Travis Sutton – Nourish Phoenix

Chef Stephen – Mushroom Pasta

Travis Sutton — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:28:42 +0000

Ingredients:

White Button Mushrooms (or your mushroom preferrence)
Spaghetti
Tomato
Heavy Cream
Butter
Parmesan
Salt
Chili Flakes
Roasted Garlic Purée
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Canola Oil
White Wine

Directions:

Slice the mushrooms (observe Chef for different cutting styles).
Heat a pan, and add a mixture of olive oil and canola oil. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and allow them to cook and sear.
Cut a tomato into 4 quadrants. Hollow out the tomatoes (observe Chef), and slice the outer skin into smaller diamonds.
Boil a separate pot of salted water and add half a pack of spaghetti to it to cook.
After the mushrooms have gained color, add chili flakes and a pinch of other spices you prefer. Do not add salt at this stage, as it will pull the moisture out of the mushrooms.
Once the mushrooms get to a point where they start to sauté, add the tomato diamonds and roasted garlic purée (optional).
1. OPTIONAL: at this stage, feel free to add rosemary, thyme, spinach and other accouterments that you enjoy.
Add a quarter cup of white wine to the mushroom mix, and then add 1tbsp of heavy cream to thicken up the mixture.
When the pasta is cooked, add it to the pan with the mushroom mixture, along with a little pasta water.
Start to mix the dish. Break up 1 stick of butter and add it to the pan. (1 stick = 8tbsp)
Mix the spaghetti, mushrooms and sauce thoroughly.
Transfer the pasta to a plate, garnish with parmesan (or cheese of your choice), and serve.

Chef Stephen – Turkey Sliders

Travis Sutton — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:20:04 +0000

Ingredients:

Ground Turkey Breast
King’s Hawaiian Rolls
Buttermilk
Onion
Wondra Flour
Salt
Black Pepper
White Pepper
Chili Flakes
White Pepper
Old Bay
Cayenne
Roasted Garlic Purée
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Canola Oil (for frying)
Smoked Bleu Cheese (or cheese of your preference)

Directions:

Peel and slice half an onion. Soak sliced onion in buttermilk and set aside for 5+ minutes.
Add 2lbs of ground turkey to a mixing bowl. Add salt, black pepper, chili flakes, white pepper, Old Bay, cayenne, extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic purée (can be store bought or homemade). Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until all other accompaniments are ready.
Add Wondra flour to a separate mixing bowl. Season with Old Bay, cayenne, black pepper, salt and mix thoroughly. Retrieve the soaked onion slices from the buttermilk bowl and place in the flour mixture. Mix onions in mixture until they’re coated.
Set up your frying station: use a pot with canola oil (or oil of your preference). Heat until oil is hot enough to fry. Test the temperature out with a few onion slices. Once desired temperature is achieved, place coated onion slices in the pot and fry until golden brown. Immediately after extracting from the fryer, season the crispy onions with your preference of seasoning.
1. OPTIONAL: Use an air fryer if you have one.
Open up King’s Hawaiian rolls and season with olive oil, salt and black pepper. Toast buns in a hot pan to add a char to them. After toasting, spread roasted garlic purée (or any other accoutrement of your choice) on the open-faced buns.
Retrieve ground turkey mixture from the fridge, and shape them into patties of your desired size. Cook the patties in a separate pan. When patties brown along the edges, flip them once. Add smoked bleu cheese (or your cheese of preference) to the cooked side, and let it melt while the rest of the patty cooks.
Place cooked patties on the base buns, stack onions and top bun over the patty, and serve.

Carvana Happy Haulerdays™ – Delivering Happiness (Nourish Phoenix)

Travis Sutton — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:50:31 +0000

This Happy Haulerdays season, Carvana supported the fight against US Food Insecurity by hosting Delivering Happiness Food Drives across Carvana Country. They strongly believe in the importance of connecting with each other, their customers, and their communities – so they partnered with us and other local food banks to make sure everyone has a holiday meal to enjoy this season.

Featured: If Food Waste Were a Country

Travis Sutton — Tue, 10 May 2022 00:22:29 +0000

If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest on Earth, when accounting for the waste’s greenhouse gas emissions. Meet local heroes working to end food waste in Arizona.

Now Hiring: Program Director

Travis Sutton — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:15:33 +0000

Program Director

Description

Mission: NourishPHX (fka ICM Food & Clothing Bank) is the trusted community hub serving vulnerable individuals and families by offering resources to satisfy immediate needs and to provide pathways to self-sufficiency. The organization provides food, clothing, hygiene, seasonal programming, job assistance and referral resources to working-poor families, seniors and individuals in the Central/South Phoenix area.

History: NourishPHX has been a charitable organization since 1983. Initially founded by an inter-faith coalition in the 70’s, NourishPHX continues to work with the faith community and the same founders today. We have a small staff of eight people and volunteers continue to support the operations of the organization. For more information, visit www.nourishphx.org.

