{"id":9182,"date":"2025-11-11T19:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T19:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weidner.com\/blog\/?p=9182"},"modified":"2025-11-11T21:32:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T21:32:24","slug":"weidner-cares-arizona-two-days-thousands-of-meals-and-countless-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weidner.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/11\/weidner-cares-arizona-two-days-thousands-of-meals-and-countless-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Weidner Cares Arizona \u2013 Two Days, Thousands of Meals, and Countless Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arizona gives out meals with St. Mary’s Food Bank for Weidner Cares 2025!<\/b><\/p>\n

This October, <\/span>our Arizona communities volunteered at St. Mary’s Food Bank<\/a> as part of Weidner Cares, our company-wide initiative where each of our properties across the US and Canada dedicates a day to volunteering at a local nonprofit.<\/span><\/div>\n
Founded in 1967, St. Mary’s has been a cornerstone in the fight against food insecurity in Arizona. Over the years, St. Mary’s has expanded its impact from distributing 250,000 meals annually to providing 300,000 meals daily to families, children, and seniors in need. Spanning two days, our volunteers contributed to this remarkable effort, helping to ensure that those facing hunger in our community receive the nutritious food they need.<\/span><\/div>\n
On Day 1, the event began with a warm welcome, breakfast, and motivational words from the St. Mary’s team. With high spirits, our volunteers enthusiastically dove into packing 11,664 emergency food boxes, which equated to 233,280 pounds of food.<\/div>\n
On Day 2, the energy didn’t slow down. Our team was back at it, packing an additional 7,200 emergency food boxes and 4,080 weekend backpacks filled with food for children, ensuring they have meals when school isn’t in session.<\/div>\n
Beyond the numbers, the day was all about creating memories that truly embodied the essence of Weidner Cares. One associate even approached the St. Mary’s office to inquire about volunteering year-round, highlighting that the spirit of giving isn’t condensed into just one day.
\nA St. Mary’s employee shared something that really stuck with us: “Every box you pack today is a meal on a family’s table tomorrow. You may not see them, but they will feel your kindness.”
\nThroughout the event, Weidner’s Arizona associates packed 18,864 food boxes and 4,080 backpacks, equating to thousands of meals and countless moments of hope. This event showed us that when people come together with a shared purpose and compassion, the impact is nothing short of incredible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Arizona gives out meals with St. Mary’s Food Bank for Weidner Cares 2025! This October, our Arizona communities volunteered at St. Mary’s Food Bank as part of Weidner Cares, our company-wide initiative where each of our properties across the US and Canada dedicates a day to volunteering at a local nonprofit. Founded in 1967, St.… <\/p>\n
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