Starting October 1, 2025, the federal government updated the rules for SNAP (food stamps) for the 2026 fiscal year. These changes come from a new law called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. If you’re homeless or struggling […]
You bless your unsheltered community. Thanks to our generous community partner, Midwest Food Bank, AZFH received an incredible pallet of high-quality new and returned shoes to distribute to our unsheltered neighbors. Over two days—September 17th and 18th—our […]
Bugly the Dog: A Story of Love, Loyalty, and How You Can Help Homeless Pets In the chaos of survival, where every day is a fight for food, shelter, and dignity, love still finds a way. Sometimes, it comes in […]
The Cost of Cuts: How Recent Federal Budget Decisions Are Deepening Food and Housing Insecurity In 2025, the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has led to sweeping reductions in federal support for essential programs like SNAP, Medicaid, […]
Kratom & 7-Hydroxymitragynine: A Public Health Warning on Potency, Overdose, and Youth Risk ⚠️ Strong Public Health Warning Kratom and 7-OH are not safe alternatives to opioids. These substances are unregulated, highly addictive, and potentially lethal, especially when mixed with […]
AZFH (Arizona’s Family to the Homeless Inc) exists to restore dignity, hope, and opportunity to Arizona’s homeless and food-insecure—one act of kindness at a time. Our Beginning AZFH didn’t begin with a building or budget. It began with two introverted […]
Opioid Lies: Unmasking the Crisis Fueled by Deception The opioid epidemic has ravaged the United States for decades, leaving behind addiction, broken families, and over half a million deaths. But beneath this public health disaster lies a deeper betrayal—one driven […]
Homelessness is a multifaceted crisis affecting diverse groups, including families with children, the elderly, and individuals struggling with substance abuse. Recent data from 2024-2025 sheds light on the unique challenges faced by these vulnerable populations. Rising Numbers and Stark Statistics […]
In Luke 9:58, Jesus says, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” This statement highlights the transient and humble nature of Jesus’ ministry. Unlike animals that have homes, […]
Prevalence: Approximately 963,130 people in Arizona face food insecurity, including 293,950 children [1]. This translates to about 1 in 8 people and 1 in 5 children [1]. Geographical Disparities: Food insecurity rates vary across counties. For instance, Maricopa County has […]