We pride ourselves on integrating our membership with the community, seeking out needs and developing solutions. Here is a sampling of some projects we’ve done or are doing locally.
Sleep Cubbies Project
This is a project that started in 2022/2023 when President Jay Murphy introduced a multi-year large scale project that our club is supporting, both financially and via volunteers. The project has grown to where it is now its own 501.c.3 called Sleep Cubbies, Inc. Please click HERE to see details of the project.
Halloween Books Instead of Candy Project
This project began in 2010 when the Encanto Palmcroft neighborhood decided that it would be better to provide books to young kids rather than candy. Each year, they distribute roughly 4000 books to about 2000 kids on Halloween night. They block off the street, and volunteers from Rotary Interact Clubs, Rotaract Clubs, and Rotary Clubs all volunteer by helping the kids pick out books of interest. Please join us on Halloween night. Contact Jay Murphy.
Meals of Hope Day of Service
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Phoenix Rotary 100 has been invited to participate in the 2026 Meals of Hope Day of Service, a community-wide meal-packing event dedicated to fighting hunger in the Surprise area.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Ottawa University – Faith Arena Lobby
14470 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, AZ
Volunteers will work together to pour ingredients, seal and label meal bags, and box completed meals for distribution through the Valley View Community Food Bank. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to help.
The meals are specially formulated with essential vitamins, minerals, and protein to help supplement an unbalanced diet. This year's goal is to pack 25,000 nutritious meals, all of which will remain in the Surprise community to benefit individuals and families facing food insecurity.
The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West, which is also raising $8,750 to cover the cost of meal ingredients.
The event is open to volunteers ages 14 and older, including individuals, families, and community groups. Space is limited to 150 volunteers, so early registration is encouraged.
Registration is required. If you would like to join fellow Rotarians on this meaningful day of service, please sign up at surpriseaz.gov/DOSVolunteer.
Serve Bright and Early: Mobile Food Pantry at St. Luke’s
Volunteer Opportunity — Mobile Food Pantry at St. Luke’s
For almost 16 years, Phoenix Rotary 100 has proudly supported food distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church —and we’re still going strong! It’s an early start (yes, 5:30 - 8 am), but for the families we serve, it makes a world of difference. Rain or shine, every 2nd and 4th Saturday, volunteers are needed to help distribute food and bring hope to our community.
This effort is in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank, whose mobile delivery service brings essential groceries to sites like St. Luke’s. Come join us and start your morning with purpose!
Location: 848 E. Dobbins Road, Phoenix
Dates: 2nd & 4th Saturdays | Time: 5:30–8:00 AM
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