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newsNourishingA Newsletter from the Marana Community Food Bank • FALL 2014

YOU CAN HELP HUNGRY FAMILIES IN MARANA, GIVE A GIFT.

thankful. “It’s much easier now that it’s here, it’s much closer. They’re here to help people.”

Pastor Joshua Mangels and his wife, Teresa, are proud of the congregation at the The Praise Center. “Our members really have a heart for the community and a love for the people in this area,” says Teresa.

Pastor Mangels and his wife are no exception. After volunteering at the Marana Food Bank with Board Member and volunteer, John Procaccino, Pastor Mangels decided to bring the emergency food service closer to home.

“I saw a lot of people at the Marana Food Bank whose faces I’ve seen around Picture Rocks. I knew there were likely a lot of folks who were still needing assistance, but unable to find transportation.”

Pastor Mangels and Mr. Procaccino collaborated to get the program up and running, although Mangels says, “Without John, it wouldn’t have happened.” Teresa adds, “He really spearheaded it.” On the

M arianne Stoffel, a veteran who supports seven people in her home, is one of about

80 people per month who no longer has to make the long drive to Marana, but instead can pick up her emergency food near her home in Picture Rocks.

“It’s been a hard road,” says Marianne. “I became disabled in 1998 and it’s been on and off. For a while there I didn’t have any money coming in. I had to fight for disability.”

Of the new partnership between the Marana Food Bank and the Praise Center, Marianne is

“It’s been a hard road, for a while there I didn’t have any money coming in.”

Pastor Joshua Mangels and his wife, Teresa, are proud of the partnership with the Marana Community Food Bank.

“We’re here to help people.” Serving food and goodwill to the Picture Rocks community

WORkING TOGETHER: THE MARANA COMMUNITY FOOd BANk ANd THE PRAISE CENTER

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Dear Friends,

I can be moved to tears by the simplest things sometimes: the hard work of a

volunteer whose reward is knowing that they are helping someone whose need is greater than their own; the generosity of a donor—those who give a little and those who give a lot; the suffering of a mother who is worried about how the kids will have enough to eat or the senior who agonizes over the decision to ask the food bank for help. I guess that I am utterly moved by people—their courage and their kindness.

The Marana Community Food Bank will be broadening its potential this year by partnering with other agencies. On October 2 we hosted the Hope Summit and brought together 25 other non-profits who are serving the people of the Marana area. From this gathering we are building collaborations and friendships because I believe we will be stronger this way.

Our family was made stronger this year by the addition of five new members of our advisory board. You will see their names on this page. They are guiding us into the future of the Marana Community Food Bank through a visioning process that takes a hard look at not only how are we doing now but what do we need to be doing to prepare for the future needs of the community we serve.

A Feeding America audit process this Fall is encouraging us to examine policies and procedures designed to ensure that the food we distribute is handled properly and will be safe for the most vulnerable among us. Our ship has never been so tight.

I invite every reader to visit our little food bank to witness the courage and the kindness. But if you are anything like me, better bring a hanky.

Sincerely,

Linda Hampton Executive Director Marana Community Food Bank

Linda Hampton

Hope for the Holidays An Inspiring Message from the Executive director

Advisory BoardChair Carol McGorray Town Council Member Town of Marana

Vice Chair Armand La Potin Community Volunteer

Secretary Judy Schwartz Community Volunteer

Board Members Susan Barrable Publishing Consultant

Maeve Johnson Edward Jones

Carson Mehl Cottonwood Properties

Christina Noriega Family Resource and Wellness Coordinator, Marana Unified School District

John Procaccino Home Builder & Food Bank volunteer

Marsha Regrutto Community Volunteer

Vicki Sibley Fry’s Food Store

Marana Community Food Bank 11734 W. Grier Rd. Marana, AZ 85653

(520) 682-3001 [email protected]

Comments? Contact us; we’d love to hear from you!The Marana Community Food Bank is a branch of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The other branches are in Amado, Green Valley-Sahuarita and Nogales. To learn more, visit www.communityfoodbank.org.


Whom does your Food Bank serve?

