Tag: charity

November at the Golden Goose

Share your love of the Goose this November with family and friends! Pair your Goose visit with a scrumptious lunch at one of several notable restaurants here in Catalina, and your holiday guests will be “wowed”! Want to talk turkey? The Goose has the goods for your holiday needs, and all for pennies on the…

Veterans Need Our Help

Georgine Hurst Veterans are so deserving of our support. They gave years of their lives in service to our country and were glad to do it. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), veterans have a 34% higher chance of having kidney disease than the general population. This is due to a…

Food Drives Help Our Pinal County Neighbors

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) in Mammoth received donations from two important food drives during the last couple of months. These donations make it possible to keep the Food Bank open and enable us to continue to feed our neighbors in Southeast Pinal County. In February Epic Rides held their annual 24 Hours…

A Busy Year at the Food Bank

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) had a very busy 2022, especially toward the second half of the year. Our member families faced many economic challenges. An increase in prices for food, utilities, and gasoline reduced their buying power and access to transportation. Accordingly, the TCFB experienced a marked increase in the need for…

… And a Warm, Soft Blanket

Rosemary Douglas In November, customers of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) were eligible to receive two emergency food boxes, a full Thanksgiving dinner … and a warm, soft blanket. Several lucky families received a beautiful quilt made by the talented Sun City Quilters. We are thankful for the Sun City Quilters and appreciate their generosity…

A Busy Holiday Season at Tri-Community Food Bank

Rosemary Douglas Fall is one of the busiest times of year at the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) as we prepare to make the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors in need. We are seeing an increase in customers, with many of our families coming in for a regular food box and to sign up…

You, Too, Can Help Our Less Fortunate Veterans

If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans in need, there is no better way than to support your local American Legion Veterans Service Organization. Quote: “The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 has been a steadfast ray of hope to our local, less fortunate veterans for years.”…

Our New Warehouse Is Ready Just in Time

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) was the recent recipient of 5,900 pounds of non-perishable food items. This windfall was donated by participants in one of the largest 24-hour mountain bike events in the world. The 19th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, sponsored by Epic Rides, was held Feb. 18 through 22. Recent…