Our Chosen Charity
Chanukah in Carefree has proudly selected Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center as our “Spirit of Giving” charity recipient for 2024. Founded in 1988, the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center serves neighbors in North Maricopa and southern Yavapai counties, providing vital food and resources to those in need. With the help of over 300 volunteers, it operates in Cave Creek, Black Canyon City, New River, and through mobile food sharing across a 200-square-mile area. Last year, the food bank distributed over 1.75 million pounds of food, providing nearly 840,000 meals through its permanent locations, mobile pantries, and micro-pantries in schools, libraries, and a YMCA.
The food bank will have volunteers at the event each night of Chanukah and will graciously accept and transport to the food bank, all donations. The wish list of items most needed include:
- Soup (low sodium)
- Dry pasta
- Pasta sauces
- Canned veggies and fruits
- Applesauce and fruit cups
- Canned pasta
- Canned tuna $ chicken
- Granola and cereal bars
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Bar soap
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Diapers & diaper wipes
You can also make a financial donation directly to Foothills Food Bank on their website (foothillsfoodbank.com/cic) or by clicking to the left, on the link DONATE TO FOOTHILLS FOOD BANK. Every night of Chanukah, there will also be of wonderful prizes donated from many local business establishments. Winners will be announced every night with the largest ticket items being announced on the last night of Chanukah, Community Night, led by Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. All the proceeds of the raffles will also be donated to Foothills Food Bank. See the full list of businesses who have generously donated raffles on the Contributors tab of this Chanukah in Carefree website.