Ep. 13: Live from the Heber-Overgaard Community Food Bank in Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

In Episode 13, the Amigos head over to the Heber-Overgaard Community Food Bank to sit down with Dick Bradford, Debbie Bradford, and Dee Ramon to talk about food insecurity in our mountain community and how this local nonprofit is stepping up in a big way.What started in 2020, serving about 80 people a month, has grown to nearly 400 individuals monthly across Heber-Overgaard, Pinedale, and Forest Lakes.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How the food bank was resurrected after going dormant• Where the food comes from (United Food Bank, Arizona Food Bank Network, local markets, and community donations)• How the Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) tax credit works• What it takes financially to operate the new location• How families qualify and how simple the process really is• Why pride keeps some people from asking for help• The Eagle Scout birthday box project that brought 100 celebration kits to local families• How local partnerships, volunteers, and small-town generosity keep shelves stockedThe Heber-Overgaard Community Food Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am–1pm at 2841 State Route 260. If you live locally and need help, they are here for you.If you want to support the mission, donations stay right here in the community.This is another real conversation about how Heber-Overgaard takes care of its own.