3,560 clientswere single m o t h e r s31% were children

16% were seniors

19,820 households

559 new clients

63,545 c l i e n t s303 homeless

These statistics cover the period from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

How much food does your Food Bank distribute?2,181,206 pounds of food

Retail Donors 776,612 Pounds of Food

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona 1,405,606 Pounds of Food

Individuals & Organizations 112,645 Pounds of Food

8.5% increase over previous year171,516 more pounds of food were

distributed over the last fiscal year.

Individuals & Organizations

1%

Community Food Bank of Southern

Arizona 64%

Retail Donors 35%

Discover how your support is being used and the scope of the work you help us to accomplish. Whether you volunteer your time, give food or monetary donations, or help us raise awareness about hunger, there are many lives touched by your support. Please know how much we appreciate what you give. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 682-3001. Thank you for caring about your neighbors in the Marana area.

See how your gifts change lives in your community.

Marana Community Food Bank Facts:


� Canned chicken & tuna in water

� Low-sodium canned vegetables

� Brown rice

�Whole grain pasta*

� Canned fruits in natural juices

�Whole grain cereals*

� dry or canned beans and lentils

� Natural peanut butter** Whole grain & “no sugar added” labels are a plus!

MOST NEEdEd healthy foods

OUR FOOd dRIVE LIST GOT A HEALTHY MAkEOVER!

September was Hunger Action Month, when we asked everyone in Southern Arizona to take action to fight hunger in their community.

The highlight of Hunger Action Month was the annual Hunger Walk, on September 20th. People came out by the thousands across Tucson, Marana, and Green Valley to participate in this important event. Because of your generous help and support, we’ll be able to feed more children and families than ever before!

You made a big difference during Hunger Action Month, and we thank you.

Hunger Walk 2014 was the highlight of Hunger Action Month!

RECAP: HUNGER ACTION MONTH

The Marana Hunger Walk 2014: Walking, jogging, running, and sprinting to fight hunger!

PHOTOS FROM HUNGER WALk 2014: hungerwalkarizona.org


Your support means the world to a hungry family!

We wish we had space to recognize all of our donors. The donors listed made a large impact with their gifts from

July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

Gifts of $5,000 & MoreRenee Abbett

Alan & Barbara BarczukFeeding AmericaFLSmidth Krebs

TIC Southwest DistrictTRICO Electric Cooperative

Andrew & Susan VossMike Witt

Gifts of $1,000–$4,999AAA Landscaping

AASF #2Arizona Classic Golf Association

Bank Of The WestAlan Bednarski

Casa Detail ServicesCeramics and Clay Club of

Heritage HighlandsSue & Larry Davis

Falcon TrustMike Faust

Norbert FrattGecko Pest Management

Robert HickmanMaeve & Lyle Johnson

Robert JohnsonKathleen & F. Dennis MalloryManagement & Training Corp.

Marana Host Lions ClubMarana Police Officers Assn.

Timothy P. & Evelyn C. McGarryCarson Mehl

Theresa & Michael MurphyNRG Energy

SCRCR - Senior Citizen Retirees of Continental Ranch

Albert E. & Doris K. SeamesRichard & Shirley Suedkamp

Rick SweetThermo-Specialties

TRICO Electric Charitable TrustVanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Joan Wagener

Gifts of $500–$999Joseph AckerJoan Alvarez

Peter & Suzanne ArchuletaJon Aubrey

AZ State Dept. of CorrectionsBryan Bell

Lori CannavinoSue Cannon

Paul & Mary CarterPatti & Scott Comerford

William & Saundra CutlipDarral & Rebecca Dean

Ronald DieckmanJanis Diers

Paul DietrichCarla Donaldson

Leslie DrevesPhilip & R.R. EgnerJack & Alta Evans

Tom FrameBeth Garrett

Winifred GressmannMark Groseclose & Tami Koenig

Glenda GrowSusan Haas

Richard & Tammie HillKevin Horstman & Corolla Hoag

Mrs. Betty J. HowellIcard Systems

Denise & Keith JohnsonTom Jones

Lynn & John KeelerLady Miners Golf League Dove Mt.

