By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
COCONINO COUNTY — At the recent Grow Together Fredonia meeting, participants provided the following links to families who may be affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) families in Coconino County will continue to receive benefits without interruption through December 31, 2025, due to the approval of emergency funding by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. We are thankful that the Board took action to provide this temporary assistance during the federal government shutdown. The CCHHS WIC program is open and serving clients. WIC participants can continue to use their WIC benefits at any WIC-authorized store. https://www.coconino.az.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3297
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WIC clients can meet in person on Thursday mornings, across from the library, entrance by courthouse.
Food Resources:
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DES updates on SNAP benefits https://des.az.gov/na
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Additional DES food resources https://des.az.gov/food-assistance
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DES emergency food boxes https://des.az.gov/emergency-food
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Double up Food Bucks location finder for Farmer’s Markets https://doubleupaz.org/locations/
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Food banks https://azfoodbanks.org/get-food/#find
Also see other local resources here:
- Arizona Food Bank Network — Information and Resources — 2025 Government Shutdown: Impact to Neighbors, Federal Nutrition Programs and Food Banks
- City of Flagstaff hosting food drive for community members in need
- Coconino County mobilizing resources to sponsor a community food drive
- Flagstaff Family Food Center — Are you impacted by the government shutdown?
- Flagstaff Family Food Center — How to Help
- Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) — Flagstaff CSB & Local Market’s Post
- Prevent Child Abuse Arizona — Just Ask Mia Chatbot Helps AZ Families Find Food