Content warning: This post describes explicit threats of violence and hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community.
Earlier this week, a video surfaced in local social media circles of a Prescott High School student’s Snapchat video. In this video, the student addresses the audience, saying that he thinks “all gays deserve to f***ing die” and goes on to describe his intentions to harm any transgender person he sees enter a restroom he feels they don’t belong in at the school. He specified “we are going to” beat them up, which many community members think implies he assumes support in his stance. He continued, saying, “They are going to get the s*** beat out of them, and they can’t do anything.”
Soon after, an apology video from the student also circulated local social media. Many speculate the apology was not genuine, and was simply damage control, as he clarifies that his comments do not represent him, his brothers, his parents or family, nor do they represent PHS, or any athletic teams he is on at the school. Prescott’s The Daily Courier responded with an article denouncing the hate speech of the student: Prescott High School student posts threatening video on social media.
Prescott High School also responded, on behalf of the school district:
The Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) respects and champions the diversity and life experiences of all community members. We promote a mission to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters a comprehensive education for all students so that they may reach their full potential. Our Motto is “Every Child, Every Day.”
Over the weekend, a video shared on social media of a student making offensive remarks was brought to the attention of Prescott High School (PHS) and PUSD Administration. The post does not reflect the values of PHS or the PUSD community. This video was strongly concerning and saddening to us. It spurred response from across the community and even the country. We have spent our weekend responding to these concerns and working closely with students and families involved. When we say Every Child, Every Day, we mean it.
PUSD is committed to supporting the many different races, genders, religions, and sexual orientations throughout our schools and community. Every Child, Every Day means that when students show intolerance, we must work with them to not only hold them accountable, but also to provide opportunities for them to learn from mistakes and re-examine the importance of tolerance. This is a societal challenge, and our country is grappling with this. As teachers, neighbors and community members, we are committed to guide, educate, and promote love and acceptance.
Though we are not able to share details regarding disciplinary actions, we can assure you that we have responded swiftly and appropriately. We will not tolerate any threats to the welfare of anyone in our community. PUSD continues to be known for handling disciplinary situations seriously while keeping values of compassion and redirection in the forefront. We continue our commitment to protecting all students and staff in PUSD.
Greater Yavapai County Coalition (GYCC) is dedicated to protect and serve the LGBTQ+ Community and support under represented populations. We are deeply concerned about the recent video posted by Prescott High School Student. This was a direct and deliberate threat to the physical health and safety of LGBTQ+ students and faculty at PHS. We will be filing a complaint with the Prescott Police Department and letting them know of our concerns.
We appreciate your prompt response and commitment to supporting the many different races, genders, religions and sexual orientations represented in our schools and community. However, as a community that deals with violence and oppression on a daily basis, we do not agree that this can be passed off as a “Societal Challenge”.
This is a direct and specific problem with Prescott High School, The City of Prescott and the Prescott Community. We repeat that this was a clear threat and a very direct promise of violence against trans and LGBTQ+ students.
In the past, GYCC has worked with PCH to help start the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) and offered training and support to staff and administration. We acknowledge the hard work and progress made in the areas of social justice and inclusivity.
We would like to continue to be a part of the solution and are here to offer support, education, training and resources. We understand that during this time of crisis there are tremendous demands on the administration and staff. We would like to come along side and help in any way we can.
We would like to offer mentorship and training to support the existing GSA and partner with organizations such as The Launch Pad and One in Ten to help guide, educate and promote love and acceptance and tolerance.
We will make the following resources and trainings available free and in a format that allows Social Distancing and Safety.
We understand that we are currently in a crisis situation and will provide information and support that is easily accessible, timely and free of charge. These include:
Our staff at GYCC is available for questions, counseling and support at gyccinfo@gmail.com. We will respond promptly by phone or email as needed. We hope we can work together with other resources in the community to help alleviate this issue and build a better future.
Sincerely,
Molly Freibott, Director of Operations
John Duncan, Events Director
Sylvia Ximi, Social & Website Director
Pat Beidel, Community Resource Director
Teresa Landreth, Director of Trans Programming
Greater Yavapai County Coalition
AZ-GYCC.org
gyccinfo@gmail.com
On Memorial Day May 25 th , 2020; during the CoVid-19 Pandemic, raging in our world an event happened that changed everything. George Floyd was murdered at the hands (knee) of an 18-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Force. The officer had over 15 prior citizens’ complaints of the use of excessive force. The officer planted his knee into Mr. Floyd’s neck-for 8 minutes and 46 seconds; he cried I can’t breathe. This horrendous event should never have happened. Mr. Floyd received the death penalty without being charged, without a judge and without a jury of his peers…he died at the hands of those that are responsible for our public safety. Since 5/25/2020 Demonstrations have taken place in cities and countries around the world demanding Police Reform/Defunding.
We need to stop the “double standard”. Justice for all is not an expression it is a requirement. We cannot be complacent, color-blind or out of touch, can’t stick your head in the sand and think it is going to go away. Systemic racism in the United States has devalued the lives of Black Americans. (Dewey Clayton, University of Louisville)
Most Americans 7 out of 10 say race relations in the U.S. are bad and getting worse. Over 60% feel it has become more common for individuals to express racist or racially insensitive remarks since Donald Trump became President. Race relations are tenuous and as a society we need to make it a priority to change the current “social norms”. Black men and women should not be in fear for their lives every time they have an encounter with a police officer. The police’s role in communities has become militaristic; instead of “protect and serve” as their goal they have been obtaining Military Style weapons and have lost the “Community Police Prevention Actions”. A traffic stop should not become the death penalty!
Trump’s handling of this issue has been “law and order” and encouraging violence. He tweeted “when the looting starts the shooting starts”. People not seeing discrimination where it exists is a bigger problem in the U.S. than people want to acknowledge. Systemic racism in the United States has devalued and dehumanized the lives of Black Americans. We must take action now. The legacy of slavery and Jim Crow laws have left a large hole in our society. Racism and systemic oppression need to be discussed at the highest level and laws need to be drafted that gives equal opportunity for all Americans’. Racial inequity is a public health problem. “All men are created equally”, police brutality is one of many discriminatory issues that negatively impact Black Americans, housing, education, healthcare, employment, over represented in prison population, poverty and various other negative health indicators. (Race in America 2019)
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated holiday in the United States, and represents the ending of slavery!
Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States and the end of the Civil War. On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation, declared enslaved people in the Confederacy free-if Union won the War. The Proclamation turned the war into a fight for FREEDOM. At the end of the war 200,000 black soldiers had joined the fight, spreading news of freedom as they fought their way through the South. (National Geographic, Sidney Combs 2019).
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Since Texas was one of the last strongholds of the South, the 250,000 enslaved people in Texas did not learn of their freedom until Union General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and announced enslaved people are now free. This announcement came over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. (12 things you might not know about Juneteenth, Stacy Conradt 6/19/2018.)
According to historian James Smallwood, many slave owners deliberately did not give the information until after the harvest, and some beyond that. Despite the announcement, Texas slave owners were not eager to part with what they felt was their property. When freed people tried to leave, many were beaten, lynched, or murdered. “They would catch freed slaves swimming across the Sabine River and shoot them”.
With the announcement by General Granger, on June 19th, 1865 that the President had issued a proclamation, all slaves are free. This involves equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and new ties between employer and hired labor.” Initial Juneteenth celebrations commemorating the end of slavery spread across the South. In 1980, Texas became the first state to recognize June 19th as a state holiday, which it did with legislation. Juneteenth is recognized in nearly every state, and there is an effort underway for federal recognition. This Juneteenth, the Movement for Black Lives and many partner organizations are leading actions across the country to defund the police, invest in Black communities, and call for Trump to resign.
“Juneteenth is a day that honors Black freedom and Black resistance, and centers Black people’s unique contribution to the struggle for justice in the U.S. This Juneteenth is a rare moment for our communities to proclaim in one voice that Black Lives Matter, and that we won’t tolerate anything less than justice for all our people.” https://sixnineteen.com/about/
The Tulsa race massacre of 1921 took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921. Tulsa’s Greenwood District, known as the nation’s “Black Wall Street,” was one of the most prosperous Black American communities in the United States. On May 31st a mob inflamed by rumors that a young black man had raped a white girl. The blood bath lasted for 18 hours. More than 800 people were admitted to hospitals and as many as 6,000 black residents were interned at large facilities. This massacre has been called “the single worst incident of racial violence in American history”. The attack, carried out on the ground and from private aircraft, destroyed more than 35 square blocks of the district-at that time the wealthiest black community in the United States, known as “Black Wall Street”.
