High Demand Marks Diana Gregory Outreach Services’ “Veggies for Veterans” Event Amid SNAP Delays

Phoenix, AZ — Diana Gregory Outreach Services successfully hosted another “Veggies for Veterans” event on November 5 at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, distributing fresh produce to hundreds of local veterans as community need continues to rise.

More than 40 volunteers helped assemble and hand out 700 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables — an increase from the 600 originally planned. Each bag contained 14 different produce items, including red and green grapes generously donated by Peddler’s Son, who also provided pumpkins.

Organizers noted an unusually high demand this year, with many veterans reporting lingering financial strain tied to the recent government shutdown and resulting SNAP benefit delays. These interruptions have placed additional pressure on low-income veterans, seniors, and families who depend on monthly food assistance to meet basic needs.

The event was supported by community partners including State Farm, Southwest Airlines, Sanderson Ford, Harrah’s, Phoenix VA Health Care System, Peddler’s Son, Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, and the Archer Ragsdale Arizona Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc..

Diana Gregory, founder of Gregory’s Fresh Market, emphasized the ongoing commitment to nutrition, dignity, and service for those who served our nation.

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About Diana Gregory Outreach Services

Diana Gregory Outreach Services and its flagship program, Gregory’s Fresh Market, provide fresh produce and nutrition education to underserved communities, including seniors and veterans throughout Arizona. The annual Veggies for Veterans event is one of the organization’s signature outreach efforts. Visit: https://dianagregory.com/

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Gregory’s Fresh Market (GFM), a division of Diana Gregory Outreach Services and a 501 (c)(3) organization, is a one-aisle mobile produce market which operates in senior communities without easy access to healthy food. The mission is to enrich lives. Through a holistic approach, including education to increase senior understanding and acceptance of making healthy food choices, community organizing and advocacy, Gregory’s Fresh Market is working to restore meaningful food access and eliminate health disparities in under-resourced communities. Community-dwelling seniors who participate in Gregory’s Fresh Market will not only have access to fresh produce, they will also have the opportunity to regularly participate in educational programs that teach simple solutions for healthy cooking, healthy eating and incorporating appropriate fitness. During COVID-19, GFM pivoted to a delivery service. Over 15,000 veterans and seniors received bags of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2020.

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Your tax-deductible donations are appreciated and can be made online at www.dianagregory.com/donate/ or mailed payable to:

Diana Gregory Outreach Services Foundation,1934 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 120-223, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

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Gregory’s Fresh Market (GFM), a division of Diana Gregory Outreach Services and a 501 (c)(3) organization, is a one-aisle mobile produce market which operates in senior communities without easy access to healthy food. Through a holistic approach, including education to increase senior understanding and acceptance of making healthy food choices, community organizing and advocacy, Gregory’s Fresh Market is working to restore meaningful food access and eliminate health disparities in under-resourced communities. Community dwelling seniors who participate in Gregory’s Fresh Market will not only have access to fresh produce, they will also have the opportunity to regularly participate in educational programs that teach simple solutions for healthy cooking, healthy eating and incorporating appropriate fitness. The mission is to enrich lives.

We deliver over 30,000 bags of Fruits and Vegetables

We and our many volunteers deliver over 30,000 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables to seniors and veterans throughout Maricopa County, Arizona on an annual basis. Contact us if you would like to learn more about being a volunteer.

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