Mission Corner

The Valley View Community Food Bank, located at 10615 W. Peoria Ave., was founded in March of 2007 in Youngtown, AZ. Having outgrown their facilities, they moved to their Sun City location in April 2012. They serve approximately 300 people a day, which is a large number for area food banks; 43% of those are senior citizens.

To receive food, only a picture ID and number of people in the household are needed. And all in need are welcome.

The hours of operation are 9:00 am-1:00 pm daily for food boxes, but they are available 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Jesse Ramirez, the founder and manager, is very low-key but dedicated to fighting the high rate of food insecurity and helping those in need. He always finds a way to say yes to those who are hungry. The Valley View location also houses a thrift store where you can buy used household items, knick-knacks, etc. Have something you do not want? Take it to them or call and they will pick it up. All proceeds go back into buying produce and items to distribute to the needy.

AND, OH, YES—it would be nice to see our “First Sunday of the Month” food baskets become fuller. We have been slacking. Thank you to those who give faithfully each month.

Their phone number is 623.933.3358.

~Gene Downing