A Win for Arizona's Farmers, Families, and Future


We are so thrilled that SB 1245, the Arizona-Grown Fruit and Vegetable Incentive bill , passed and was signed by Governor Ducey! The bill appropriates funds from the Arizona State general fund to be used to uplift local Arizona farmers and our Arizona economy by providing funding for a produce incentive program for SNAP participants so they can purchase locally-grown produce items at participating farmers markets, farm stands, community supported agriculture (CSA) sites, and grocery stores.

It's a win-win-win for Arizona!

Click here to send an email thanking all of the legislators who made this possible.

We thank all the community leaders and everyone who supported the bill. It would not have been possible without you!
Advocating for Healthy Families and Communities: Arizona 2018 Legislative Update


Over the past few months, Pinnacle Prevention has been involved with a handful of important policy and legislative efforts in Arizona. Along with our incredible partners, we've been striving to make Arizona and its residents happier and healthier. Here is a recap of some of the policy work and educational efforts Pinnacle Prevention has been involved in this session.

2018 Farm Bill Update: What You Need to Know


Last month, the House Agriculture Committee introduced their draft of the proposed 2018 Farm Bill. On Friday, May 18th, the House's draft 2018 Farm Bill was voted down 198-213. As our friends at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition stated, this House version was "one of the most anti-farmer bills ever seen." 

Arizona Food & Farm Forum: Farm Bill Discussion


Our Executive Director, Adrienne Udarbe, led a discussion at Good Food Finder AZ's Arizona  & Farm Forum this month. She discussed the 2018 Farm Bill and its impact on the local and national food community. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to Good Food Finder AZ for hosting this important event. 

Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and blog for important updates regarding the 2018 Farm Bill.
Thanks to Those Who Joined Us for the Double Up Food Bucks AZ Partners Meeting


Thanks to everyone who joined us for our annual Double Up Food Bucks Arizona partners meeting. Double Up Food Bucks continues to grow, and we are excited for everything the rest of the year has in store. We have some big announcements coming soon! Stay tuned to the Double Up AZ Facebook, Twitter, blog for updates, stories and more.

Pinnacle Prevention's Team of Littles


At Pinnacle Prevention, our mission is to grow healthy families and communities. Accomplishing that starts right in our own office, where we are dedicated to uplifting our working moms and their families each and every day. To celebrate Mother's Day, we asked our team to share their favorite moments with their Pinnacle Prevention Littles.
IN THE NEWS:
Send Yourself a Message of Love


Via Green Living, by Adrienne Udarbe  

Did you make goals for yourself in January? How are you doing so far? For many, the beginning of a new year is for reflection, change, and setting goals. Oftentimes these goals focus on maintaining healthier lifestyles, like changing what we eat or how our bodies look and feel. Sometimes however, the expectations we set for ourselves and the ways we go about reaching them can be unrealistic and ultimately unhealthy. For many women, maintaining a positive body image is a constant challenge.

Arizona-Grown Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Bill Sent to Governor for Signing


The bill was introduced in the Arizona Legislature on January 18th, 2018. SB 1245 appropriates $400,000 of the state general funds to the Arizona Department of Economic Security, the SNAP implementing agency in Arizona, for the administration of a produce incentive program for SNAP enrollees to purchase Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables.

SB 1245


Via KJZZ by Christina Estes 

It's not often you hear bipartisan support at the state Capitol to increase spending on social welfare. But it's happening. Supporters say the program will provide low-income Arizonans with more nutritional food and boost the bottom lines for local farmers.

Place Matters: The Intersection of Housing and Health


"Having access to safe, stable, and affordable homes - particularly in communities with access to mass transit, parks, and healthy food - can lead to better physical and mental health and improve overall quality of life for Arizonans."

Food & Farming in Phoenix: A Story of Three Urban Farms


Here is a close look at the challenges and rewards of farming in Arizona.

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