Arizona News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jan 28, 2026 - Describes proposed bipartisan legislation to support food banks and others in delivering food boxes to low-income rural older adults. Notes food access challenges for rural older adults in Arizona and Ohio.
Source: Office of Senator Mark Kelly
Jan 26, 2026 - Describes a planned study investigating sources of stress for female farmers in Arizona and resources to support mental health. Discusses the community-based participatory research strategy for the study.
Source: The NAU Review
Jan 21, 2026 - Highlights a Arizona diaper bank program that includes incontinence supplies for aging rural residents. Notes the improved mental and physical health outcomes associated with easy access to diapers and similar products across the lifespan. Discusses the programs successes, replication in other communities, and reliance on volunteers
Source: National Rural Health Association
Last Updated: 1/29/2026