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Maricopa
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Food Bank will expand its mobile pantry distribution — a plan to reach overlooked rural areas — in Maricopa, aiming to improve food access. The rollout is expected soon. 12 News
- ➤ Wildlife World Zoo and 12News are partnering to honor Armed Forces Day by offering free admission to the first 1,000 active military members and three guests at the zoo. 12 News
- ➤ Local Girl Scouts raised funds through cookie sales — donating money and cookies to United Food Bank for the Summer of a Million Meals program to help local families. 12 News
- ➤ Wells Fargo is matching up to $10,000 in donations to United Food Bank as part of Summer of a Million Meals to boost local food aid. Contributions are being accepted now to help support community hunger relief throughout the summer. 12 News
- ➤ The Summer of a Million Meals campaign invites local residents to donate this summer to help provide meals for those in need—donation instructions are available online. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SRP customers in Maricopa who earn up to the state median income may get help paying electric bills through the Power AZ program, which offers $160 to $640 over a 12‑month period plus a one-time crisis payment of up to $500, with $15 million available on a first-come, first-served basis. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Swim Across America is holding its inaugural pool swim in Maricopa to raise funds for cancer research (benefiting the Mayor Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center). 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 14, the NFL announced the Cardinals’ challenging 2026 schedule which opens on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Chargers (1:25 p.m.) in Los Angeles. Early predictions label many matchups as underdog battles for a team led by coach Mike LaFleur. The Arizona Republic
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