Our impact

We change lives

Thanks to generous supporters and caring volunteers, more than 20,000 people found a lifeline of food, safety and shelter along with the support they needed to rebuild their lives. This is a snapshot of the difference you made last year:

• 18,664 food boxes were distributed with 1.3 million pounds of food providing 1,131,827 meals so that no one in our community goes hungry.
• 1,644 evictions and utility disconnects were prevented keeping families together in their homes.
• 7,101 nights of safe shelter, nourishing meals and care were provided to 193 people experiencing homelessness giving them the stability they needed to get back on their feet.
• 19,062 hours of early childhood literacy classes were taught to children and their parents preparing little ones to succeed in kindergarten and in life.
• 29,336 meals were delivered to homebound seniors along with a wellness check ensuring safety and peace of mind.
• 22,993 meals were served in our Senior Centers along with activities and friendship helping Seniors combat loneliness and isolation.
• 2,100 volunteers devoted 31,000 hours of time and effort to bring help and hope to neighbors in need.

Be inspired

Lives are changed every day at AZCEND. Be inspired by the courageous people who shared their stories.

Did you know?

More than one million meals were provided at AZCEND last year so that no one in our community goes hungry.