Systemic racism must be addressed and eradicated. Police must be open to making major changes to the systems in place that continue to allow and reinforce the “them” vs “us” approach to community policing. Demonstrations around the world are calling for changes in policies and protocols that “allow” choke holes, no-knock subpoenas, excessive force, profiling and accountability. There are also calls to defund the police and invest in Black communities through education, housing, jobs and more.
“White privilege” refers to societal privilege that benefits white people over non-white, particularly if they are otherwise under the same social, political or economic circumstances (Wikipedia) “Birthright” a particular right of possession or privilege one has from birth. White Nationalist – a type of nationalism or pan-nationalism which espouses the belief that white people are a race and seeks to develop and maintain a white racial and national identity. They with and are attached to the concept of a white nation” make America white again” is their war cry.
Since the passage of the 13th Amendment by Congress on January 31, 1865, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in the United States, passed the Senate on April 8, 1864, and the House on January 31,1865. Since then every time Black Americans make clear advances toward full participation in the greater society they have been greeted with roadblocks. The end of slavery was met by Black Codes and Jim Crow laws, the 1954 Brown vs the Board of Education ruling was met with shutting down public schools throughout the South and using tax dollars paid for segregated white private schools. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that outlaw’s discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, and racial segregation in schools, employment, and public accommodations.
As a society we must end the systemic racism present in the United States. The legacy of slavery, devaluing of human life, lynching’s and Jim Crow laws. There is a continuous struggle between the “haves” and the “have nots”. Those that have the means and resources are served a different set of rules and justice than persons of color. Americans that are Black are portrayed as criminals by media, less than human, “3/5ths Compromise” (United States Constitution race, class and gender,2007)
While people of color were suffering from white supremacy, all women were suffering from male supremacy. Neither white women or enslaved people could hold office, serve on juries, vote, obtain ownership of property in their own name and married women were denied the legal capacity to ho their own children. Discrimination, social injustice, gender, race, sexual orientation, disenfranchised, poverty, hatred and economic instability and the list goes on. We have an opportunity to embrace “real change; not lip service. We need to have open dialog. All players must be invited to the table. Police reform is at its highest level of “emergency” and since Mr. Floyd was heard saying “I can’t breathe”, other police encounters in other states have had police using excessive force! This violence did not start with George Floyd’s death, but we can say: it must end NOW.
We stand in solidarity with all Black Americans in mourning for their loss of a loved one. No mother should have to identify their 14-year-old son in a Morgue secondarily to being misidentified and shot by police. We are one community and as an organization that values diversity, equality and inclusion we stand with Black Lives Matter. We are passionate about serving members of our community and invite you to Stand up, speak up and Speak out against oppression and systemic racism. We are defined by how we treat people, as human beings. Our moral compass says if everyone isn’t free then no one is free. Freedom requires responsibility for one’s own actions. We abhor hate based organizations! Hate destroys the soul and dehumanizes. Demonstrations and protest continue; the streets are filled with people of all colors, race, sexual orientation, SES, education and age groups. They are gathering in the streets, parks and office buildings. Old, young and in between are risking their own health during this COVID-19 pandemic to gather in the streets and demand change. We cannot ignore the cries of mothers and fathers as they try to understand; “how my boy was shot in the back” by a police officer. We must remain steadfast and demand equality for all, concrete, obtainable change is going to take mass public outcry for our leaders to get off their collective asses and finally take action and dismantle the systems that led to the deaths of countless Black Americans.
We are all in this together and if we are truly invested in change, it will occur as long as we are alive, we must fight for equality and justice for all. I believe in humans. Humanity is depending on its leaders to do the right thing. Let’s move forward with our mission: GYCC is a 501-(c)(3) organization that provides an umbrella of resources, support, and connection to the LGBTQ+ community, friends, family, and allies across Yavapai County and Northern Arizona. GYCC provides a bridge between people in need and the organizations who serve them.
Respectfully submitted
Patricia K Beitel RN,MSN (retired)
Outreach Coordinator
When Times get tough…the tough get gardening!
GYCC is reaching out to the Community to provide a sense of hope and a bit of control in these chaotic times. Together we can be prepared to thrive, no matter what comes next.
With the “Grow Our Own” Program we are working to increase the integrity of the local food chain, support Emergency Preparedness and provide a great way to meet new friends and make connections during quarantine!
This is Pat! Pat Beitel is a retired RN, MSN, WHNP with an absolute passion for community advocacy and public health. She believes that education is an equalizer and she jumped in at the chance to educate the public on emergency preparedness and food sustainability.
Pat lives in the Mountains of Prescott and shares her lovely property with lots of wild life, including a family of deer. Normal in-ground gardening was not an option for Pat and her husband Gary, but she was excited to try out something new!
Straw Bale Gardening is a great opportunity for individuals, families and organizations to grow their own food and some to share with the Community.
After the Bales were delivered- Pat started the 10 day Conditioning Program where she added Nitrogen Fertilizer on specific days and soaked the bales daily. Here’s what that looks like:
After 10 days or so the Bales were ready to Plant!
But Pat wasn’t the only on excited about the Plants! A family of deer hungrily watched as she planted the beds. So here is Pat’s stylish solution to the local furry raiders.
Join GYCC and “Grow Our Own”!
“Grow our Own” is a new approach to Gardening for the Community – It’s a Satellite, Grow your own Hay Bale Garden program Supporting Preparedness & Community Networking
Hay Bales will provide gardening opportunity those who not capable of having a garden in their current living circumstances. This will be a pilot program to teach those who wish to learn about home gardening, and hopefully, with your help, provide starter kits to help them kick off their own personal gardens.
For more information or to start your own Straw Bale Garden Visit Us Here.
WE HAVE PLANTS!
So after spending about 12 days Conditioning our Straw Bales, we eagerly awaited the chance to put in our “Plant Babies”.
The “Conditioning Phase” went pretty smoothly. Here’s the schedule we followed:
We just used regular, non-organic lawn fertilizer for the nitrogen this time and applied it as directed. Then we soaked them really well daily.
We eagerly watched the Bale Temperature on Days 13-15. We used our regular kitchen meat thermometer and just stuck it in the top of the bale
Because we got a bit of a late start, we decided to purchase plant starters, which are plants that have been commercially grown as opposed to starting our own from seeds. We were so excited that we purchased our Plant Babies a little too soon and had to keep them watered and shaded for a few days.
Here they are!
Now….we wait!
On Day 16 our Bales were still 125 degrees! It was so hard to wait!!
Finally, on Day 17 the Temperature dropped below 100 Degrees and we were able to give our Plant Babies a new home!
Here it is in all it’s Straw Bale Glory!
Join us next time as we check out our Satellite Garden at Pat Beidel’s House!
Molly Freibott is the Co Founder of GYCC. She has a passion for organizing, managing programs supporting the Community and Faith Based Programs, especially those for under supported populations.
GYCC’S “GROW OUR OWN” PROJECT – Preparing to Thrive!
So we wanted to start a Garden….in a hurry?
8 Weeks of Quarantine… Grocery Stores Empty… Schools Closed… Businesses Shuttered…
How do we start re-opening and prepare for a future that is unsure? We do what Humans have always done in both hard times and good ones… Garden!
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”
Audrey Hepburn
“But,” you might be thinking, “I don’t have room, time, good soil, lots of money. . .”
Well neither did we! So we decided to try Straw Bale Gardening.
Follow along as we here at GYCC give Straw Bale Gardening (SBG) a try!!!
Like a lot of residents in Yavapai County, our property is basically giant rocks surrounded by clay. I spent literally weeks digging out regular “in ground” beds and hauling in soil. It was a LOT of work!
Enter Joel Karston’s Book “Straw Bale Gardens” and the glowing reviews from a co worker who shared these gorgeous pics of her SBG.
The idea of a No-Dig, Weed-Free, Self-Watering Garden was sounding pretty good!
We had an area in our back “Yard” whose only qualifications for garden readiness were:
Here it is Before- we did clear out the weeds:
The only prep we did was to lay down card board donated from Prescott Maytag Show Room. Thanks Maytag!
