Playing a critical part for six straight years in the community, the Arizona Kosher Food Pantry in Scottsdale has been providing kosher meals, groceries, necessary supplies, and vital services to numerous families across the Valley.
Their nonprofit organization is now in need of help as they face difficulties staying operational.
They’ve revealed that the food pantry, located at Seventh Street and Glendale Avenue, is currently facing the lowest donation rate ever. Despite this, the pantry doesn’t plan to refuse anyone, considering that over 1,000 community members depend on the goods and services they provide.
Having opened its doors to the public in early 2018 and recognized as the sole Kosher pantry in the Southwest, the organization is committed to “reducing hunger and poverty in Greater Phoenix.” They aspire to serve not only Jewish families and communities, but anyone in need who seeks their help.
“We extend our help to anyone in need,” the pantry proclaimed in an official statement. “We never refuse anyone, irrespective of their religion or affiliation.”
Mainly managed by volunteers, the food pantry not only supplies food to those in need but also embarked on various care-based programs and services in the Valley. These projects encompass delivering food to unhealthy and impoverished individuals, and offering medical care and rehabilitation assistance.
However, if the current situation doesn’t improve, the central hub of Arizona for Kosher goods and health-equity services may risk shutting down for good.
According to JewishPhoenix, a digital platform for Phoenix’s Jewish community, the management currently requires donations in the form of “food, funds, or time” to keep their operations running and their pantries filled.
“We are in dire need of your assistance to keep serving Arizona,” the website mentioned on behalf of the pantry.
Anyone interested in contributing or offering volunteer services can get more details from the food pantry’s website.
For six years running, the Arizona Kosher Food Pantry in Scottsdale has played a vital role in the community, offering kosher meals, groceries, supplies, and essential services to hundreds of families across the Valley.
Now, the nonprofit is seeking help themselves as they struggle to remain afloat.
Management reports that the food pantry, situated at Seventh Street and Glendale Avenue, is currently experiencing an all-time low in donations. However, they are committed to not turning anyone away, given that reportedly over 1,000 individuals in the community rely on their goods and services.
Opening to the public in early 2018 and renowned as the only Kosher pantry in the Southwest, the organization has made it a mission to “reduce hunger and poverty in Greater Phoenix.” The kitchen aims to not only serve Jewish families and communities, but to any and all who come through its doors seeking assistance.
“We are open to anyone who needs help,” the pantry said in an official statement. “We do not turn away anybody, regardless of religion or affiliation.”
Primarily run by volunteers, the food pantry not only addresses food insecurity but has also initiated various care-based programs and services in the Valley. These initiatives include offering medical care, rehabilitation support, and delivering food to sick and impoverished individuals.
If things don’t change, however, Arizona’s nexus for Kosher goods and health-equity services could be at risk of closing its doors for good.
For now, management needs people to donate their “food, funds, or time” to keep their shelves stocked and the business operating, according to JewishPhoenix, a digital platform for Phoenix’s Jewish community.
“We need your help to keep serving Arizona,” the website stated on behalf of the pantry.
Those interested in donating or volunteering can visit the food pantry’s website for more information.