From Sportswriter to Food Bank Champion: Jerry Brown on Feeding Millions at America's First Food Bank

In this inspiring episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we welcome Jerry Brown, Director of Public Relations for St. Mary's Food Bank. With 17 years at the organization, and more than 20 years prior as a respected Valley sportswriter covering the Suns, Coyotes, and Diamondbacks, Jerry brings a unique perspective to the fight against hunger. Our farm gate to your plate focus, dives deep into the importance of making food available to those with limited resources. Discover the remarkable story of St. Mary's Food Bank—the very first food bank established in the United States. Today, it stands as one of the largest food banks in the world, proudly serving millions of meals each year across Arizona and beyond. Recognized as a Four Star Charity by Charity Navigator, one of America's Top 100 Charities by Forbes, and the Largest Phoenix-Area Nonprofit Organization for Service Assistance according to the Phoenix Business Journal, St. Mary's continues to lead with compassion and impact. Join us for an engaging conversation about the power of community, the evolution of hunger relief, and how one organization's mission continues to fill plates and change lives across the Valley and the nation. Whether you're passionate about local impact or simply want to learn how you can help, this episode will leave you inspired.   Resources for Jerry Brown | Director of Public Relations for St. Mary's Food Bank St. Mary's Food Bank Website | Jerry Brown's LinkedIn.   Additional Resources Tammy Baker LinkedIn | Julie Murphree LinkedIn | AZ Milk Producers Website | Arizona Farm Bureau