We ordered our Straw Bales from Olsens Grain in Dewey They helped us make sure we got straw: the yellow stuff, not hay or alfalfa. They will deliver your bales straight to your home and even unload them for about $20. (Be sure you tip well!)
During the early days of the Pandemic & lock down Straw and Alfalfa flew off the shelves as ranchers and farmers stocked up. Just another reason to start now while supplies are more secure.
We had a wonderful Volunteer make 2 trips in a pick-up truck to deliver our bales. Then Nick, my son and GYCC Volunteer, wheel barrow-ed them back to the area.
Here are the Supplies we purchased:
We may only need one soaker hose- so we’ll see. Keep your receipts!
Now the bales are ready to be “conditioned”. For the next 10 days Science will turn these bales into mini-growing-powerhouses!
Learn more about the “Grow Our Own” Program Here!
Molly Freibott is the Co Founder of GYCC. She has a passion for organizing, managing programs supporting the Community and Faith Based Programs, especially those for under supported populations.
In December, 2019 anew infectious disease was identified. This virus is a new member of the Corona Viruses. This new microorganism was unknown until the outbreak began in Wuhan, China. We have learned a lot about this “invisible enemy” since December, but we still have much to learn.
December, 2019 the world changed.
Suddenly our entire world was turned upside down. We were very much taken “by surprise”, not prepared for a World Health Crisis.
Since the onset of this pandemic, we have learned a lot, especially not to take things for granted. We have seen the worst and the best of the human psyche.
We will continue to “make it up as we go” because no one in our lifetime has experienced such a devastating illness; we have no idea yet how this virus is going to behave.
As of Mother’s Day, 2020, the Unites States had 1,309,541 cases and 78,795 deaths.
Abruptly, children all over the country were sent home from school. Preschools closed, colleges and universities were closed and/or went to remote online learning.
With school closures, schools have varied widely in what they have had to offer students. Schools have a legal, and, in my opinion, moral obligation to provide equitable learning opportunities. Often, Income – what zip code you are in – plays a major role in what is available depending on where you live. Prior to the pandemic, many public and some private schools did not have the necessary tools to teach students.
Students from impoverished, disenfranchised, low income homes and communities are unable to provide their students with Laptops, Wi-fi, notebooks and basic school supplies.
Poverty is always a risk factor when it concerns individual health and safety.
When the pandemic “shut down” our schools, parents teachers and school administrators, the entire country, was ill prepared for the immediate impact of this global phenomenon. We had to make quick arrangements for “home schooling”, child care before and after school, and many other basic services. Many decisions had to be made rapidly.
To date, schools have been closed since March or April, depending on where you live. Each state has “their own” ideas of what to do when a pandemic occurs. With no National Pandemic Infrastructure in place the school systems have struggled to provide an education while keeping everyone safe. Only time will tell how effective we have been.
This week, the CDC laid out it’s retailed, delayed road map for opening schools, child care centers, restaurants and various other institutions. (Washington Post, 5/19/2020).
Will schools reopen? Will Children return to classrooms?
The range of changes in the classroom will be multifaceted and perhaps difficult to maintain. Schools must have the following systems in place:
This is a Strange New World. Maybe, when it is all said and done, we will be able to implement long term solutions. Solutions that will keep class size small, adequate educational material and opportunities for all students regardless of their social economic status. Remote learning, computers, digital notepads, Wi-fi and other types of learning enhancements may be the “new normal”.
Every child counts. Let’s make sure to take some lessons and learn from this “Silent Enemy”. We can do better.
Everyone deserves an opportunity to experience a quality education regardless of their Social Economic Status, race, creed, sexual orientation or Zip Code. Investing in education….it may save your life!
Here are some great resources to check out as we begin to think about reopening schools:
Washington Post Article on CDC Guidelines
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/cdc-guidelines-released-at-last-offer-low-key-guide-to-reopening/2020/05/19/c99eb63a-99f8-11ea-a282-386f56d579e6_story.html
Prescott Unified School District Responds to Corona Virus
https://www.prescottschools.com/blog/pusd-response-to-covid-19-coronavirus/
CDC School Decision Tool
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-decision-tool.html
Covid-19 plays Havoc on High School Graduations
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0P4xlAtp?s=a3&pd=04jFDAkD
Patricia Beitel RN, MSN, WHNP (retired)
I am a product of my education; without it; I would have been a welfare statistic. As a young single, naïve teenager I “got pregnant” and became a mother at the grand old age of 19. I believe my “rough” start gave me a skill set that has allowed me to engage and advocate for the marginalized, disenfranchised, underserved individuals. My focus has been on community advocacy and public health. Education is an equalizer, a valuable commodity that no one can take away from you; use your resources and support public education.
Now that we’ve got 3 days of food and water, let’s move on to the next step: Your First Aid Emergency Supplies.
The Good News: You probably have every single one of these in a bin, a garage or a junk drawer.
The Bad News: No one really knows where they actually are and it might take some time to locate.
The Goal: LESS STRESS & PANIC – It will all be in one place. No panic trips to Walmart.
This list is meant to work for any Emergencies including Natural Disasters. We come from California so our Kit looked different as we were worried about Power Outages, broken glass etc.
Even if you think the item doesn’t apply to the current Covid situation- why not just have it anyway? We never could have imagined that having a supply of jigsaw puzzles and Board Games would actually save lives???
Take a quick look and put a check next to the ones that are probably already floating around the house/garage/drawer
https://www.ready.gov/kit
To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag. A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
You’ll notice the absence of Toilet Paper… I will leave that can of worms untouched… ?
For the first six items, I would use the term “Essential” instead of “Additional” here. Why? Because we’ve been there and done that. We know that these need to be in there.
Since Spring of 2020, the CDC has recommended people include additional items in their kits to help prevent the spread of coronavirus or other viruses and the flu.
Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:
Ok- so clear off a shelf or grab a duffel bag and start stuffing these things in there!
Pick up one or two things each time you see them at the store.
Be proud of yourself for taking care of yourself and your family. Survive & Thrive!
Molly Freibott is the Co Founder of GYCC. She has a passion for organizing, managing programs supporting the Community and Faith Based Programs, especially those for under supported populations.
If you are like us, everything happened so fast that before I could even think of stocking up on food…shelves were empty, online shelves were empty, big box stores were empty. It was an awful feeling and I wasted a good amount of time beating myself up for not having been an “Apocalypses Ready ”. But I finally realized that HEY- none of us knew this kind of shut down could happen.
Well… now we DO. No guilt, no blame. We have new knowledge and we can use it to help us Never Get to that Place Again.
The CDC puts out a great source called “Food & Water Needs: Preparing for a Disaster or Emergency”, you can check it out Here:
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/prepare.html
You might be worried that you to have an entire Years Supply of Organic Freeze Dried Food….but NO! The TRUTH is 72 hours worth of Food can Make ALL the difference in the world if the worst, the semi worst, or even the slightly bad happens.
So 3 days of Food….you can do that!
For our 72 hour Food Supply we will use the “Good, Better, Best” System.
Rule # 1: Emergency Food Storage done Imperfectly still counts!
Rule # 2: Fruit Loops, Eggos and Organically grown Quinoa all meet the goal of “Feeding your Family” …Good, Better, Best.
Rule # 3: Start with what you have and can afford, add the rest slowly.
Step One: Inventory
Step Two: What are MY family’s staples?
These are absolutely up to your individual needs, dietary requirements and budget. Do you eat cereal for dinner and vegetarian chilli for breakfast- GREAT! Write it down. Make a 3 day list- you can even just write down what your family ate for the last 3 days.
Step Three: Hunt and Gather
Remember when you could go to a grocery store and get everything on your list? Me neither…The truth is you have a limited supply of money and perhaps still a limited supply of goods. We now have restrictions on how many items we can purchase. Start grabbing things on your list when you see them.
You can even buy a pre-made Emergency Food Kit like this one here: https://preparednessmama.com/72-hour-emergency-food-kit/ But if powdered “Whey Milk Substitute” is not your thing- it may best be for the Zombie Apocalypse stock pile.