Armand & Carolyn LaPotinLynne & James LichtensteinLong Realty Dove Mountain

David & Bonnie MehlKathleen Moore

Georgianna & Terrence MurphyVincent & Laura Nitido

Mary O’LearyJoseph & Suzanne Oliva

Sondra J. PratherMeredith Puls

Claren QuackenbushMr. & Mrs. Lawrence J. Radick

Russellyn RamstadSandra Rausch

Raytheon Charitable GivingStanley & Emilia Riggenbach

John & Shirley RileySanctuary Church

David SchwendingerZachary Shnek & Susan BarrablePhyllis SicklesCheri Starkey

Sunflower Arts & Crafts ClubVernon & Terri Sutphin

John & Vicki SwiftLaurie Tahija

Barbara & Edmund ThelenEduardo & Barbara TominesTucson Federal Credit Union

United Way of Tucson & Southern AZ

Ted & Patti VignoneMelissa & David Wieters

Gifts of $200–$499Hazel & Robert Acosta

Linda J. & James E. AlamJohn Alanis

John & Barbara AllenLynn Allen

Carol J. AltmannMarion W. & Lauretta M. Anders

Meredith AndersonAstronomical Consultants &

EquipmentNicholas Babyak

Baker Brothers Plumbing, Heating & CoolingMarilyn Barnhart

Robert & Dolores BarskisJudith Bauman

Harry & Carol BeattyJames Belshaw

Michael & Laurie BendonRoger Bishop

Kenneth & Mary BoernerBogutz & Gordon, PCGary & Nancy BosketTina & Mark Bradley

Karen BrauerJeffery & Lynn Bronaugh

Robert BrownWalter Bryant

Dennis & Candice BuhlRichard Burkhart

Jerry & Evie BurtonButterfield ElementaryC & C Special Pet Care

Kenneth & Velvet CampbellKerry Cannon

Jimmy & Priscilla CantuCraig Carlson

Ralph & Mary CarterFrank & Renee Cassidy

Mark ChannellRaymond Chretin

Kristine CohenDaniel & Arlene ColeBruce & Joan ColesPat & Gordon ColiAl & Marilyn Cook

