Arizona Complete Health 2026-27 Grant Award
Heirloom Farmers Markets Awarded $85,000 from Arizona Complete Health to Expand Food Access & Education in Southern Arizona
We’re thrilled to announce that Heirloom Farmers Markets has been awarded $85,000 from Arizona Complete Health to support our Food Access & Nutrition Programs!
This generous investment will help us continue expanding access to fresh food, strengthening our nutrition incentive programs, and bringing healthy food options to more Tucson families. Their support ensures our markets remain a vibrant, accessible resource for the community.
Why Food Access Matters
A farmers market is more than a place to shop. It’s a place where neighbors connect with the people who grow their food, where local farmers build sustainable businesses, and where families can find fresh, nutritious options close to home. But for many households in Southern Arizona, cost and access can stand between a family and the fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples they want to put on the table.
Our Food Access & Nutrition Programs exist to close that gap, so that everyone in our community can enjoy the benefits of local food. Every dollar spent through these programs also goes directly to our local farmers and food producers, which means support for shoppers and vendors alike.
The Programs This Funding Supports
Arizona Complete Health’s investment will strengthen the full range of our food access work:
- Taste of the Market: Helping shoppers discover, enjoy, and cook with the fresh, seasonal foods grown and made by our vendors.
- Market Ambassador: Connecting community members to the markets, with friendly guidance on getting the most from a visit.
- Nourish Your Neighbors: Bringing fresh, healthy food to neighbors facing food insecurity, while supporting the farmers who grow it.
- Heirloom Kids: Introducing the next generation to fresh food, local farms, and healthy habits.
- Arizona Complete Health Plan Member Vouchers: Helping Arizona Complete Health plan members stretch their budgets and bring home more fresh, local food.
Together, these programs work toward one goal: making sure our markets are welcoming, affordable, and accessible to everyone.
Food, Health, and Community
Healthy food is a cornerstone of a healthy community. We’re deeply grateful to Arizona Complete Health for recognizing the vital role farmers markets play in community health and food access. Their commitment reflects an understanding that wellness doesn’t begin in a doctor’s office. It begins with what’s on our tables, and with the places where we gather, shop, and learn.
This partnership will directly benefit our vendors, our shoppers, and the entire community we serve. Farmers will see stronger sales and steadier support, families will have more ways to bring home fresh food, and our markets will remain a vibrant gathering place for all of Tucson.
Thank You
To the team at Arizona Complete Health: thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the health of our neighbors. We’re honored to partner with you, and we can’t wait to show what this support makes possible.
To our shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and supporters: thank you for being the heart of Heirloom Farmers Markets. Come visit us at the market, try something new, and help spread the word about the programs that are making fresh food more accessible for everyone.
Want to learn more or get involved? Visit our Food Access & Nutrition Programs page to find out how to participate, volunteer, or support this work.