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In this community initiative we are striving to help United Food Bank create awareness for food insecurity, especially in the summer months.PHOENIX — This summer, thousands of Arizona families will struggle with where their next meal is coming from. In response, 12News and United Food Bank are excited to join together for the seventh annual. This important community initiative has a goal of raising one million meals to assist families who need it most throughout the summer and beyond.
“We are thrilled to continue our efforts once again with 12News for our annual Summer of a Million Meals fundraiser,” said Jason Reed, the President and CEO of United Food Bank. “This is one of our most important fundraisers as it works to make sure every family has access to the meals they need. Food insecurity is a year-round problem in Arizona, but the need increases over the summer months with children on break from school.
Arizonans can donate to United Food Bank at 480-398-4499 on those days. In addition, there is an option to donate online atSummer of a Million Meals kicked off on Memorial Day in May and will continue until Labor Day, spanning three months. The goal is to provide 1 million summer meals to those in need.
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