Here’s what our Family of Five’s 72 Hour Emergency Food Pantry Inventory:
A few hints from the CDC:
Keep foods that:
You may find an unlimited supply of Pinto Beans or Chedder flavored Spam…if your family will not eat it…don’t put it in your 72 Day supply!!! Maybe pick up a few in case of Zombie Apocalypse- but that’s another list. Buy food you will eat.
Storage: Keep this Supply Separate from your normal food- Don’t Cheat!
Finally- Water Water Water
That’s it! You can do this! Once we have these very Basics Covered we can take the Next Doable Step- Non Food/First Aid Supplies that you will actually Use!
Here are some great Checklists and resources from the CDC and other great Sources:
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_emergency-supply-kit-checklist.pdf
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_emergency-supply-kit-checklist.pdf
https://www.moneycrashers.com/organize-family-emergency-kit/
https://www.utah.gov/beready/business/documents/72-hourchecklistpdf.pdf
Molly Freibott is the Co Founder of GYCC. She has a passion for organizing, managing programs supporting the Community and Faith Based Programs, especially those for under supported populations.
So, now that things are starting to reopen, it’s time for all of us to step outside into the sunlight, take a look around and then take a moment, just a minute to give ourselves a collective pat on the back. We made it through Quarantine. Is it over….well no, could it happen again? Well….yes….but folks, we as humans pulled together and survived. It’s ok if you didn’t write a novel, become a vegan or train for a marathon while you were on quarantine. If you kept yourself, your family or pets alive, food on the table and found a way to survive the absence of toilet paper then congratulations, you did great.
What’s next? Boy don’t I wish I had an answer. But what I do know is we are now in a Brave New World. We never imagined that in 48 hours the entire world would shut down. It’s ok if you weren’t prepared. You didn’t know that that was your kids last day of school….indefinitely. We never imagined the whole globe would shut down; schools, airports, buses, businesses…we weren’t prepared for a global pandemic and what it would mean on a personal level to our families. That’s ok. You made it through, you did the best you could and that is enough. Let it be enough, take a deep breath and let’s move forward together.
Because we have new information and a new reality, we have an opportunity to be better prepared for the future. Whatever your thoughts about the pandemic, we can all agree that the future is not at all certain. We know that everything can change….we’ve been there, we’ve done it, we’ve learned from it. So, let’s prepare to not just Survive but Thrive as a Community and as a planet.
Join us as we do our very best to apply what we’ve learned from the last few months to help plan for the best…and the worst. We know how it feels to be caught unawares, to lack supplies, to lose jobs, to run out of food, to worry about letting our kids ride bikes because they might break and arm and the hospitals are no longer safe. Let’s take small, do able, non-scary steps to make plans for the best and the worst. I promise you will not have to dig a bunker, purchase a semi truck of toilet paper or learn to grind your own flour….just simple, doable steps to a more prepared future.
Here’s how we’ll start preparing to Survive and Thrive:
In these uncertain times, we are seeing a need for hope. People are needing a sense of control in their lives, no matter how small. We as a Community need to be prepared to thrive, whatever comes next.
GYCC is excited to announce our “Grow Our Own” Program!
“Grow our Own” is a new approach to Gardening for the Community – It’s a Satellite, Grow your own Hay Bale Garden program Supporting Preparedness & Community Networking
Hay Bales will provide gardening opportunity those who not capable of having a garden in their current living circumstances. This will be a pilot program to teach those who wish to learn about home gardening, and hopefully, with your help, provide starter kits to help them kick off their own personal gardens.
We hope to have Co-op type gatherings where members of the community can trade some of their produce for produce raised by others, so one person only need worry about one type of produce, not multiple.
Here’s how you can help!
We are hoping that our new program will be that ray of hope in our Community and we are looking for partners who can help make that hope a reality.
Anyone who Donates or Partners with us will get full credit, a link on our website as well as education brochures/materials we produce for this program.
Thank you for your time and attention and we hope to hear from you soon!
Contact us at GYCCinfo@gmail.com.
Molly Freibott is the Co Founder of GYCC. She has a passion for organizing, managing programs supporting the Community and Faith Based Programs, especially those for under supported populations.
Please note that all information is subject to change based on the changing environment. This is not an all inclusive list- there may be many other services/resources in the Quad City Community. Inclusion is not meant to imply endorsement nor is exclusion meant to convey non- endorsement.
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
You do NOT need to be a USBG member to apply for a philanthropic grant. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Foundation Staff at foundation@usbg.org
CORE – Children of Restaurant Employees
https://coregives.org/
CORE grants support to children of food and beverage service employees navigating life-altering circumstances. In times of extreme strain brought on by family death, injury or diagnosed medical condition, loss of home, or other sudden or extreme circumstances, food and beverage families can become overwhelmed financially and emotionally.
EL GATO AZUL – GATO COMMUNITY GIVES
No cost meals to individuals or families who may not have the ability to prepare meals at home or are economically challenged, includes lunches for students.
gcgprescott@gmail.com
Prescott Meals on Wheels
928 445-7630
PrescottMealsonWheels.com
For existing Home Delivered Meal Clients:
Prescott – Client Services Coordinator, Katie 928 445-7630 ext 602 or KatiePMOW@gmail.com
Prescott Valley – Client Services Coordinator – Mary, 928 445-7630 ext 603 or MaryBPMOW@gmail.com
People Who Care
Chino Valley: 928-636-3295
Prescott : 928-445-2480
Prescott Valley and Dewey : 928-925-3066
Provides caring non-medical volunteer assistance to adults unable to drive in order to help them continue living in their own homes
Prescott Area Shelter Services (PASS)
336 N. Rush Street Prescott, Arizona 86301
928.778.5933
Provides shelter and basic resources to homeless/transitional women, children and families of Yavapai County
Prescott SDA Church
2980 Willow Creek Road, Prescott
Each Thursday at 10 am, the Prescott SDA Church opens the Food Pantry for those in the community who are in need. The Food Bank is open to anyone who comes in.
Prescott Center for the Arts – PCA Serves
Volunteers providing assistance to those in need, with errands and delivery of groceries, prescriptions and other needs.
Fill out the form on their website
Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation
Emergency fund cards provided to DCS to help local foster families.
Grants for Kids program
yavapaicasaforkids.org
PRESCOTT AREA SHELTER SERVICES (PASS)
https://prescottshelters.org/
PASS provides shelter & basic resources to homeless/transitional women, children & families of Yavapai County
CENTERS FOR COMPASSION & JUSTICE SHELTER
We’re still serving!
