Summer Hunger Hero Feeds Scottsdale Kids | Phoenix News

Patti Bilbrey, Scottsdale Unified’s nutrition director, just earned national acclaim as a 2026 Summer Hunger Hero — one of just ten honorees chosen by No Kid Hungry — for her bold fight against summer hunger in a wealthy suburb where kids still face food insecurity. Her program delivered 135,000 meals over the break, using a smart “non-congregate” model that lets families grab a week’s worth of food at once. Praised by Superintendent Scott Menzel and deeply moved by community support, Bilbrey credits her team and keeps eyes on the kids. Meanwhile, the district announced a groundbreaking new partnership with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, launching a mentorship program at Chaparral High — one of only two schools in the region where students will shadow prosecutors and investigators, gaining real-world legal insight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc89868a3921f575