Rising, State Forty Eight & United Food Bank Combine to Fight Hunger and Set Record for Most Emergency Food Bags Created in One Event
October 27, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix Rising FC News Release
Phoenix Rising FC, State Forty Eight Foundation and United Food Bank are teaming up to fight hunger. They are seeking 200 volunteers to assist in breaking the Arizona Cardinals' record for the most emergency food bags packed during one event in Arizona.
Hunger is an ongoing concern that families are facing daily in Arizona. Did you know...?
One in four children struggles with hunger in Arizona, while 1 in 6 people don't have enough food to eat every day.
One emergency food bag can feed a family of four for a week.
United Food Bank provides more than 75,000 meals daily
The two-hour event will feature live music by The Boom Squad AZ, and all volunteers will receive a commemorative State Forty Eight x Phoenix Rising FC T-shirt.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 17 from 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Phoenix Rising Stadium at Wild Horse Pass - 19593 S. 48th St. | Chandler, AZ 85226
NOTES:
Volunteers interested in helping to break the record can sign up
United Food Bank will fill two semi-trucks with $10,000 worth of donated food for volunteers to pack
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