U-haul does Heavy Lifting for St. Mary's

Over the years, U-haul has been an important partner in the Food Bank's fight against hunger in Arizona. Earlier this month, over 30 U-haul volunteers packed over 1,000 emergency food boxes. Annually, the firm makes financial donations, holds a turkey drive for the Holidays, and sponsors various programs. In addition, many U-haul locations serve as auxiliary drop-off locations for food donations.

Will a Plate Replace the Pyramid?
After a 20-year run, the food pyramid is about to be replaced by the USDA. Speculation is that it will be replaced by a round dinner plate, its surface divided to show how much of the various food groups should be consumed during a meal. Many in the food/diet community feel that it's about time; they feel the the pyramid was too complicated and the plate (if that's what the replacement is to be) will be much easier to understand. They also feel that 1/2 the plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables, and the plate should be a salad plate, to emphasize the need for smaller portions.

Come "Rock 'N Box" with us; Spend a Great Evening at the Food Bank

Now in its fourth year, Rock 'N Box offers the opportunity to volunteer at St. Mary's after work. There's a DJ spinning the hits, free food and sodas, and the opportunity to mingle with fellow volunteers from the corporate and non-profit world. So put together a group and join us at 5:30pm on any of the following dates: June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, and September 13 & 27. For more info, call 602 343-5638.

The Rattlers Step Up to Help St. Mary's
The Arizona Rattlers, one of Arena Football's top teams, are holding a food drive to help the Food Bank. Any fan bringing 5 cans of food to the Food Bank (2831 N. 31st Ave., PHX 85009) will receive a voucher good for two tickets to the 5/28 game vs. Cleveland. Then bring one can to the game and be entered in a raffle for a team-signed football.

Here's a win-win-win oportunity!
Get the News and Save a Tree
The Horn of Plenty (St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance newsletter) is now available online 24/7, keeping you in the loop on what's been happening, and what's up-coming, at the Food Bank. Check it out at: http://blog.firstfoodbank.org/horn-of-plenty-newsletter/.

Step up to Help Stamp Out Hunger
On Saturday, May 14, the National Association of Letter Carriers will once again be conducting a nation-wide food drive. This event began over 30 years ago in Phoenix and is now the country's largest food drive; over 1 billion pounds has been collected so far. On Saturday, leave a bag of non-perishable food items at your mailbox and your letter carrier will take care of the rest. Last year's event raised over 420,000 pounds for St. Mary's.

Libraries Step up to Help the Food Bank
The Phoenix Library's "Food 4 Fines" food drive has just completed. People paid-off overdue book fees by donating food items, which went to St. Mary's. It's amazing how many overdue books are out there: this year's drive collected over 25,000 pounds of food!