Purchase Local Arizona (PLAZ) is a local food purchasing program administered by Pinnacle Prevention and the Arizona Department of Economic Security.  The program is funded by USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). The Goals of PLAZ are:​​
  1. to support Arizona farmers, ranchers, and food producers; prioritizing those from socially disadvantaged groups; and
  2. to distribute fresh nutritious foods to underserved communities across Arizona.
Through 2025, Purchase Local Arizona will strengthen local and regional food systems by working collaboratively with food producers, aggregators, distributors, food security organizations, food banks & pantries, and tribal partners and help underserved communities in Arizona get nutritious, seasonal, Arizona grown food.
PLAZ has two application widows per year. Our intention is to offer multiple opportunities for farmers and food producers to access this program in a way that supports their operations throughout the year. 
Spring: March 1 - March 31 
Fall: October 1 - October 31

​The Fall 2024 application period will open on October 1st.

STEP 1: Read the Frequently Asked Questions document to learn about the program and the application process. 
STEP 2: Download and complete the Proposed Budget and Partnership form to the right. this form is provided for you to access, and complete before the application form opens on October 1st. Rename and save a working copy on your desktop or device. 
STEP 3: Fill out the PLAZ Application using the link to the right. The online application form will be active on October 1st 2024 and applicants may submit project proposals until midnight on October 31st. The application form takes about 15 minutes to complete and will require you to upload your completed project's Budget and Partnership form, from step 2, above.
Did you miss our annual "LFPA in AZ" Update?
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​Share your "Purchase Local AZ" Story!

 We want to hear from you- the farmers, individuals, and organizations participating in Purchase Local Arizona. Help us spread awareness of this program and how it is making a positive impact in our communities.  
If you have a story or know of someone who does, please complete this submission form or share with a partner you work with on LFPA. While the story you share can take many different forms, we hope to capture any pictures, videos, captions, or standalone narratives about your experiences with Purchase Local AZ.  
For questions about the application process, contact Parker Filer at:
[email protected]

​or schedule a time to connect (by phone or Zoom) using the button below.