Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy
Brookfield Residential has committed $100,000 over four years to United Food Bank to support food assistance programs across Arizona.
The company will provide $25,000 annually through 2029, with the funding helping United Food Bank serve more than 130,000 Arizonans each month through a network of more than 130 food pantries, schools, meal sites, shelters and community organizations across a 19,000-square-mile service area, according to a press release.
Brookfield Residential is developing master-planned communities in Mesa and Apache Junction, and the partnership extends the company’s involvement in those communities to supporting hunger relief efforts.
“This investment reflects Brookfield’s commitment to supporting the communities where we operate. In Mesa and Apache Junction, where we are actively developing master-planned communities, our growing presence brings an equally important responsibility to invest in organizations that strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life. We are proud to partner with United Food Bank to help make a meaningful difference for families across Arizona,” Dea McDonald, Brookfield Residential Arizona president, said.
United Food Bank provides food assistance to working families, children, seniors and others experiencing food insecurity. Multi-year financial commitments also provide the organization with funding it can use to plan its programs and respond to community needs.
“We are incredibly grateful to Brookfield Residential for making a multi-year commitment to help ensure Arizona families have access to the food they need,” Jason Reed, United Food Bank president and CEO, said. “Partnerships like this give us the ability to plan, strengthen our programs and continue responding to the growing need in the communities we serve. Brookfield Residential’s investment will make a meaningful difference for families today while helping us build a stronger, more food-secure Arizona for the future.”
United Food Bank continues to see demand for food assistance as families contend with costs for groceries, housing, utilities and other household necessities.
“Food insecurity can affect anyone, including people who are working, raising children, or facing unexpected expenses,” Mr. Reed, United Food Bank president and CEO, said. “While the need for food assistance can receive increased attention during the holidays, hunger is a year-round challenge. Consistent support from partners like Brookfield Residential helps ensure we can continue meeting that need throughout the year.”
