More than $10,000 was raised for Community Food Connections through your generous involvement in the grand opening events. The silent auction alone raised more than $5,000. And over 200 people attended the Thursday evening fundraiser, hosted by Mayor Phil Gordon and Chef Christopher Gross.

Community Food Connections is proud to be a member of ONE Community – an interactive web and events community for gay, lesbian and allied individuals and corporations.

A million thanks to Austin Commercial and Tom Condon for taking care of the parking lots and being wonderful neighbors. We truly appreciate their support. Also, heartfelt kudos to Southwestern Litho – they provide storage, and the nuts and bolts help with trash and utilities to keep things clean and comfortable. And props to our landlord Kurt Schneider of Schneider & Schneider LLC, also, for everything, little and big…

Stop by the More of Arizona’s Best booths for McClendon’s Select Honey, Queen Creek Olive Mill items, Grady’s Barbeque, Urban Ovens and Fistiki Farms pistachios, including McClendon’s Select Bee Pollen, and honey comb, and Nuna’s Flavors’ salad dressing and marinade! You’ll find water, soda, (including Sonoran Brewery Root Beer) and Market t-shirts, re-usable market bags – big, bold and beautiful – they support the environment and the Market too – all at the Market’s Refreshment Palace!