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PRODUCE ON WHEELS WITH - OUT WASTE SITES SERVICE CITIES ACROSS ARIZONA


Fresh Farm to Market Every Week

2021/22 Produce Calendar
Drive Up and Take Away

Produce On Wheels With - Out Waste Sites Service Cities Across Arizona

 During our 2020/21 produce season we were able to rescue 32 million pounds of fresh produce, of that over 5 million pounds and 40 varieties were distributed through our P.O.W.W.O.W. program.  This makes a grand total of over 76,000 fresh nutritious produce boxes distributed to families across Arizona.

Hosting Weekly Neighborhood Distribution Markets

 

The Borderlands P,O.W.W.O.W. program operates during our produce season, typically November through August. Every week, usually on Saturdays, P.O.W.W.O.W. host sites are held in cities around Arizona. These sites are hosted by community organizations (churches, civic organizations, schools and universities.) Visit any of our P.O.W.W.O.W. sites and leave with up to 70 lbs of fresh produce, all just for a contribution of $15. Find a P.O.W.W.O.W. site close to you.


All of the produce distributed at each our weekly markets was initially rescued by us, Borderlands. This produce comes directly from the warehouses of produce distributors, with a majority of it having been processed for the landfill simply because the distributors were unable to market it. Every season, this rescued produce, distributed through our P.O.W.W.O.W. program accounts for over 4 million healthy meal supplements!


All of Borderlands programs are made available to not only community members but also registered non-profit organizations. Our P.O.W.W.O.W. After Hours program works with area non-profit organizations who, once registered with Borderlands, are able to pick-up up to 10 boxes of each variety of remaining produce. P.O.W.W.O.W. After Hours is only open at the completion of each of our weekly sites (after our supporters have had a chance to shop.)

So how does it work?

Find Your Local P.O.W.W.O.W.

Find Your Local P.O.W.W.O.W.

Find Your Local P.O.W.W.O.W.

   Take a moment to check out our produce calendar, this is where we'll provide a weekly update as to where sites are going to be, and, when possible, what produce may be available. All produce is available on a first come basis, try to arrive early. 

2021/22 Produce Calendar

Contribute $15 to Shop

Find Your Local P.O.W.W.O.W.

Find Your Local P.O.W.W.O.W.

 When you arrive to the distribution site find the registration table, at which you will be able to make your $15 cash contribution. Now you are ready to shop! 

Let the Shopping Begin!

Find Your Local P.O.W.W.O.W.

Let the Shopping Begin!

 At each site we typically provide a list of the quantities of each item you can shop for, this is to ensure that everyone receives the same mix of produce. You are welcome to opt out of an item, however substitutes are not offered. 


P.O.W.W.O.W. Frequently Asked Questions

Are you new to the P.O.W.W.O.W. program or do you have questions event though you frequent our distribution locations?  Please reach us at infobpr@borderlandsfoodbank.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 Send an email message to infobpr@borderlandsfoodbanks.org, be sure to include the full name it was registered under, zip code and the location you registered at. We will provide you a electronic copy of your ID card. 


 Borderlands Produce Rescue is unable to rescue the amount of varieties in the summer especially, in August through October, compared to the fall and winter. Our produce distribution is very much linked to the seasonal produce schedule.   We host our Pop-Up Markets during September and October with one market(s) weekly rotating between Metro Phoenix and Metro Tucson.


Visit a P.O.W.W.O.W. distribution location of your choice and register at the registrar’s table. Let the person know you are new and would like to complete a P.O.W.W.O.W. ID card. The ID card may be used at any location of your choice. If you have a smart phone with a camera take a picture of the ID card in case you misplace it. If you are unable to take a picture and you misplaced the ID card at a future date tell the registrar so that he/she may take down your name, do not re-register. 


There are boxes available but you are welcome to use your own. 


 No, you are not required to take all quantities or varieties offered. 


 No substitutions are not allowed so all supporters can benefit. 


We only accept cash contributions at P.O.W.W.O.W. markets.  You can order online using your PayPal, or credit/debit card through our Drive Up and Take Away Service (webpage).


Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, visit our Facebook page or click here every late Thursday or Friday afternoon for varieties offered.


November-March, 8am – 11am (Hours May Vary).   April-May, 7am – 10am. June-October , 6-9am. Please view the schedule for locations and hours. Hours may vary at each distribution location. 


It is at your discretion, however it is first come first serve. 


 Intermittently. 


Yes, anyone may request perished produce for composting at the distribution location. Please speak to the head honcho of the market for more questions.


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Borderlands Warehouse


270 W. Produce Row

Nogales, AZ 85621

520-287-2627

infobpr@borderlandsfoodbank.org


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