Goal: Lead and support the Case Managers and Volunteer Coordinator in order to ensure consistent, effective delivery of the programming for SNAP Outreach, SNAP to Work, class coordination, donation drive/in-kind gift and partner outreach coordination. Manage external programmatic relationships with partners, other staff, and Board of Directors as well as internally organize processes and procedures. Someone who can keep our activities well-organized, professional and always growing.

Position Summary: The Program Director is responsible for the development, direction, implementation, and achievement of goals for programs listed above. The Program Director assesses Program needs, designs Programs, measures, and evaluates their effectiveness, and measures their impact. The Program Director is responsible for leading and coaching staff to effectively meet the mission, vision, and objectives of the organization as well as the programs. The Program Director is a member of the Executive Team.

Commitment: This is a full-time paid position typically requiring 40 hours per week. Work duties outside of normal business hours will be required at times.

Accountability: The Program Director reports to the Executive Director.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Participates in the Executive Team and serves as a leader in the organization
Represents the program team and reports on programmatic progress, successes, and challenges finding solutions to those challenges
Contributes to the development of organizational long- and short-term goals and establishes strategies for successful implementation of those plans and achievement of those goals
Communicates effectively with Development Director on program needs
Collaborates with the Executive Director to establish strategic partnerships
Professionally represents the organization in the community
Keeps stakeholders informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations
Program Responsibilities
Leads, oversees, and supports the SNAP Outreach and SNAP to Work programs
Creates and organizes classroom programming, including financial and nutrition education
Develops, implements, monitors, revises, and evaluates the program processes and outcomes
Maintains files, records and ensures that reports are remitted in a timely manner
Routinely monitors and evaluates program effectiveness:
- Run reports and analyze data to measure program effectiveness according to program goals (outputs and outcomes),
- Identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
Enhances efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
May work within other programs, such as the food pantry and clothing room during services when needed
Work with Volunteer Coordinator to organize in-kind donations through food/clothing drives and seasonal programs, such as the Holiday Toy Drive and Back-to-School Drive.

Staff Management Responsibilities:

Continuously evaluates efficiency of programmatic systems, procedures, and staff and makes improvements as needed
Establishes relationships with external partners to provide additional services to clients at our facility. We currently work with Univ. of Arizona mobile medical unit, a group of barbers for free haircuts, First Teeth First, a mobile vet unit from the Humane Society to name a few
Works with external partners to provide programming in the classroom
Provides community outreach and marketing to promote programs and classes via social media, flyers, etc.
Coordinates with Volunteer Coordinator to utilize skilled volunteers within the programming and to teach classes
Implements a system for setting goals and objectives with staff and monitoring the accomplishment of these goals throughout the year
Communicates to the Executive Director and provides reports to the Board of Directors
Models and maintains a climate of inclusion, accountability, and respect

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization
Attends agency events, including fundraisers, community events, and client celebrations
Demonstrates ability to work independently and within a team, seeking guidance as appropriate
Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
On occasion, joins Development Director and Volunteer Coordinator in meetings with grant makers, donors, volunteers, or other stakeholders in the community
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, with 5 years of professional experience
2+ years of experience working with populations experiencing poverty
Proven experience designing, implementing, measuring, and evaluating nonprofit programmatic services
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and the internet
Database management experience preferred
Be highly detail-oriented and self-managed
Work well in a small team environment, helping other staff members when needed
Demonstrate strong, effective leadership skills and excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and in writing)
Passion for working in human services and in the nonprofit sector

Work Environment: The work environment is in the office during direct services (normally from 8:30AM-1:00 PM) and working remotely is an option as agreed to with your supervisor.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and your résumé to: Beth Fiorenza, Executive Director at beth@nourishphx.org.
No phone calls please.

Salary Range: $60-70K
NourishPhx an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fiorenza: NourishPHX annual fundraiser supports mission to end poverty, hunger in Phoenix

Travis Sutton — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:03:43 +0000

Nourish Phoenix has a long history of serving the working poor in south central Phoenix. Each year, NourishPHX serves more than 20,000 families by providing food boxes and clothing from our pantry, and educational courses and job resources in our classroom to underserved populations in our communities.

In October, stakeholders, volunteers and members of the community came together to review the successful efforts and new initiatives NourishPHX implemented over the past year at our second annual Beyond the Pantry event.

NourishPHX was able to stay open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and, though a great accomplishment, today we are in need of more support than ever. The pandemic had a significant impact on Arizona’s economy, particularly on unemployment, and although employment rates continue to recover, many Arizonans still need help.

The goal of the event was to raise $50,000 to support the programs that benefit low-income families across the Valley and help us continue to serve our communities in this time of need. As of today, we have exceeded $100,000 in funds raised.

It has been our goal, since opening in 1983, to not only provide food to those who need it but to provide nutrition: fresh produce, high quality protein and the supplies to feed a family of four for up to five days. These are not food boxes with cans of soup and Top Ramen. These are packs filled with fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients to make a satisfying meal.