Christine & David CourtlandJames Craig

John Crook & B. Jo BrewerCummings Plumbing

Ms. Cynthia E. DanielsKaren DavisonTerry Dennis

John M. & J. Elizabeth DetloffRobert & Barbara Devine

Russell DiersCharles & Kathryn Donaldson

RECAP: HUNGER ACTION MONTH


Robert H. DouglasPauline Dravet

Shirley & Harlan DubanskyDust Devil Tee’s

Gilbert & Mary FeldmanJohn Fennema

Thomas FergusonAnna Fields

S. & R. FlorekFreedom RV

Thomas FreemanJoyce & Victor Garcia

Donald & Nancy GivensPatricia Glander

Jim & Lora GlowackiMichael & Candi Goelz

Gerald GoldbergScott Gray

Deborah GreeneLinda & James Grider

Hillary GuildJim & Rosemary Haleem

Robert & Janet HallJeff & Linda Hampton

Bonnie HansenWilliam & Sally Hard

Michael HarrisAmy Hauschildt

Paula & Ray HeckerPatricia & R. D. Henry

Heritage Highlands Men’s Golf Assn.Sharon Hertle

Thomas HestwoodDouglas & Margaret HigginsHighlands at Dove Mountain

9-Hole Women GolfGerry & Karen Hill

Michael & Anita HobbsMichael Hobbs

Larry & Katy HubkaJeffrey & Carol Hulting

William HunchisMary Ireland

Mr. & Mrs. D. JacobsCharles Jenkins

Cherie & Neil JohnsonCurtis & Janice Jones

Donald & Kathryn JorgensenJames & Beth Judd

Carol A. JusticeKenneth & Peggy KempDonald & Lillis Kesterke

Karen KinaredAnna Kline & Janet KlineRonald & Anne Koontz

Linda KrausTim & Bonnie Kuch

Paul LaneSherry Lauer

Ken & Carol LedbetterJanet Lesh

Michelle & George LeslieJean Lewis

Light The Way Lutheran ChurchBonnie & Dale Lindstrom

Margaret LindstromPatricia Long

Renee Ludeke & James SmithWilliam Lunquist

Carol & Jack MaceyMama’s Amore

Thomas & Lynne MangoldKayla ManleyJohn Maple

Marana AerospaceMarana Rotary Club

Rana McGoldrick & Kelly DotyCarol A. McGorray

Margaret McKay-GreenMary Jane McKitis

Dr. Wade & Mrs. Debra McLeanSandra McMorris Johnson

Dwight & Susan MearsJonathan Merone

Ann & Darrel MerwinAnthony & Lynn Midili

James MikolitisMarjorie & Rodolfo Miranda

Susan MontanezMichael Moore

Kathleen MorganMortenson Construction

David & Virginia MorthlandAngela Neibel

E. John NemecJoan & John Noble

Lynn & Clifford NystromRobert & Cynthia O’Brien

Tami OelligDarlene & Peter Ogan

L. Orban & F. ChaoFrances Orlando & James BriscoTerry & James O’Shaughnessy

Lyall PachecoPatrick & Christine Pacheco

Louis PaulinMelissa Peironnet

Kelly PenrodJuena PhilpottWayne R. Pierri

Diane PraterProgressive Plumbing Systems of AZ

Robert & Bernadette QuirozEileen A. Rakita

Bruno RauchJody Reed

Gary & Phyllis RiemanGus Rigoli

Scott RoederDavid Rogers

Ariella RomeroDove Mountain Rotary

Patricia RoukensSandra Rowley

Robert & Linda RoyDianne M. Ruehle

Mary & Ted RydbergJudith & William Sacheck

Sassy SombrerosSavaya Incorporated

Debbie SchmichDouglas Schneider & Candace

GreenburgSandra Schulte

Judith P. SchwartzFrederick SesowBrandon ShafeRebecca Shafe

Pamela ShanahanBryce Sides

Richard Simons

Bonnie SimpkinsJames A. SmithSteven Smith

Gary & Jo Anne SorlienR.L. Spears

Charlotte SpoonLarry Stewart

Stratford ManagementGary & Virginia StrnisteKathleen & Paul Sturm

Sundt FoundationRobert & Cherie Swanson

John SzafranskiJohn A. Szivek

Elaine Tardiff, TTEEJohn Tarrant

Charles & Elaine TerryDr. & Mrs. Robert W. Thomassen

Tier One Executive SearchAntonio Torres

Paula Tout-Scott & B. L. BartellBruce TriebelSandra Turi

Mary & Barry UnderwoodUnited Methodist WomenBarb & Gerry VanDerlaskeLayne & Celestino Vargas

Anne VeerSteve & Betty Wacker

Roger & Susan WallaceWaste Management

Linda O. WattsWeakenders Outdoor Club

Eugene A. & Mary E. WeaverMelinda & Pascal Weihe

Barbara WestromDonald & Patricia Whittaker

Harry WilkGlende WolfgangPaul WoodburnMartha Wyckoff

V. ZaleschukJoseph & Melissa Zolnierowski


It won’t cost you a thing, but the impact of your kindness is priceless.The number and the needs of people struggling with hunger in Southern Arizona have never been greater!If you donate to the Marana Community Food Bank by December 31, you can claim a tax credit for 2014 that reduces dollar for dollar the amount you pay in state income tax. Couples who file jointly can reduce their state taxes by up to $400; individuals or head of household filers can claim a tax credit of up to $200. Take advantage of this dollar for dollar credit this year!Give a gift online or by mail today!

TAx CREdIT: IT'S BETTER TO GIVE & RECEIVE

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, Procaccino can be found driving a truck to The Praise Center to hand out TEFAP food boxes. On any given distribution day between 20 and 40 people take advantage of the service.