*CCJ Thrift Store is closed until further notice
* Home Repair outreach is suspended
We continue to serve through:
Donate! Any amount helps! http://yavapaiccj.org/donate/
Offer to donate dinner for 35 people in our shelter
Hire the PWPA Crew for landscaping 928-445-8382
Send protective supplies, such as; antibacterial soap, gloves, and hand sanitizer
Source: Yavapai College Job Fairs
ABRiO Care Home Care
Hiring: Caregivers
830 S. Main Street, Suite 2C, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Call 928-634-6758
Albertsons
Apply Here
Amazon
Apply Here
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Hiring: Several jobs including state trooper and dispatch
Apply Here
Assisteo
Now Hiring: Home Health Clinicians
Apply Here
Send Resume to: shilles@assisteo.us
Associated Retina Consultants
Front Office Patient Check-In/Check-Out Representative
Opthalmic Technicians/Medical Assistant Posititons
Apply Here
AZTEC
Hiring: Instructors to work with residents with developmental disabilities
Apply Here
Bashas’
Cottonwood
Apoply Here
Banner Health
Hiring: Medical professionals and financial services representatives
Interviewing online
Apply Online
Caring Presence 805 Whipple St, Suite D, Prescott AZ
Now Hiring: Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Call 928-771-0701
www.caringpresence.com
Cenlar FSB
Hiring: Call-center work
Apply Here
Circle K
Hiring: store associates, assistant managers, store managers,
Apply Here
City of Cottonwood
816 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Call 928-340-2717Communications Specialist–
Click Here to apply
Firefigher: Click Here to apply
Police Officer Recruit: Click Here to apply
Police Officer Lateral: Click Here to apply
Wastewater Operator Trainee/I/II: Click Here to apply
Accounting Specialist II: Click Here to apply
Court Clerk I: Click Here to apply
Core Mark
Hiring: Full-time warehouse workers, Class A CDL Drivers and Driver Helpers
Apply Here
CVS Health
Apply Here
Dollar General
Apply Here
Fry’s Food Stores: Apply Online Here
Prescott Valley: Glassford & Florentine Call: 928-445-3010
Prescott: Sandretto & Willow Creek Rd Call: 928-778-3717
Prescott: Fair & Miller Valley: Call: 928-778-6494
Cottonwood: Call (928) 634-9611
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council- Summer Camps
Now Hiring:
Assistant Camp Director, Program Director, Business Manager,
Health Supervisor (RN) Trading Post Coordinator, Unit Counselors
Apply Here
Reference Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/campref2020
KAZTV- Channel 7
Now Hiring: Sales Account Executive
Call: 928-778-6770 Prescott Office
Send Resume to Richard Howe: rhowe@aztv.com
Kindred at Home: 155 W. Iron Springs Rd, #11 Prescott
Now Hiring: Caregivers
Call: 928-776-1525
Apply here
Mountain View Manor: 1045 Sandretto Dr. Prescott
Now Hiring: RN’s, LPNs and CNA’s
Compensation: DOE
Shifts available: ALL
Apply Here
Rainbow Acres: 2102 Reservation Loop Rd, Camp Verde
Now Hiring: Caregiver, Construction & Maintenance Assistant
Call: 928-567-5231
ResCare Home Care:
3001 Main St. Suite B, Prescott Valley
Call 928-717-9981
Now Hiring: In-Home Caregiving Positions
Cottonwood Office: Apply Here
Prescott Office: Apply Here
Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch:
240 LIbby Lane, PO Box 759, Cornville, AZ
Now Hiring: Direct Support Professionals- work with adults with autism
Call: 928-634-4784
Apply Here
Safeway Stores: All Positions & All Locations
Pre-apply online here
Sprouts
Apply Here
Target
Apply Here
U-Haul
Apply Here
Walgreens
Apply Here
Walmart
Prescott
Now Hiring: Stocker/ Backroom/ Receiving Associate/ Cashier, Front End Associate/Food Associate
Apply Here
Prescott Valley
Now Hiring: Sales/Backroom/Receiving/Cashier
Apply Here
Cottonwood
Now Hiring: Sales Associate /Stocker / Backroom / Receiving Associate
Apply Online
CORE – Children of Restaurant Employees
CORE grants support to children to food & beverage service employees navigating life-altering circumstances.
https://coregivers.org/
The Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
Emergency Relief Fund to provide emergency assistance to restaurant industry workers.
https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/
One Fair Wage
Emergency Assistance Fund for tipped and service workers — meaning restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers, etc
https://onefairwage.com/
The National Domestic Workers Alliance
Provides assistance to domestic workers so that they can stay home and healthy during the coronavirus outbreak.
https://www.domesticworkers.org/
The Town Hall Project
Searchable map of dozens of mutual aid funds that are supporting workers and communities in need during the outbreak.
https://townhallproject.com/
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER DISASTER RELIEF
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
LOST YOUR JOB DUE TO COVID-19?
Unemployment insurance benefits may be available at:
https://des.az.govemployment-individual
PEOPLE WHO CARE
https://peoplewhocareaz.com/
Chino Valley: (928) 636-3295
Prescott: (928) 445-2480
Prescott Valley & Dewey: (928) 925-3066
People Who Care provides caring non- medical volunteer assistance to adults unable to drive in order to help them continue living in their own homes.
FOR INFORMATION ON DAYS & TIMES OF FOOD PROGRAMS IN SEDONA/ COTTONWOOD/ CAMP VERDE AREA VISIT: WWW.MOHELP.ORG
Arizona 24-Hour Help Line for Seniors unable to access Groceries:
Call 602-264-4357
Food Services • Bread of Life Mission – Camp Verde
Camp Verde Senior Center
Cornville Food Bank (First Baptist Church) 928-634-4750
Food Banks
Please call before you go as hours and days of operation along with eligibility may vary.
Check Arizona Food Bank Network for a list of area resources.
Chino Valley Food Bank
http://www.azfoodbanks.org/index.php/foodbank/article/chino_valley_food_bank
1943 N Voss Dr, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-8478
Food Pantry
St Luke’s: 2000 Shepherds Ln Prescott, AZ 86301-6143
(928) 778-4499
The elderly, low income families and anyone in need of help are served by warm loving parish volunteers. If clients, ask for help in other areas the volunteers direct them to the appropriate agency.
Prescott Valley Food Bank
8671 E. Spouse Drive, Suite A, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 772-4490
Walk-ins served. No referral required. Photo ID and proof of address needed. Must meet federal poverty guidelines.
Salvation Army is offering Operation Food Box
(928) 788-0150
A food box will be dropped at an individual’s door.
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance: Chino Valley Mobile Pantry
650 Road 3 SE (Off of HWY 89A), Chino Valley, AZ, 86323
(602) 242-3663
United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund.
(866) 211-9966
They will help with bills, rent and food. Call and provide zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.
Yavapai County Food Bank
8866 E Long Mesa Dr, Prescott Valley
(928) 775-5255
Restaurants and services who will deliver or provide curb-side takeout.
Manzanita Outreach
(928) 649-5772 or 623-694-4796
* Meals on Wheels in the Verde Valley Region
* Community Supplemental Food Program
Mingus High School:
* Grab and Go meals available for all K-12
* Grab and Go breakfast 8-9AM
* Grab and Go lunch 11AM – 12 noon
Mt. View United Methodist Church Food Pantry
(928) 634-8857
Old Town Mission Food Pantry
Cottonwood (928) 634-8857
Rising Hope Food Pantry
Cottonwood (928) 634-4321
Salvation Army
Flagstaff (928) 774-1403
Salvation Army
Prescott (928) 778-0150
Sedona Community Center
(928) 282-2834
o Meals on Wheels Delivery
o Hot lunch available for pick up at 11 AM daily,
* Call 24 hours in advance •
Sedona Community Food Bank
(928) 204-2808
o Distribution on Wednesdays, via drive through pickup •
Sedona Oak Creek School District
(for anyone up to age 18)
(928) 204-6836
Grab & Go Breakfast
available 8AM-9AM
Here are the Sites:
* Sedona Community Center, 2615 melody Lane
* Windsong Mobile Home Park, 2466 W SR 89A
* Big Park Community School, 25 W. Saddlehorn Rd.
Grab and Go Lunch
available 9AM-12PM
Here are the Sites
* Sedona Red Rock High School, Upper Red Rock Loop
* West Sedona School, Posse Ground Rd.
7th Day Adventist Community Service Center Food Pantry
Camp Verde
(928) 567-4281
St, Andrews Church
Sedona
Providing restaurant gift cards
Society of St, Vincent de Paul
St. John Vianney Food Pantry
(928) 282-7545
Yavapai Apache Nation Food Bank
(928) 567-2124
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
You do not need to be a USBG member to apply for a philanthropic grant. If you need assistance or have questions, contact Foundation Staff at foundation@usbg.org
Sometimes screen time is a necessity if we have children at home and work we need to do. Here are three apps that make screen time a learning time:
If you’re feeling stressed or nervous during these days of COVID-19, you’re not alone. Uncertainty and the sense of not being safe — not to mention physical distancing, round-the-clock news and empty grocery shelves — are stressful. What you’re feeling is common around the world.
We know you’re looking for ways to take care of yourself and #BeTheDifference. We’ve compiled these tips from the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to help you care for your own and your loved ones’ mental health.
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911.
You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.
