The fourth Buddy’s Bazaar, a program where students and families in the community receive fresh produce and healthy recipes donated by the Community Food Bank, was held at Walter Douglas Elementary School on Feb. 18.
The monthly program began in November and is set to run through April. However, with freezing temperatures hitting many growing regions in early February, the date of the next bazaar is uncertain.
“We did hear that because of the freeze in Mexico, a lot of the farmers have lost their produce,” said Tamara McAllister, principal of Walter Douglas.
The next bazaar is set for March 17 or 18, but it may be cancelled depending on the availability of produce.
Although attendees are allowed to take as much food as they can carry, Buddy’s Bazaar has never run out of produce. The amount and types of produce at the event depends on what the farmers are willing to donate, McAllister said.
“It’s people who care about our community and care about our school and our kids, and they’re willing to help in whichever way they can—so it’s really cool,” McAllister said.
In addition to the Community Food Bank, the program is made possible by the Arizona Center for the Study of Children and Families, First Things First, La Paloma Family Services, Flowing Wells Unified School District and Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson.
For updated information on the status of the March bazaar, visit the Walter Douglas website, www.douglas.flowingwellsschools.org, or call 520-696-8300.
The fourth Buddy’s Bazaar, a program where students and families in the community receive fresh produce and healthy recipes donated by the Community Food Bank, was held at Walter Douglas Elementary School on Feb. 18.
The monthly program began in November and is set to run through April. However, with freezing temperatures hitting many growing regions in early February, the date of the next bazaar is uncertain.
“We did hear that because of the freeze in Mexico, a lot of the farmers have lost their produce,” said Tamara McAllister, principal of Walter Douglas.
The next bazaar is set for March 17 or 18, but it may be cancelled depending on the availability of produce.
Although attendees are allowed to take as much food as they can carry, Buddy’s Bazaar has never run out of produce. The amount and types of produce at the event depends on what the farmers are willing to donate, McAllister said.
“It’s people who care about our community and care about our school and our kids, and they’re willing to help in whichever way they can—so it’s really cool,” McAllister said.
In addition to the Community Food Bank, the program is made possible by the Arizona Center for the Study of Children and Families, First Things First, La Paloma Family Services, Flowing Wells Unified School District and Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson.
For updated information on the status of the March bazaar, visit the Walter Douglas website, www.douglas.flowingwellsschools.org, or call 520-696-8300.
