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Apache Junction commission approves $100,000 community grants package, earmarks $45,000 for student backpacks
Summary
The Health & Human Services Commission voted 5–1 on March 30 to recommend a $100,000 FY 2026–27 grant package to City Council, allocating $70,500 to the local food bank (including $45,000 for student backpacks) and smaller awards to local nonprofits and youth programs.
The Apache Junction Health & Human Services Commission on March 30 approved a recommended distribution of $100,000 in community grant funds and will present the package to City Council at a work session on April 20. The package passed after a roll-call vote in which commissioners adopted Option 2, 5–1.
Chairman Brennan opened the discussion by framing the panel’s mission: “our mission is to try and make as certain as possible that the funding is allocated for the citizens of Apache Junction,” and reminded members the total pool available was $100,000. Commissioners then reviewed requests from local nonprofits and community programs and proposed a set of allocation options to reconcile competing priorities.
Eric Steel, identified in the meeting as representing the local food bank, described how donations and in‑kind gifts factor…
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