Scottsdale Food Bank races to rescue fresh food as need grows

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The national uncertainty is being felt at food banks across the country, including here in the Valley. The Scottsdale Food Bank is doing what it can to keep food on the table for struggling families, but it’s facing its own logistical roadblocks when it comes to collecting and transporting fresh groceries.

The organization recently added a new box truck to its fleet to help rescue food from local grocery stores. But one major issue is that the truck doesn’t have refrigeration.

“Especially in Arizona, you can’t really do a food bank truck without refrigeration,” said Jonathan Montoya, the Scottsdale Food Bank Supervisor.

Without cooling, staff say they can only make limited pickups before food begins to spoil in the heat, often forcing multiple trips a day