Lauren’s story on ‘Arizona Matters’

After losing her job in December of 2025, Lauren Garcia, a single mom, realized she needed assistance with food, rent and utilities. Learn how local groups like St. Vincent de Paul help members of our community like Lauren.

In our “Arizona Matters” special, host Catherine Anaya talked with community leaders, food bank representatives and those in need of food assistance to explore potential solutions to this complex issue in our state.

Watch the full special online, and also hear questions from the audience as they spoke with our panel of local experts and leaders.

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