Local organizations work to feed Tucson’s homeless

In Pima County, 1,574 people are homeless, according to the Arizona Housing Coalition. Local organizations, Felicia’s Farm and Casa Maria are aiming to help feed Pima County’s neediest. Casa Maria, located at 401 East 26th Street, opened in 1981 and has served hungry Tucsonans 363 days a year. The soup kitchen originally only served around…

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Love for sale in Arizona

Small, independent businesses make cookies with mesquite pod flour. Large candy factories sell chocolate handcuffs. When it comes to Valentine’s Day treats in the Grand Canyon State, why not buy locally produced treats? Americans will purchase about 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate this February, according to the National Confectioners Association. There is no need…

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