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Sahuarita Food Bank and Valley Assistance Services report expanded services, training and rising demand
Summary
At the council meeting, Sahuarita Food Bank and Valley Assistance Services described growth in programming and demand—food distribution, workforce training, transportation and homebound services—and thanked the town for funding and partnerships. Both organizations reported program metrics and plans for expansion.
Representatives from the Sahuarita Food Bank and Valley Assistance Services (VAS) presented program updates to the Town Council, summarizing services, demand, funding, and plans for expansion.
Sahuarita Food Bank leaders described the organization's history (founded locally, incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2018) and recent growth: a 14,300-square-foot campus opened in 2023 and new programs including the Saguaro Skills Center (a state-licensed vocational program) and a family resource center. The food bank reported…
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