An empty bowl. A powerful reminder.

For too many of our neighbors, an empty bowl is more than a symbol. It represents the uncertainty of not knowing when or where the next meal will come from. Across Arizona, 1 in 5 children experiences food insecurity, meaning they may not have reliable access to enough food to grow and thrive. On Tuesday,…

Empty Bowls returns to fill hearts and tables

Hunger continues to affect far too many of our neighbors—right here in Maricopa County, 1 in 5 children and 1 in 7 seniors don’t have enough food to eat (Valley of the Sun United Way). On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Chandler-Gilbert Community College will host the 12th annual Empty Bowls event, bringing our community together…

AZCEND earns four-star rating from Charity Navigator

AZCEND is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates AZCEND as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized…