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Dec 1, 20202 min read

You helped to feed Sterling and her kids

We have all been through a lot this year and somehow...we keep moving forward! To be honest, there are days when it’s hard to balance...

Feb 28, 20202 min read

Serving South Phoenix

Cynthia Lazaro, Founder of House of HELPS in South Phoenix opens her heart to everyone and anyone in need. Following the murder of her...

Aug 26, 20192 min read

Restoring Dignity Through Showers, Community, and a Good Meal

Every Monday and Friday morning, Reverend Rosemary Anderson and a handful of dedicated congregation members open their doors to people in...

Aug 16, 20193 min read

Waste Not and United Food Bank Announce a Formal Partnership to Increase Impact in the Valley

Jun 19, 20193 min read

Valley kids go hungry every summer. Be a summer hunger hero.

We’re a few weeks into summer break for our Valley kids and new routines, summer camps, pool parties, and plentiful snacks are the norm...

May 8, 20192 min read

An Inside Look at Food Rescue

Food waste and recovery occurs every single day and most people are unaware of what goes on behind the scenes —read on for a sneak peak!...

Mar 12, 20192 min read

Abel’s House- Feeding People in Recovery

I recently read this article and was so moved by the notion of giving our very best to those in need. The woman telling the story recalls...

Jan 22, 20192 min read

Meet Millie

The Way is a food pantry that provides emergency food boxes to Valley families struggling to make ends meet with food provided by Waste...

Jan 3, 20191 min read

Donations help Waste NOT feed the needy – The Arizona Republic

We’re in the news & want to thank APS for their ongoing support of our mission to #FeedtheHungry! Source: Donations help Waste NOT feed...

Dec 20, 20182 min read

Meet April: A working mother of 10 (7 siblings adopted!) and Waste Not food recipient

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when facing an ongoing challenge? We all have, and it’s especially apparent during this time of year. Meet...

Nov 8, 20182 min read

Showing up.

Showing up. That simple act can mean so much to a person who is hurting. A person like Robert, who today dedicates his life to helping...

Sep 26, 20182 min read

September is Hunger Action Month

TAKING A STAND When 1 in 4 children struggle with food insecurity right here in The Valley and over 90% of food waste ends up in...

Aug 29, 20181 min read

Don’t panic about the proposed tax law

Donations to Waste Not remain eligible for the Arizona State Tax Credit Late last week the U.S. Treasury and the IRS released proposed...

Aug 22, 20182 min read

A New Strategy

COLLABORATION…A STRATEGY TO COMBAT HUNGER Collaboration is a purposeful relationship in which all parties strategically choose to...

Jun 15, 20182 min read

A New Era of Fighting Hunger & Reducing Food Waste

It is with great excitement and commitment that I welcome the incredible opportunity to serve as Waste Not’s new Executive Director. As I...

Jun 1, 20181 min read

How Hunger Affects Children

More than 13 million children in our country live in “food insecure” homes. These children do not have enough food to eat on a regular...

Jan 31, 20182 min read

A Message from our President & CEO

Dear valued friends, supporters, and partners of Waste Not, As I look back on the last 16 years, my tenure with Waste Not has been...

Dec 1, 20171 min read

Volunteers Needed – Waste Management Phoenix Open!

Waste Not is a participating charity in the Waste Management Phoenix Open and is recruiting volunteers for this year’s event. For every...

Nov 29, 20171 min read

Let us DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS this holiday season!

Greetings Waste Not Family & Friends, We are celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2017 as the Valley’s only perishable food rescue...

Oct 20, 20171 min read

Philanthropy Fall 2017

We’ve been featured in the latest edition of PHILANTHROPY by AZ Charity Register. This semi-annual publication recognizes the greatest...

Aug 18, 20171 min read

We received the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar!

Great news! Waste Not just earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information....

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