Dear Community & Partners:

As you may have heard, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended issuance of

November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Arizona due to the

federal government shutdown. The suspension impacts more than 850,000 Arizonans who rely on SNAP

to feed their families, many of whom already face food insecurity. There is no clear timeline yet for

when SNAP benefits will resume.

At FIBCO Family Services, Inc., we are preparing for a significant surge in demand for emergency food

assistance in the coming weeks. Families, seniors, and children who depend on SNAP will be turning to

local food banks and pantries for help to make ends meet.

We urgently need the community’s support to meet this increased need. We are asking for:

o Food donations: Nonperishable items such as canned meats, vegetables, soups, peanut

butter, pasta, rice, and cereal are especially needed.

o Monetary donations: Financial gifts allow us to purchase fresh food in bulk and restock

quickly as supplies run low.

o Volunteers: Extra hands are needed to help support operations and meet the

          communities increased need for support during these times. Volunteer hours are

          Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Every act of generosity, no matter the size, helps keep our shelves stocked and our doors open for

families in crisis.

A donation can be made online by visiting www.fibco.org/donate. Any donations by check or food

donations can be mailed or dropped off in the lobby of FIBC located at 1141 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ

85034. If you wish to volunteer, please contact us directly at fibcoadmin@fibco.org.

Together, we can ensure that no one in our community goes hungry during this difficult time. Thank you

for standing with us and showing compassion to our neighbors when they need it most. 

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With gratitude, 

Akilah Stewart