Jeff Kraus, Food Network-featured chef, owner of the Crepe Bar in Tempe and friend of NourishPHX, demonstrated the bounty of NourishPHX’s food pantry boxes as he cooked a meal using only the ingredients inside. Kraus made a nutritious and tasty Mexican cuisine using only supplies found in the food box. He believes that food has the power to bring people together, and his love for his craft was evident in his demonstration.

Nearly 40% of the families we serve have children. It is vital to provide these growing children nutrient-dense meals to help them grow during this time of rapid development and activity. We want to be there to support the families that come to us and need our services in every way possible.

Now that volunteers can return to the pantry safely, we are looking forward to offering more classes and creating a bigger pantry space. In the future we aim to offer a shopping experience in our food pantry, which will help give back autonomy and dignity to the people we serve.

We are volunteers. We are working moms and dads, teens and retirees, we are people who believe in caring for others during their tough times and lending a helping hand up in the face of poverty. The generosity of our supporters does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have a community willing to help.

Anyone who is interested in supporting NourishPHX’s mission can look online for donation and volunteer opportunities.

Learn more about NourishPHX and watch the live-streamed Beyond the Pantry event: nourishphx.org/beyond-the-pantry-2022.

See the full published article at The Daily Independent HERE.

How to Donate:

You can help us provide our services to even more people like Adrian by becoming a monthly donor to NourishPHX or contributing a one-time gift. Your monthly donation provides:
$33 buys 4 families nutritious dairy products
$79 supports a week of program management
$55 adds fresh protein to the diets of 4 families
$100 helps 2 people find living wage employment

You can donate today directly through the Arizona Gives Day website.

Maximize Your Tax Credit:

You can maximize your Arizona tax credit donation for 2020 as well! Contributions of $400 for individuals and up to $800 for married couples filing jointly can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your state taxes. Our Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) code is 20385. EIN: 86-0401223.

Nourish Phoenix Annual Beyond the Pantry Event Raises Funds for 21,000 Families

Travis Sutton — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:15:51 +0000

Nourish Phoenix Annual Beyond the Pantry Event Raises Funds for 21,000 Families

PHOENIX (Oct. 27, 2021) – Nourish Phoenix, a nonprofit fighting poverty in Phoenix, Ariz. since 1983, raised more than $100,000 at their second annual Beyond the Pantry event on Tuesday. Beyond the Pantry highlighted the efforts and successes of NourishPHX over the past year, and throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

During the event, in-person and virtual guests had the chance to contribute mission-critical funding that will provide support to the more than 20,000 families that NourishPHX serves each year with food pantry, clothing bank and workforce development programming. Funds go directly to programs that benefit low income and working poor families across the Valley.

Beyond the Pantry featured a pantry food box cooking demonstration from Crepe Bar Owner and Chef Jeff Kraus. Kraus, a NourishPHX friend and volunteer, believes that food is what brings people together and his love for his craft shined through.

Those interested in contributing to NourishPHX’s mission can do so online by clicking the button below.

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KTAR: Phoenix nonprofit partners with app for gardeners to donate food for hunger relief efforts

Travis Sutton — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:04:55 +0000

Our New Partner

See more about our partnership with Fresh Food Connect and download the app here.

How to Donate:

You can donate today directly through the Arizona Gives Day website.

Maximize Your Tax Credit:

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION EVENT

Travis Sutton — Mon, 31 May 2021 21:03:34 +0000

June 10, 2021 – 9AM-12PM

NourishPhx, 501 S. 9th Ave., Phoenix, 85007

Individuals 18+ and older
Both Moderna and J&J Available
No Appointment Needed
Transportation Available – ask us for details
Register online or in person (walk-ins welcome): https://podvaccine.azdhs.gov/

Link to flyer in English: Click Here

Enlace al volante en español: Haga clic aquí

Contact:
602-775-5744
info@nourish.consultmentaz.com
www.nourishphx.org

How to Donate:

You can help us provide our services by becoming a monthly donor to NourishPHX or contributing a one-time gift. Your monthly donation provides:
$33 buys 4 families nutritious dairy products
$79 supports a week of program management
$55 adds fresh protein to the diets of 4 families
$100 helps 2 people find living wage employment

You can donate today directly through the Arizona Gives Day website.

Maximize Your Tax Credit:

Beyond the Pantry Fact:

We have helped 40 people in our new job assistance program this year! Our case managers help others with writing resumes, job search and find job-appropriate clothing and transportation.

Phoenix Magazine: Lalo Cota Teams Up with Local Food Bank to Create Arizona-Inspired Fruit Mural

Travis Sutton — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:44:45 +0000

Lalo Cota Collaboration

See more about Lalo Cota and our collaboration by clicking here.

How to Donate:

You can donate today directly through the Arizona Gives Day website.

Maximize Your Tax Credit:

Beyond the Pantry Fact:

We have helped 40 people in our new job assistance program this year! Our case managers help others with writing resumes, job search and find job-appropriate clothing and transportation.