Help Tucson Food Share Buy a Commercial Freezer
Help Tucson Food Share purchase a commercial freezer, an essential piece of equipment needed to meet the rising demand for food assistance following recent SNAP benefit cuts.
As one of the few local projects that provides groceries with no questions asked, Tucson Food Share supports community members who often fall through the gaps in formal aid systems. Demand is growing, and this freezer will allow them to safely store more food and serve more families.
Tucson Food Share is entirely volunteer-run and donation-supported. If you’re able, please help them secure this critical equipment so they can continue nourishing our community.
The Friends of Ward 3 have already contributed $850!!!
Help us raise the rest!"
Zero Waste Event Saturday, November 15, From 9 AM - 1 PM
Reducing waste from our landfill is one important action that Tucsonans can take to help us reach Zero Waste by 2050.
Metal, e-waste, bikes, books...these are all items that don't need to enter our landfill.
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
2700 E. Speedway (enter on 1st St)
Learn more: tucsonzerowaste.com
Mountain First Neighborhood Porch Fest Saturday, November 15, From 3-6 PM At Mitchell Park
Mountain Ave Wash Buffel Grass Pull - Saturday, November 15, 2025, From 8 AM To 11 AM
Neighbors and Friends of the Campus Farm, we can get close to eradicating the Buffel grass in the Mountain Ave. wash north of Limberlost, and maybe north of Roger too.
Meet us at the west end of the parking lot at the Rio Vista school, Limberlost, and Mountain.
Wear long sleeves and pants, closed-toed shoes, a sun hat, work gloves if you have them, and a refillable water bottle. Please wear sunscreen.
Tucson Clean and Beautiful will have tools and bags for us to use. It is hard work, but well worth the effort to beautify our neighborhood and help to keep our Sonoran desert home healthy.
Food 4 Life Saturday, November 15 At 3367 N Geronimo Ave. Starting At 8 AM
Cancelled Due To Possible Rain.
Active Violence Response Course Wednesday, November 19 From 9 AM - 5 PM At El Pueblo Activity Center Building #9
 The Community Safety, Health & Wellness Program in partnership with ICSAVE (Integrated Community Solutions to Active Violence Events) presents:
"I LIVED" – Active Violence Response Course
Join us for this vital, community-focused training designed to help City of Tucson employees and community members learn effective ways to respond during violent intruder or active threat situations.
This empowering course teaches participants how to:
Minimize casualties through immediate, informed action
Recognize and respond to developing threats
Take decisive steps that can save lives
Together, we can help create a safer, more prepared community.
Here is the link to register.
https://forms.gle/j4Bo3Z1WNGZ9DQ957
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 From 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: El Pueblo Activity Center Building #9
Address: 101 W. Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714
Contact information: Daniel.Reyes@tucsonaz.gov
Your Voice Matters-Join Us for The Housing Equation Forums! Ward 3 On November 19 From 6 - 8 PM At the Donna Liggins Center
Community Health and Wellness Holiday Food Drive
 Come drop off some much needed food donations at our office and help a good cause!
Ornamental Turf Removal Rebate Program Ends March 1, 2026
ucson Water is encouraging commercial, multifamily, and homeowners association (HOA) customers to take advantage of its Ornamental Turf Removal Rebate Program before it ends on March 1, 2026.
The program, launched in 2024 with funding from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), offers rebates of $5 per square foot to replace ornamental turfgrass with low-water-use landscaping. The limited-time rebate helps reduce outdoor water use that cannot be recycled, supporting long-term water conservation and lower maintenance costs.
Since its launch, the program has replaced more than 105,000 square feet of turfgrass—about 2.4 acres—saving nearly 4 million gallons of water each year.
Eligible properties can also earn bonus rebates of $100 per new tree and $1 per gallon of rainwater harvesting basin capacity, encouraging shade coverage and sustainable irrigation for desert-adapted landscapes.
For more information about the Ornamental Turf Removal Rebate Program and other Tucson Water conservation incentives, visit tucsonaz.gov/water/rebate or contact conservation@tucsonaz.gov
Adobe Repair Class
 Do you live in an old adobe home? Is it cracking and crumbling? The Vista del Monte Neighborhood Association wants to teach you how to repair it and care for it properly. We’ve recruited an experienced adobe-making teacher for a hands-on class at one of our local 1930s adobe bungalows. We’re still working on the timing and syllabus, but we’re aiming for early 2026.
Right now, we’re just trying to gauge interest. Please take a quick survey to let us know what you want out of adobe classes.
https://bit.ly/adobe-repair-class
Please share the survey link with anyone you know who lives in an old adobe house, too! Or anyone who just wants to learn about adobe for the fun of it.
Solar United Neighbors Tucson Co-op
Find Food Access Resources In Tucson
As the federal government shutdown continues, Tucson food assistance providers are seeing a sharp rise in demand from families affected by delayed federal benefits, such as SNAP and WIC. At the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, there is an increase in first-time visitors, many of whom had never sought food assistance before. Volunteers are working overtime to assemble emergency food boxes for those suddenly without access to those benefits. The Community Food Bank offers help multiple times a week during varying hours continues to distribute food at its main location, 3003 S. Country Club Road, and through partner agencies across Southern Arizona. Officials urge residents in need to reach out early, as local inventories may fluctuate if the shutdown continues. You can also find a list of food resources by following the This is Tucson link below.
Tucson Water Suspends Water Shutoffs During Federal Government Shutdown
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Tucson Water recently announced that the water utility will not conduct any residential water shutoffs due to nonpayment during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The temporary moratorium ensures that no household will lose access to essential water service while federal employees and other community members face delays in pay or economic hardship tied to the shutdown. The City of Tucson | Tucson Water maintain that water security is foundational for community resilience. Tucson Water will continue to support customers through flexible payment plans, bill assistance programs, and water conservation tools.
Grocery Sharing at Tucson Food Share - 2500 N. Stone Ave.
Groceries are shared Mondays 4:30 - 6 pm, Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8 - 9:30 am.
https://tucsonfoodshare.org has more information about volunteering, donating, or requesting delivery.
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