AZCEND Celebrates the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Campaign

AZCEND is thrilled to once again participate in the national Subaru Share the Love® Event, partnering with Subaru of America and Meals on Wheels America to bring comfort, connection and nourishment to seniors in our community. Each year, this generous campaign lifts up our Home Delivered Meals program and Senior Centers—programs that are a lifeline for older adults facing hunger, isolation and limited mobility.

“Our volunteers have the biggest hearts and make a real difference in our community,” shared AZCEND CEO Trinity Donovan. “Every meal delivered, every friendly visit, every warm greeting at our Senior Centers reflects the heart of AZCEND—integrity, compassion, dignity, inclusivity and hope.”

Last year alone, more than 1,500 volunteers devoted over 23,000 hours to bring help & hope to neighbors experiencing hunger, poverty and homelessness. “It’s a privilege to see the lives that are changed when people receive nourishment, safety and a sense of belonging,” Donovan added.

A National Partnership Making a Local Impact

From November 20, 2025 through January 2, 2026, Subaru and its participating retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to charity—including Meals on Wheels America—for every new vehicle purchased or leased during the Share the Love Event.

Since 2008, this campaign has helped deliver more than 4.6 million meals and countless friendly visits to seniors nationwide. Each donation supports homebound older adults right here in the East Valley—neighbors who rely on AZCEND’s Home Delivered Meals and Senior Center programs to stay nourished, connected and independent.

Funds received from the 2025 Share the Love Event will strengthen:

  • Home Delivered Meals
    Nutritious meals and meaningful daily check-ins for homebound seniors.

  • Senior Centers in Chandler and Gilbert
    Hot lunches, social activities, and friendships that combat loneliness and isolation.

Join Us at Our 2025 Share the Love Volunteer Events

We invite volunteers, donors, families and friends to join us as we distribute food boxes and support AZCEND seniors during the holiday season.

Chandler Food Bank

345 S California St, Chandler, AZ 85225

  • Monday, December 22, 2025 | Noon – 3 pm

  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 3 – 6 pm

About AZCEND

AZCEND’s mission is to “nourish minds and bodies so that neighbors in need experience a brighter future.” Every month, AZCEND provides more than 83,000 meals and a lifeline of essential services including:

  • Emergency shelter, nourishing meals and care giving people experiencing homelessness the stability they need to get back on their feet

  • Rental and utility assistance keeping families together in their homes

  • Early childhood literacy preparing little ones to succeed in kindergarten and beyond

  • Friendship and activities that help seniors combat loneliness and isolation while promoting independence

  • Food boxes, lunch programs and home-delivered meals

“Beyond food, we help people discover what is possible so they can experience a brighter future than they may have imagined,” Donovan said. “A simple meal or friendly visit can open the door to new possibilities.”

Since 1966, AZCEND has been providing help & hope to neighbors throughout the Chandler, Gilbert and East Valley communities changing lives through nourishment, safety, learning and connection.

To learn more or get involved, browse our website AZCEND.org.