One of 25 Arizona nonprofits awarded funding as part of Legacy’s $625,000 hunger-relief initiative
As food insecurity continues to impact a record number of Arizona families, BHHS Legacy Foundation has announced a major investment in local hunger relief — awarding $25,000 to 25 food-access organizations across the Valley, a total of $625,000.
Diana Gregory Outreach Services (DGOS) is among the organizations selected. DGOS, founded and led by Diana Gregory, is best known for Gregory’s Fresh Market, a mobile farmers’ market program that delivers fresh produce, nutrition education, and wellness resources directly to seniors, veterans, and underserved communities across Phoenix.
BHHS Legacy Foundation CEO Jerry Wissink said the foundation chose to mark its 25th anniversary by supporting “the community heroes who make a difference every single day.” Since its founding, the BHHS Legacy Foundation has invested more than $150 million into programs that strengthen families and communities across Arizona.
“This grant will help us expand our reach and continue delivering fresh, nutritious food to seniors and veterans who rely on our mobile markets and outreach events,” said Diana Gregory.
DGOS’s recent community work was covered by STM Daily News in the article “High Demand Marks Veggies for Veterans Event Amid SNAP Delays”, which highlighted increased need at a veterans outreach event and DGOS’s role stepping up when SNAP benefits were delayed.
Full list of organizations awarded $25,000
The BHHS Legacy Foundation awarded $25,000 each to the following 25 organizations:
- Advance Community for Washington Elementary School District
- Advance Community for Murphy Elementary School District
- Andre House of Arizona
- Arizona Food Bank Network
- AZCEND
- Desert Mission
- Diana Gregory Outreach Services
- Fighter Country Foundation – Luke AFB Food Pantry
- Glendale Elementary School District – System of Care
- Harvest Compassion Center
- The Joy Bus
- Justa Center
- Neighborhood Ministries
- Nourish Phoenix
- Phoenix College – Bumstead Resource Room
- PV Community Food Bank
- Rosie’s House – Healthy Meals Program
- Salvation Army – Glendale Community Center
- Scottsdale Community Partners – Weekend Food Program
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance
- United Food Bank
- Waste Not
- West Valley Community Food Pantry
- YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix – Elder Meals Program
Why this gift matters
The $625,000 anniversary gift reflects BHHS Legacy Foundation’s commitment to addressing food insecurity at the community level. For organizations like DGOS, targeted grants of this size help cover operating costs, expand mobile delivery capacity, fund refrigerated transport, support staffing, and increase the number of outreach events—directly translating to more families and seniors receiving nutritious food.
Learn more / Donate
- Diana Gregory Outreach Services — dianagregory.com
- BHHS Legacy Foundation — bhhslegacy.org
- Frontdoors Media coverage of the grant initiative
- STM Daily News — Veggies for Veterans event (DGOS coverage)
About BHHS Legacy Foundation
The Foundation focuses on improving health, nutrition, and quality of life for Arizonans. This $625,000 anniversary gift continues Legacy’s long-standing commitment to ensuring no family goes hungry and that vulnerable populations receive the nutrition support they need.