Fresh for You Food Lockers Coming Soon to Midtown Health Center

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We are proud to share an exciting step forward in expanding access to whole-person care across our community. With a generous $200,000 investment from Molina Healthcare of Arizona, NOAH is growing its Fresh for You food distribution program, strengthening our shared commitment to improving health outcomes for all.

This support from Molina Healthcare will bring refrigerated food lockers to NOAH’s Midtown Health Center at 24th Street and Indian School, making it easier for patients and community members to access fresh, nutritious food when they need it most. This expansion reflects a powerful partnership focused on addressing not only medical needs, but also the social factors, such as food access, that play a critical role in overall health.

At NOAH, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care for all. Programs like Fresh for You are central to that vision. Since launching in 2023, the program has distributed nearly 5,000 food boxes, totaling more than 130,000 pounds and helping thousands of individuals and families lead healthier lives.

The addition of refrigerated food lockers at the Midtown location builds on the success of the Fresh for You program at NOAH’s Cholla Health Center in Scottsdale. It will become the second site to offer this innovative solution with support from Molina Healthcare. With 16 new lockers and a dedicated food coordinator, NOAH will be able to connect even more people to healthy food and essential community resources, removing barriers and creating pathways to better health.

This work is made possible not only through Molina Healthcare’s commitment, but also through strong community partnerships with organizations like St. Mary’s Food Bank, Farm Box, and WasteNot. Together, we are advancing a shared goal to ensure that everyone, regardless of circumstance, has access to the nourishment they need to thrive.

While the new food lockers at Midtown Health Center will not be operational until later this year, we recently celebrated our continued partnership with community leaders, partners, and team members from Molina Healthcare and NOAH during a special “Fruit Slicing” event at Cholla Health Center. It was a meaningful moment to reflect on the impact of this work and the collective effort behind it, and a reminder of what is possible when organizations come together in service of community health.

Take Our Survey to Help Improve Health

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What helps you and your family stay healthy? What would make it easier to get care when you need it? We think about these questions every day as we work to make our community a healthier place to live, learn, work, and play. To do this well, we need to hear from you.

BEGIN SURVEY

NOAH is proud to partner with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to offer a short, anonymous survey. This survey will help us learn more about the health needs in our community and will be used to help create Maricopa County’s 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

A CHNA is a big project that most public health organizations (including NOAH) complete every three years. It helps us understand what is working well and what needs to improve when it comes to health. It looks at things like access to care, important services, and physical and mental health.

The CHNA also helps us understand why some people and communities have more health challenges than others. This work is supported by Synapse, a collaboration of healthcare partners, and the Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County.

Your voice matters. When you share your thoughts, you help us learn how to better support you and your community. The survey is open to anyone age 13 or older who lives in Maricopa County. It is available in English and Spanish, and your answers are completely anonymous.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your family, friends, and neighbors. Your input can help make our community healthier for everyone.

 

To learn more about how the CHNA process supports NOAH’s work, check out our most recent CHNA report here.

Interpreter Services Available

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If you are more comfortable communicating in a language other than English, we can help! While many of our providers speak multiple languages, NOAH also offers interpreter services at no additional cost for all of our services including:

  • Medical
  • Nutrition
  • Counseling
  • Psychiatry
  • Dental
  • Community Resources
  • Pharmacy (medication labels also can be printed in any language)

Simply request an interpreter when scheduling your appointment and indicate which language you prefer. NOAH schedulers will make a note in your chart and ensure an interpreter is available for your appointment.

How It Works

NOAH provides HIPAA-compliant interpreter services in more than 300 languages. Most languages are available immediately upon request, while less frequently used languages may need to be scheduled in advance.

If you have an in-person appointment at a NOAH health center, your provider will bring in a small TV on a rolling stand. Within moments, a live interpreter who is fluent in your language will connect via video and interpret the conversation between you and your provider for the duration of your appointment.

For telehealth visits, interpreters will join through the MyChart platform via Zoom and appear on the screen with you and your provider.

If you need assistance with scheduling, billing, referrals, medical records, or even NOAH’s nurse triage line, our team members can quickly connect with an interpreter upon request.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 480-882-4545.

Turn Your Arizona Taxes Into Local Impact

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If you pay Arizona state income taxes, you can donate to a qualified charity and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes. That means the amount you donate comes off what you owe the state. For example, if you donate $400, your Arizona tax bill can be reduced by $400. It’s a simple way to support local nonprofits and help your community using money you were already going to pay in taxes.

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Why It Matters

Programs like the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit give people the chance to support organizations like NOAH that are making a difference right here in our community.

Instead of sending all of your state tax dollars to the government, you can direct some of that money to a nonprofit doing important work locally.

Your donation to NOAH helps provide healthcare services including dental, behavioral health, medical, and health education programs for children and families in the communities where we live and work.

How It Works

Step 1: Donate to NOAH or another qualifying organization
Step 2: Get a receipt for your donation
Step 3: Claim the credit when you file your Arizona tax return
Step 4: Pay less in state taxes

Example:

  • You owe Arizona $500 in state taxes
  • You donate $400 to NOAH
  • You claim the credit on your tax return
  • You now owe the state $100

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this donation cost me extra money?
For most taxpayers, no. The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit lets you reduce the state taxes you owe by the same amount you donate.

Who can claim the credit?
Anyone who pays Arizona state income taxes can qualify if they donate to NOAH or another qualified charitable organization.

How much can I donate?
For 2025, individuals can donate up to $495 and couples filing jointly can donate up to $987 and receive the full credit.

Do I have to itemize deductions?
No. You can claim the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit even if you take the standard deduction on your federal taxes.

When do I need to donate?
Donations made before you file your Arizona taxes for the year can typically be applied to that tax year. For example, donations made anytime in 2025 and until April 15, 2026 are eligible for the 2025 charitable tax credit (as long as they have not been previously claimed).

Can I claim donations to more than one qualifying organization?
Yes! You can donate to as many qualified organizations as you wish and claim a total maximum credit of up to $495 for individuals and $987 for couples filing jointly.

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