Each day, we’re spotlighting one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026, celebrating the organizations setting the standard for leadership, workplace culture, innovation and community impact. Today, learn more about United Food Bank.
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. To learn more, click here.
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The Event Partner of the Most Admired Companies of 2026 celebration is BestCompaniesAZ, the Presenting Sponsor is Phillips Law Group, the Premier Sponsors are Amkor and Air2O, the Step and Repeat Sponsor is OneAZ Credit Union, the Spotlight Award sponsor is City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona, the Beverage Sponsor is Burch & Cracchiolo, the VIP Sponsor is Axiom Care, the Community Impact Sponsor is Evolve PR & Marketing, the Dessert Sponsor is RTX, the Floral Sponsor is CHASSE Building Team, the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers and the Production Sponsor is Merestone. The digital sponsor of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 is LAVIDGE.
United Food Bank
Top Arizona executive: Jason Reed, president and CEO
What it does: Nonprofit
Why it’s admired: United Food Bank is proving that fighting hunger takes more than food — it takes heart, innovation and an entire community working together. Serving nearly 20,000 square miles across eastern Arizona, the nonprofit rescues millions of pounds of nutritious food, delivers hope through mobile distributions and empowers more than 125 partner agencies. Every meal shared reflects United Food Bank’s unwavering belief that stronger communities begin with nourished neighbors.
