Marana Food Executive Director Cecilia Muñoz, gives, from left to right, Marana Mayor Ed Honea, Council Member and Food Bank Board Chair Carol McGorray and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords a tour of the Marana Community Food Bank. It was all part of the food drive competition between Giffords’ office and the Town of Marana.

MARANA — The Town of Marana and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ offices combined to raise 1,465 pounds of food for the Marana Community Food Bank in a one-week period last week.

Giffords’ office challenged Marana Mayor Ed Honea and the town to see who could collect the largest amount of food from Nov. 18-24.

While Giffords’ office outdid the town 984 pounds to 481, it was the Marana Community Food Bank that came out the biggest winner as it prepares for the holiday season rush.

“Donors to the food bank a year ago are walking in the front door today,” said Giffords “Obviously we had a little fun competition, but also it’s letting folks know that while we’re celebrating with our families there’s a lot of folks who don’t have enough right now.”

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