For more information and resources from MHFA during this difficult time, read these new resources on our blog:
Source: Yavapai College Job Fairs
Walmart– Apply at www.careers.walmart.com
Prescott
Now Hiring: Stocker/ Backroom/ Receiving Associate/ Cashier, Front End Associate/Food Associate
Apply Here
Prescott Valley
Now Hiring: Sales/Backroom/Receiving/Cashier
Apply Here
Cottonwood
Now Hiring: Sales Associate /Stocker / Backroom / Receiving Associate
Apply Online
Fry’s Food Stores
Prescott Valley: Glassford & Florentine Call: 928-445-3010
Prescott:
Sandretto & Willow Creek Rd Call: 928-778-3717
Fair & Miller Valley: Call: 928-778-6494
Cottonwood: Call 928-634-9611
Apply Online
Safeway Stores All Positions & All Locations
Pre-apply online here
KAZTV- Channel 7
Now Hiring: Sales Account Executive
Call: 928-778-6770 Prescott Office
Send Resume to Richard Howe: rhowe@aztv.com
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council- Summer Camps
Now Hiring:
Assistant Camp Director, Program Director, Business Manager,
Health Supervisor (RN) Trading Post Coordinator, Unit Counselors
Apply Here
Reference Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/campref2020
Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch
240 LIbby Lane, PO Box 759, Cornville, AZ
Now Hiring: Direct Support Professionals- work with adults with autism
Call: 928-634-4784
Apply Here
Rainbow Acres
2102 Reservation Loop Rd, Camp Verde
Now Hiring: Caregiver, Construction & Maintenance Assistant
Call: 928-567-5231
ABRiO Care Home Care
Now Hiring Caregivers
830 S. Main Street, Suite 2C, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Call 928-634-6758
Assisteo
Now Hiring: Home Health Clinicians
Apply Here: www.assithomehealth.com
Send Resume to: shilles@assisteo.us
Associated Retina Consultants
Now Hiring: Front Office Patient Check-In/Check-Out Representative
Opthalmic Technicians/Medical Assistant Posititons
Website
Caring Presence
805 Whipple St, Suite D, Prescott AZ
Now Hiring: Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Call 928-771-0701
Website
Kindred at Home
Now Hiring: Caregivers
155 W. Iron Springs Rd, #11 Prescott
Call: 928-776-1525
Apply here
Mountain View Manor
Now Hiring: RN’s, LPNs and CNA’s
1045 Sandretto Dr. Prescott
Compensation: DOE
Shifts available: ALL
Apply Here
City of Cottonwood
816 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Call 928-340-2717
Communications Specialist- Click Here to apply
Firefigher: Click Here to apply
Police Officer Recruit: Click Here to apply
Police Officer Lateral: Click Here to apply
Wastewater Operator Trainee/I/II: Click Here to apply
Accounting Specialist II: Click Here to apply
Court Clerk I: Click Here to apply
ResCare Home Care
Now Hiring: In-Home Caregiving Positions
3001 Main St. Suite B, Prescott Valley
Call 928-717-9981
Cottonwood Office: Apply Here
Prescott Office: Apply Here
Sedona/Verde Valley
FOR INFORMATION ON DAYS & TIMES OF FOOD PROGRAMS IN SEDONA/ COTTONWOOD/ CAMP VERDE AREA VISIT: WWW.MOHELP.ORG
Food Services • Bread of Life Mission – Camp Verde
Camp Verde Senior Center
Cornville Food Bank (First Baptist Church) 928-634-4750
Manzanita Outreach (928) 649-5772 or 623-694-4796
* Meals on Wheels in the Verde Valley Region
* Community Supplemental Food Program
Mingus High School:
* Grab and Go meals available for all K-12
* Grab and Go breakfast 8-9AM
* Grab and Go lunch 11AM – 12 noon
Mt. View United Methodist Church Food Pantry 928-634-8857
Old Town Mission Food Pantry- Cottonwood 928-634-8857
Rising Hope Food Pantry- Cottonwood 928-634-4321
Salvation Army Flagstaff 928-774-1403 •
Salvation Army Prescott 928-778-0150 •
Sedona Community Center (928) 282-2834
o Meals on Wheels Delivery
o Hot lunch available for pick up at 11 AM daily,
* Call 24 hours in advance •
Sedona Community Food Bank 928-204-2808
o Distribution on Wednesdays, via drive through pickup •
Sedona Oak Creek School District
(for anyone up to age 18) 928- 204-6836
Grab & Go Breakfast available 8AM-9AM
Here are the Sites:
* Sedona Community Center, 2615 melody Lane
* Windsong Mobile Home Park, 2466 W SR 89A
* Big Park Community School, 25 W. Saddlehorn Rd.
Grab and Go Lunch available 9AM-12 noon
Here are the Sites
* Sedona Red Rock High School, Upper Red Rock Loop
* West Sedona School, Posse Ground Rd.
7th Day Adventist Community Service Center Food Pantry – Camp Verde 928-567-4281
St, Andrews Church – Sedona
o Providing restaurant gift cards
Society of St, Vincent de Paul
St. John Vianney Food Pantry 928-282-7545
Yavapai Apache Nation Food Bank – 928-567-2124
Please note that all information is subject to change based on the changing environment. Often information is updated on websites or Facebook pages. This is not an all inclusive list, there may be other services/resources in the Quad City community. Inclusion is not meant to imply an endorsement nor is exclusion meant to convey non-endorsement.
Arizona 24-hour Help Line for seniors unable to access groceries:
602 264-4357
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
You do NOT need to be a USBG member to apply for a philanthropic grant. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Foundation Staff at foundation@usbg.org
CORE – Children of Restaurant Employees
https://coregives.org/
CORE grants support to children of food and beverage service employees navigating life-altering circumstances. In times of extreme strain brought on by family death, injury or diagnosed medical condition, loss of home, or other sudden or extreme circumstances, food and beverage families can become overwhelmed financially and emotionally.
EL GATO AZUL – GATO COMMUNITY GIVES
No cost meals to individuals or families who may not have the ability to prepare meals at home or are economically challenged, includes lunches for students.
gcgprescott@gmail.com
Prescott Meals on Wheels
928 445-7630
PrescottMealsonWheels.com
For existing Home Delivered Meal Clients:
Prescott – Client Services Coordinator, Katie 928 445-7630 ext 602 or KatiePMOW@gmail.com
Prescott Valley – Client Services Coordinator – Mary, 928 445-7630 ext 603 or MaryBPMOW@gmail.com
People Who Care
Chino Valley: 928-636-3295
Prescott : 928-445-2480
Prescott Valley and Dewey : 928-925-3066
People Who Care provides caring non-medical volunteer assistance to adults unable to drive in order to help them continue living in their own homes
Prescott Area Shelter Services (PASS)
336 N. Rush Street Prescott, Arizona 86301
928.778.5933
PASS provides shelter and basic resources to homeless/transitional women, children and families of Yavapai County
Prescott SDA Church
2980 Willow Creek Road, Prescott
Each Thursday at 10 am, the Prescott SDA Church opens the Food Pantry for those in the community who are in need. The Food Bank is open to anyone who comes in.
Prescott Center for the Arts – PCA Serves
Volunteers providing assistance to those in need, with errands and delivery of groceries, prescriptions and other needs.
Fill out the form on their website
Food Banks
Please call before you go as hours and days of operation along with eligibility may vary.
Check Arizona Food Bank Network for a list of area resources.
Chino Valley Food Bank
1943 N Voss Dr, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-8478
Food Pantry
St Luke’s: 2000 Shepherds Ln Prescott, AZ 86301-6143
(928) 778-4499
The elderly, low income families and anyone in need of help are served by warm loving parish volunteers. If clients, ask for help in other areas the volunteers direct them to the appropriate agency.
Prescott Valley Food Bank
8671 E. Spouse Drive, Suite A, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 772-4490
Walk-ins served. No referral required. Photo ID and proof of address needed. Must meet federal poverty guidelines.
Salvation Army is offering Operation Food Box
(928) 788-0150
A food box will be dropped at an individual’s door.
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance: Chino Valley Mobile Pantry
650 Road 3 SE (Off of HWY 89A), Chino Valley, AZ, 86323
(602) 242-3663
United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund.
(866) 211-9966
They will help with bills, rent and food. Call and provide zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.
Yavapai County Food Bank
8866 E Long Mesa Dr, Prescott Valley
(928) 775-5255
Restaurants and services who will deliver or provide curb-side takeout.
Augie’s
1721 State Route 69 86301, Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 770-0330
Take out for lunch and dinner. Menu available online. Call ahead.
Atmesfir
232 S. Montezuma Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-1929
Will offer to-go ordering and curbside delivery effective Monday, March 23, 2020 and our tentative new hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Beijing Garden
1042 Willow Creek Rd #105, Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 778-5276
Take out available for Chinese food
Berry’s Pie Pantry
230 N Virginia St, Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 778-0511
Berry’s Pie Pantry will be open from 8am-2pm for call a head drive thru orders only. We will be closed on Sunday and Mondays. We will serve Breakfast 8-11am and Lunch from 11 to close. Fruit pies will be done by 10 and Meringue pies done at Noon. Give us a call and start reserving your pies tomorrow.
