To serve those in need…

with compassion and respect while providing the resources for wholesome nutritious food.

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A MESSAGE FROM JESSE RAMIREZ
We will be OPEN at our Sun City location from 9AM to 1PM, Monday through Friday, until further notice. Every health and safety protocol possible will be observed to keep our clients and volunteers safe. But the needs of our community — and surrounding communities — will be met to the best of our ability to serve.
There is suffering and hunger stalking our neighbors. We are committed to doing everything possible to help.

Weekend volunteers are needed. Call 623-933-3358. Walk-ins welcome.

Valley View Community Food Bank Facing Unprecedented Demand for Help

Valley View Community Food Bank (VVCFB), headquartered at 10771 West Peoria Avenue in Sun City, is mobilizing to answer as many requests for help as possible. Jesse Ramirez, founder and president of the non-profit organization, says that in one day he received more than 160 calls on his emergency phone from people desperate for assistance. The food bank is seeing hundreds of clients per day, many of them who have never asked for help before. Food counselors and other agencies are also turning to VVCFB for help.
With the elimination of many feeding programs, many people are scrambling to provide basic survival necessities for children, grandchildren, and themselves.

Jesse Ramirez states, “We are in need of more donations, especially food, personal hygiene items, and cleaning and sanitation supplies.”

He explains that the cost of staple food items such as rice and beans have doubled and tripled. So monetary donations to facilitate the purchase of needed resources are extremely helpful. Particularly sought after are such essentials as items to make soup, canned tomatoes, and fresh produce. Grocers are not supplying produce because of the increased volume of buying being experienced now in retail establishments.

He adds, “In my decades in food banking, I have never seen anything more disturbing. People are crying and are so afraid of the future. We have to find ways to help each other. We are all in this together, and together is the only way to address this historic crisis.”

To donate, you can go to www.feedingaz.org. To volunteer to help pack boxes or deliver food in the Sun Cities, call Martha Ovalle, Volunteer Coordinator, at 602-486-4285. For more information, contact Jesse Ramirez at [email protected].

Valley View Community Food Bank Facebook page

  • VVCFB NEWS
  • 17 hours ago by

    The recent Surprise Pops Band "food raiser" was well-supported. Pictured in costume are the "Red Hot Clowns."
  • 17 hours ago by

    We thank Jo Grant of Women 4 Women in Surprise for the 100 individual bags of feminine hygiene products. Thanks, also, to the Surprise Rotary Club for their service project packaging efforts.
  • 21 hours ago by

    UPDATE - We are currently out of Easter Baskets. We will post an update as soon as we receive more to distribute. Thank you!
  • 22 hours ago by

    EASTER BASKET UPDATE - We currently only have baskets available for ages 8 and under. We are hoping to have more baskets delivered by the end of the week. We will post updates here. If you are a new client, please be sure to bring your photo ID for any adults in your household and birth certificates for children under 18 to setup your account. You will need to come inside and check in before you proceed to the car line to receive your food box and Easter baskets. Thank You!

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Our client intake has seen an increase of almost 65% new families and individuals looking for resources and assistance. We’re working hard to provide emergency food boxes that will help feed low income families and individuals.

Our Biggest Year Ever

In 2016, we provided more than 5 million pounds of food directly to clients or partner agencies, all in the West Valley. We rely greatly on the support of the community and ask that you please consider making an online donation to help us with our mission to end hunger.

Donating Online is Easy

Our online system is secure and many consider it to be the easiest way to give to Valley View Community Food Bank on a regular basis. Or, if you prefer, your gift as a check can be mailed to 10771 W Peoria Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351​. As always, we are grateful for your continued support. Please donate Online.

Arizona’s 8th Congressional Recognition

Outreach Director Lynndy Smith from the office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko presented Jesse Ramirez, founder of the Valley View Community Food Bank, with the first ever Arizona’s 8th Congressional Recognition. Arizona’s 8th Congressional Recognition was inspired by constituents of our district like Jesse who are making a huge difference in our community. The Valley View Community Food Bank located in El Mirage helps 300,000 people per year. Thank you, Jesse, for your decades of service to the community.

Volunteer today!

Volunteering is a great way to get your team inspired and give back to your community! With large food drives coming up, we appreciate your help! So if you would like to volunteer, we can schedule groups of up to 20 volunteers.
Another way your group can help is to hold you own event, food drive, or fundraiser.
Individuals are also welcome to help in the pantry or in one of our thrift shops on a regular basis. Extra volunteers are needed for our special outreach events, such as “back to school,” Thanksgiving food boxes and Christmas toys, and clothing give-aways.

West Valley Clients Served

Easter - Individuals Served

Christmas - Individuals Received Ham and Food Box

Clients under 55

Thanksgiving - Food Boxes Distributed

Clients Over 55

Thanksgiving - individuals received turkey & trimmings

Valley View Thrift Store

How does a thrift store help the food bank? The local community donates gently used household items and merchandise to the food bank allowing us to sell them to the general public. The proceeds from the sales go directly to support Valley View Community Food Bank.

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A Special Thanks to Our Community Partners

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