About Purchase Local AZ
What is “Purchase Local AZ”?
Purchase Local Arizona (PLAZ) is a local food purchasing program administered by Pinnacle Prevention and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The program is funded by USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). The Goals of PLAZ are:
- to support Arizona farmers, ranchers, and food producers; prioritizing those from socially disadvantaged groups; and
- to distribute fresh nutritious foods to underserved communities across Arizona.
Through 2025, Purchase Local Arizona will strengthen local and regional food systems by working collaboratively with food producers, aggregators, distributors, food security organizations, food banks & pantries, and tribal partners and help underserved communities in Arizona get nutritious, seasonal, Arizona grown food.
See For Yourself!
11/19/2024: Check out our progress and accomplishments during the first year-and-a-half of LFPA funding in Arizona. Learn how Pinnacle Prevention and the Arizona Food Bank Network have deployed the Friends of the Farm and Purchase Local AZ programs to connect Arizona farmers, ranchers and food producers with food assistance programs across the state!
Small Farms, Big Impacts
Learn more about this program’s state-wide impacts.
The Spring 2025 application period is now closed
PLAZ has two application widows per year. Our intention is to offer multiple opportunities for farmers and food producers to access this program in a way that supports their operations throughout the year.
The applications periods are generally March and October.
How to Apply
Step 1
Read the Frequently Asked Questions document to learn about the program and the application process.
Step 2
Download and complete the Proposed Budget and Partnership template. Usually available 2 weeks before the application is open.
Step 3
Read the Frequently Asked Questions document to learn about the program and the application process.
Did you miss our annual “LFPA in AZ” webinar last year?
Review the slides
Questions?
For questions about the application process
contact Parker Filer at [email protected] or schedule a time to connect (by phone or Zoom) using the button below.