Carmella’s
120 N Montezuma St Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-4948
To Go and curb side service will remain available during business hours
El Gato Azul
928 445-1070
No cost meals to individuals or families who may not have the ability to prepare meals at home or are economically challenged, includes lunches for students. Email gcgprescott@gmail.com
Curbside pickup and takeout also available, call or email in advance. Check their Facebook site for updated information and daily specials.
Farm Provisions
148 N. Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-3001
Curbside pickup.
Frannie’s – frozen yogurt, ice cream, coffee & bakery
104 W Gurley.St. Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 515-2316
Call ahead, delivery out the back door. Coffee, bakery, shakes and smoothies. Acai bowls, green smoothies.
Lindo Mexico
1260 Gail Gardner Way #101, Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 277-0924
Call for takeout orders, family specials available. Check Facebook for specials.
Lone Star Café
106 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-8202
Take-Out orders are still ALWAYS available for those who aren’t comfortable with eating in & want to keep their social distancing up!
Los Pinos
1245 White Spar Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 541-1245
Los Pinos is now offering curbside pick-up as well as delivery throughout the Prescott area from 4PM – 7PM Tuesday through Saturday. Curbside orders will receive a 15% discount and delivery is free for all orders over $25.00. Call us at 928-541-1245 to place you order.
Murphy’s
201 N Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 227-2791
Open 11 to 8, we will be closing early for the time being but offering takeout/curbside and delivery as well Check out Facebook page for menu and more info
Pangaea Bakery
1260 Gail Gardner Way #105, Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 778-2953
Open 7-6 Tues-Saturday. Curbside, Take out, Order ahead. Also carrying Whipstone Farms produce, market items such as dried beans, cheeses, salamis, gf pastas and more.
Park Plaza Liquor & Deli
402 W Goodwin, Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 541-9894
(928) 541-9867
Take out with designated window for pickup orders. Minimum and charges may apply. Delivery within 5 mile area.
Prescott Breadery
713 West Rosser, Prescott, AZ 86301
Bakery with free delivery and curbside pickup.
Raven Café
142 N Cortez St Prescott, Arizona 86301
(928) 717-0009
We will continue to offer curbside take-out service and will be setting up a window kiosk for ordering food, coffee, espresso drinks, and beer and wine to go. Our new curbside menu will be located in the menu boxes on the front of the building as well as on our website.
Rosa’s Pizzeria, Taco Don’s and The Barley Hound
Prescott
Rosa’s Pizzeria and Taco Don’s will remain open for curbside takeout and delivery. In an effort to consolidate costs and staff across each restaurant, The Barley Hound will temporarily be closing and Vivili will now be offering the following:
Rosa’s will now be offering curbside delivery for locals. Call the restaurants for details on how can order and receive a SEALED bag with your food.
Rosa’s is offering 20% off of delivery through Postmates. Rosa’s will seal the bags so you know they have not been tampered with. Touch-Free delivery can also be organized through the Postmates app.
The famous Duck Burger and ‘Merica Burger from The Barley Hound will be available to order through Rosa’s.
Rosa’s is offering 50% off for service industry workers.
EMPLOYEES OF VIVILI HOSPITALITY GROUP WILL EAT FOR FREE FROM ROSA’S OR TACO DONS – See your managers.
The Taco Don’s drive-thru and pick-up will also now be open Monday-Saturday as usual. Ordering from Taco Don’s will be available on Postmates soon.
Superstition Meadery
120 W Gurley St, Cellar Prescott, Arizona 86301
(928) 458-4256
Full menu at Back Alley – To go and drive thru
How it works: call ahead and pay with your credit or debit card over the phone .. Please allow 30 minutes for us to put together your order. Drive up to our back alley entrance and we will bring your Superstition mead & eats to your car!
Streets of New York
150 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301
Streets of New York of Prescott and Prescott Valley are open for pick up or delivery! We will bring your food out to your vehicle if you would like.
The Local
520 West Sheldon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 237-4724
Most pizza places will offer take out and delivery, too many to list here. Check their websites or Facebook pages
Billy Jack’s Saloon & Grill
2555 S AZ-69 Humboldt, Arizona 86329
(928) 632-8689
Takeout and curbside pickup, menu on Facebook page
Blue Hills Café
E Bradshaw Mountain Rd 12262 Dewey, Arizona 86327
(928) 772-7893
Jen’s 7th Avenue Café
6800 E State Rt 69, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-2233
Take out, curbside and free delivery in Prescott Valley and Dewey. Menus on Facebook.
LEFF-TS STEAKHOUSE
150 AZ-69, Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 632-1388
Takeout, menu online
Lindo Mexico
5684 E, AZ-69, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 227-1512
Call for takeout orders, family specials available. Check Facebook for specials
Prescott Club at StoneRidge
928.775.9140
Offering delivery(limited area) and curbside to go only, Call us or email Info@PrescottClubAZ.com
The Peavine Coffee House
7401 E Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
We are operating as usual through our curbside orders. Fresh baked goods coming out of the oven all day & we are serving our full menu!
Sally B’s Café
7680 E Highway 69, Prescott Valley
(928) 772-2053
Take Out. If you want curbside pick up we can do that too. Let us know when you order and we will make it happen!
Streets of New York
7025 E Florentine Rd Ste 102, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
The Copper Pit
5860 N Robert Road, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 237-9456
Takeout burgers and hamburgers.
The Iron Cask
5533 SR 69 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 515-2906
We are now introducing a take-out/curbside menu. Please call us to place an order.
Big Daddy E’s
501 N. Hwy. 89 Chino Valley, Arizona 86323
(928) 515-2344
Curbside pickup, may do home delivery
Danny B”S fish n Chips
501 N State Route 89
(928) 277-0283
Will be more than happy to run your take out orders to your car just call n order and call when you pull up and we will bring your pick up order out to you.
Door Dash
Order online for DoorDash’s super-fast delivery or pick-up in Prescott. Currently serving 96 restaurants, subject to change.
Grub Hub
Order online for delivery or pick-up in Prescott. Currently serving 167 restaurants
Postmates
Food delivery in Prescott
First Class Taxi & Delivery
(928) 772-3000
Prescott and Prescott Valley
Fry’s Food Stores
Online grocery shopping and pickup. Delivery may be available in some locations. Formerly called Clicklist, now called Instacart
950 West Fair Street Prescott, Arizona 86305 (928) 778-6494
3198 Willow Creek Rd Prescott AZ 86305 (928) 778-3717
6450 N Viewpoint Dr, Prescott Valley (928) 772-8920
Prescott Farmers Market Delivery
Food for purchase by designated dates
Safeway
Order online for store pickup and delivery
1044 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
450 White Spar Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303
7720 E Hwy 69, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
1031 N US Hwy 89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Sprouts
174 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301 928-499-3350
5645 E State Route 69, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-379-8000
Walmart
1280 Gail Gardner Way, Prescott, AZ 86305
3050 E State Route 69Prescott, AZ 86301
3450 Glassford Hill Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Order online for store pickup, delivery may be available in some locations
Olsen’s Grain For Healthy Animals
Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey, Chino Valley, Flagstaff, Verde Valley
(928) 445-1664
Are you feelin’ stressed out? Worried? Need to chat? We’re here for you.
Contact us at gyccinfo@gmail.com
So much thanks to all of our friends at Prescott Indivisible for putting out an amazing Newsletter and allowing us to share the information with the Community. This update is brought to you by Prescott Indivisible, Quad City Interfaith Counsel, Greater Yavapai County Coalition, Coalition for Compassion & Justice, Salvation Army, US Vets, Launch Pad Teen Center, People Who Care, Prescott Meals on Wheels, United Way and a whole group of amazing Community Partners working together to keep everyone safe.
The City of Prescott’s Covid-19 Coordination Team held a Press Conference on March 17th led by Mayor Greg Mengarelli. Click here for the link to the City’s Facebook Page: March 17th Press Release. Represented were the YC Dept. of Health, YRMC, EMS , Chief of Police, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and other vital personnel. Their contact with the Yavapai County Health Department is Leslie Horton. They have an informational website at Yavapai.us/chs and you can call with questions at 844-542-8201.
