A partnership between Arbys Cares and United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona is tackling hunger while creating job opportunities for people with disabilities.

The program, called Meals for Life, is based out of UCPs on-site caf. Each week, nearly 70 people will prepare and deliver homemade meals to seniors and community members with disabilities. Participants in UCPs Work Ability Program also gain hands-on training in food preparation, logistics, and customer service.

This is a way for people to explore different careers through work-based learning opportunities, said Vanessa Zuber, statewide director of employment services for UCP.

Arbys Cares has supported UCP for more than a decade, raising more than $1 million across Southern Arizona. Four participants from UCPs program have alre

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