Community Food Connections
Non-profit OrganizationsArizona, United States2-10 Employees
Community Food Connections is a nonprofit organization based in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, established in 2002 with a mission to strengthen communities through access to healthy food, supporting local farms and healthy families. The organization operates a lifelong focus on expanding outlets for local food production and delivering programs that create jobs, support micro-enterprise, and promote family self-sufficiency. Its work includes running a vibrant farmers market in downtown Phoenix and developing initiatives such as Farm to School programs and nutrition services at markets statewide, aiming to connect local farmers with schools and underserved consumers and to enable facilities like wireless payment for food assistance. Target beneficiaries include residents in underserved areas, schools, and small local farmers seeking outlets for their products, with a broader objective of sustaining local economies and improving nutritional offerings through community-driven food systems.