Some statistics:
Testing:
If you are sick they suggest:
Prescott Valley’s Mayor Kell Palguta has issued a State of Emergency- it can be read here https://www.pvaz.net/DocumentCenter/View/9406/COVID-19-Proclamation_3-16-20
You can also read Prescott Valley’s Pandemic Response plan and get answers to FAQ Here: https://www.pvaz.net/DocumentCenter/View/9406/COVID-19-Proclamation_3-16-20
The AZ Poison and Drug Information Center is now taking COVID-19 calls from Arizona providers and the general public: 1-844-542-8201
Prescott Valley Food Bank: 8671 East Spouse Drive, Suite A, Prescott Valley
Hours: Mon-Fri: Noon-2:45 Phone: 928-772-4490
Walk-ins served. No referral required. Photo ID & proof of address needed.
Must meet federal poverty guidelines.
Yavapai County Food Bank, 8866 E. Long Mesa Dr. Prescott Valley
Hours Tues- Wed: 3-5 pm & Thurs-Fri. 1-3 pm
Phone 928-775-5255
Refer to their COVID-19 Guidelines here.
Prescott Meals on Wheels: Keeping Seniors and Volunteers Safe in Our Community amid COVID-19
Click Here to read about their temporary process for home delivered meals.
At this time Meals on Wheels does NOT need volunteers. They are still delivering meals once a week and their staff is practicing safe social distancing. Contact Prescott Meals on Wheels at
928-445-7630 or PMOWcares@gmail.com
Salvation Army is offering Operation Food Box
A food box will be dropped at an individual’s door, reducing the face-to-face exposure.
For more info. call 928-788-0150 or click here.
Untied Way Worldwide COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund was launched on March 17 th . They will help with bills, rent and food.
1-866-211-9966. Or at www.unitedway.org
Source: United Way Worldwide. Their Dir of Public Relations can be contacted at Sourtherlyn.Reisig@uww.unitedway.org.
SANITIZING SUPPLIES & NON PERISHABLE FOOD NEEDED: QUAD CITY INTERFAITH COUNSEL
Gail Cook, member of Prescott Indivisible and Molly Freibott with the Quad City Interfaith Counsel and GYCC Faith Bridge will be collecting donations of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and non- perishable food to give to those who cannot afford to stock up or don’t have transportation. Anything will help- 2-4 Rolls of Toilet paper, one large bottle of hand sanitzer or disinfectant wipes can be broken up into smaller packets.
They are working with Coalition for Compassion & Justice, Salvation Army and US Vets. Quad City Interfaith Counsel is a grassroots coalition of Congregations and Community Groups.
Contact Gail for donations or volunteering at gacooklotus56@hotmail.com or 928-899-2407
Or Molly Freibott at AZFAITHBRIDGE@gmail.com
PEOPLE WHO CARE is seeking volunteers to grocery shop and pick up medical needs for clients in the quad cities. Contact Peggy at 928-445-2480 on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. She will interview you briefly and let you know what is needed.
Client contact is not needed, drop off at door; People Who Care will explain payment options. They need drivers who shop! Thank you!
General questions, call Barbara Jacobsen – 928-848-3914
Salvation Army, Prescott
The Salvation Army Shelter is still open.
The Salvation Army, 225 S Montezuma St, Prescott, is taking food donations to prepare meals for 20-30 people this week and next. Please drop off food labeled for ‘Deep Freeze’ and staff will prepare the meals. Drop off is next to the thrift shop, Monday- Friday 8-12 or 1-4. Thank you!
SCHOOL LUNCHES & MEAL PROGRAMS:
Chino Valley Unified School District
MEAL SERVICE FOR STUDENTS: Meal service will continue for students throughout the duration of school closures, except during our regularly scheduled Spring Break of March 20-27, 2020.
Monday, March 16 – Thursday, March 19, 2020: Nutritious Grab-and-Go lunches will be available to CVUSD students at the CVUSD Adult Education campus located at 12970 3rd St, Chino. Grab-and-Go lunches will be available curbside at this location between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Look for the Nutrition Services canopy located on the southeast corner. Students must be present for food pick up.
Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2020: Nutritious Grab-and-Go meals will be available for curbside pick-up at all CVUSD school site locations. Grab-and-Go breakfasts will be available between 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. and lunches will be available between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at every location. Students must be present for food pick up. If you have any questions regarding service times or locations, please contact the Nutrition Services Department at (909) 628-1201 x1500.
Humboldt Unified School District
The Humboldt Unified School District will be providing free prepackaged breakfast and lunch meals to all children who are 18 years and younger. Meal service will be offered from 11:30 to 1:00 Monday through Friday. Breakfast for the following day will be given out during lunch.
Please note that schools are not open at breakfast but a breakfast meal for the following day will be given during lunch service the day before.
Meals will be given in a walk-up/drive-through fashion. There will be no congregate seating. All pick-up locations are outside.
Meals are offered at the following sites:
Lake Valley Elementary School: School Bus Drop Off
Coyote Springs Elementary: Front of School Office
Humboldt Elementary School: At the Front Gate
Mountain View Elementary School: Front of School Office
Please note that the following sites will be closing as of March 18th due to low participation: Bradshaw Mountain High School, Glassford Hill Middle School, Bradshaw Mountain Middle School
Please contact HUSD Child Nutrition at 928-759-5014 if you have any questions. The team takes the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread very seriously. In addition to the outstanding food safety and cleaning procedures already in place, HUSD is also following the CDC guidelines to further protect staff, students, and the community during this time.
HUSD would also like to encourage families or children, regardless of where you live, to utilize the free meal program at this time.
Prescott Public Library will be closed until at least April 13th. Modified services will begin on Friday, March 20th. Please see their website for further updates: Prescott Library Website. www.prescottlibrary.info
Prescott Valley Library will be closed until April 1. They are offering many digital service: E-books and e-audio books, Ask a Librarian question form can be accessed online or you can call at 928-759-3040. There are many other resources on their website: www.pvlib.net/.
Books on loan do not need to be returned until the library reopens. The Library has a 24/7 drive-up book return, and Drive-up Window services will be extended from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Chino Valley Library will be closed until April 1st. Curbside service is available. You can reserve your materials online or by calling 928-636-2687 (Main) or 928-636-9115 (Children’s). Follow their instructions for pick up.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm.
Sedona, Verde Valley and Cottonwood Libraries were still open as of 3/18/2020 with business as usual
Prescott and Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation
All town parks will remain open to the public but their restrooms and playgrounds will be closed to use.
All Parks & Recreation classes and programs are suspended until further notice.
Many Parks are waiving fees to allow families a place to go.
YMCA Prescott is closed, all programs and classes are cancelled.
Navajo Parks Closed: Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announced they will limit the number of outside visitors and close down Navajo run Parks. He says “We ask for our visitors to respect the sovereignty of the Navajo Nation,” Source
Ways that you can help seniors our community:
Set up a grocery pick up by ordering online and pick up groceries when ready.
Work with neighbors on putting together a phone list to call and check up on one another or start a conversation during social isolation.
Online 12 step meetings: http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
Speaker Tape Websites: https://www.aaspeaker.com/
Each day I wake up and shower. I put my clothes on just like everyone else. There is nothing different from me than to anyone else. At face value I am just another big black man but to my core I am a transman of color.
What does this mean exactly? It means that each day I go about my life in a small town living my truth. Even though I have had my run ins with racist, transphobic, and homophobic people, I still live my truth. Prescott, AZ is a small town that moves at a small-town pace and I have grown to love it. I do not plan to live here for the rest of my life, but I am living here now, and I make the best of it.
I married a beautiful and smart woman, who happens to be white. Let me tell you, some of the looks we get are interesting and down -right intense sometimes. She has witnessed statements such as “Why is she with that n****r?”. When I tell you, she was about to fight this little old lady, I mean fist balled up and ready to pounce. She was pissed. This is just the face value of what we have to deal with in a small-town. Imagine what they would say if they knew I was a transman. I have been called a “him her”, “it”, “thing”, and my all-time favorite (said with great sarcasm) “in-between”.
Even though my time in Prescott, AZ has been met with some negative situations it has also been filled with such beauty and wonder. Prescott is an amazingly beautiful town. The mountains and trees sing during the sunrise and sunset. I have worked with many types of people who have showed me so much love and respect. I have made wonderful and supportive friends through working with GYCC and in the community. Prescott has changed so much since I moved here in 2012 and changed for the better. I look forward to expanding the thoughts of the people in the community with the work GYCC is doing.