Resolution Copper is deepening its community investment across Arizona with a $285,000 multi-year donation to United Food Bank, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Copper Corridor and surrounding regions. The funding comes at a time when food insecurity is rising sharply across working families, seniors, and Tribal communities.
The contribution will be distributed through December 2028 and is designed to support food access across eastern Arizona, including the East Valley and rural mining communities that have historically powered the state’s economy.
Addressing Rising Food Insecurity Across Arizona Communities
Demand for food assistance has reached record levels, driven by higher living costs and ongoing economic pressure on households. United Food Bank serves a vast geographic area covering parts of Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Navajo, and Apache counties, as well as Tribal lands and remote communities where access to consistent food supply can be limited.
The funding will support core food bank operations, emergency response efforts, and long-term programs aimed at stabilizing food access throughout the year, not just during seasonal peaks.
Long-Term Community Investment Strategy
For Resolution Copper, the donation reflects a broader approach to community engagement that goes beyond mining operations. The company has positioned itself as a long-term partner to the regions where it operates, with ongoing support across education, workforce development, environmental stewardship, and cultural initiatives.
Company leadership emphasized that food security is foundational to community resilience, particularly in areas where economic cycles and geographic isolation can intensify hardship.
Market Impact and Long-Term Opportunity
From an investor perspective, sustained community investment plays a meaningful role in large-scale resource development projects. Strong local relationships and social license are increasingly critical factors in long-term project viability, permitting progress, and operational stability.
Resolution Copper’s continued support of essential community infrastructure aligns with broader industry trends where environmental, social, and governance considerations are closely tied to project timelines and long-term asset value.
About Resolution Copper
Resolution Copper is developing one of the largest known copper resources in the United States. The project has the potential to contribute significantly to Arizona’s economy through job creation, infrastructure investment, and domestic copper supply critical to electrification and energy transition trends.
About United Food Bank
United Food Bank is a nonprofit organization serving eastern Arizona communities through a network of partner agencies, food pantries, shelters, and meal programs. The organization focuses on year-round hunger relief and emergency response for families, seniors, and vulnerable populations.
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