PHX Reporter

On November 16, The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department and VALLEYLIFE, a non-profit that provides residential services, day activity centers, vocational services, and in-home services to Phoenix residents with disabilities, celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new healthy prep kitchen.  

Funded by a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department, the new kitchen is located inside VALLEYLIFE’s existing facility and will be used to prepare healthy pre-packaged meal kits, as part of an effort to enhance the organization’s Eat Well Feel Great Nutrition Program.

“VALLEYLIFE’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities. Our first goal in achieving this mission is to ensure the health and safety of our members. One critical point of that goal is to provide healthy meals and nutrition. We are thankful for this opportunity to expand our nutrition program with this new kitchen,” said VALLEYLIFE President and CEO, Cletus Thiebeau.

"This project is an example of how we are able to work together to create meaningful change in our communities," said Neighborhood Services Department Director, Spencer Self. “The City of Phoenix is proud to partner with VALLEYLIFE with the help of CDBG funding to enhance the facility and increase access to healthy meals. This project is a testament to our department's commitment to partnering with the community to enhance, preserve and engage Phoenix neighborhoods.”

VALLEYLIFE’s new prep kitchen will serve 25 group homes, 12 of which reside in Phoenix. 

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