In order to keep the service running smoothly, Procaccino and Mangels rely on the help of volunteers from the church. “It’s just amazing,” says Teresa “how the people

in our church have jumped in and shown their support.” “When I found out the church was looking for volunteers, I just knew it was something I wanted to do,”

says Lilo Bruno, one of eight volunteers who has been through the training program.“I’ve always been involved in the church wherever we’ve lived,” she says. “I can relate, too. I grew up not

having. I grew up doing without.” And for Lilo’s husband, Perry, a deacon at The Praise Center, giving back is part of life. “We’re so blessed.

Our bills are paid. We have food on the table. We have a nice home. We just pass the blessing along.”

COVER STORY: PICTURE ROCkSContinued from page 1

“I grew up not having. I grew up doing without.” Twice a month, food from the Marana Community

Food Bank is distributed in Picture Rocks.


You’re invited to Good Vibrations annual benefit for the Marana Community Food Bank

This fundraising extravaganza has become the highlight of Marana’s social calender where local people and businesses come together in a spirit of community and enjoy fun, food and laughter.

MCFB Good Vibrations event is all about raising funds and awareness for a serious problem—hunger! Our group of committed volunteers pulls together key local businesses and supporters

like you to make a real difference to the ever increasing number of clients who need us.

This is your chance to make a real difference by joining in the fun at this brilliantly organized event that will take place at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain.

Wine and soft drinks will be available while you peruse the remarkable silent auction items, where a bargain is just waiting to be yours. The coveted raffle has prizes of astonishing quality and the dancing—well, that’s up to you to resist the beats of The Sixties Garage Band. A video presentation showing what can be achieved follows dinner.

This fabulous fun-filled evening makes for

a meaningful and enjoyable gift for anniversaries, birthdays, or holidays. Priced competitively at only $75 a ticket ($45 tax deductible), you’ll be spoiling yourself and helping people who really need you. Corporate sponsorships are also available.

IF YOU GO The Marana Community

Food Bank’s Good Vibrations 1960s Dance

When: Saturday, February 21 5:30 – 10:00 P.M.

Where: Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

15000 N. Secret Springs Dr.

Cost: $75 per person ($45 tax deductible)

For more information or to purchase a ticket

call (520) 682-3001 ext. 202

Over 350 people attended in 2014, your donations at this event provided 160,000 meals for local families!


UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EdWARd JONES FOOd dRIVE & PANCAkE BREAkFAST 3005 W. Ina Road #101

Sunday, January 18, 2015 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. WINTERFEST Winterfest is a community festival of food, music, crafts and entertainment with the double-marathon runner, Dan Heston. Sportsman’s Warehouse at 3945 W. Costco Drive.

Save the dates!

For more information call (520) 682-3001 ext 202

GIVE A GIFT THAT LASTS

Leave a Legacy. Invest in the Future.

Planning your estate may be the single largest act of kindness that you will ever undertake. Call Sio Castillo at (520) 882-3308 to learn about your planned gift options.

Saturday, February 14, 2015 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. EMPTY BOWLS LUNCH Artisan-crafted bowls and exceptional soups from local chefs. Bring your valentine sweetheart. Tickets are $15. Sunflower Community Center, 9401 N. Sunflower Park Drive (near Silverbell & Twin Peaks)

Saturday, February 21, 2015 5:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. GOOd VIBRATIONS 1960s Dance, Tickets $75/person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

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Our Mission Through education, advocacy and the acquisition, storage and distribution of food, we will anticipate and meet the food needs of the hungry in our community.

CONTACT US11734 W. Grier Rd.Marana, AZ 85653Phone: (520) 682-3001E-mail: [email protected]: www.maranafoodbank.org

HOURSService Hours Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 A.M.–3:00 P.M. Wednesday 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.

Closed Mondays and the first business day of every month.

The Marana Community Food Bank receives most of its funding from people like you. Supportive public funding from: Arizona DES/Social Services Block Grant & Arizona Department of Health Services, Town of Marana, Pima County, and USDA. Marana Community Food Bank programs provide services to eligible applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, handicap, age, national origin, political beliefs, sexual orientation or gender.

SAVE THE dATE! Saturday, February 21, 2015

Details on page eight.

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