Our Staff

Leanne Leonard; BA, MS
Leanne Leonard; BA, MS

Executive Director

Leanne has served as the Executive Director of the Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank since August of 2015. In this role she has faced challenges and obstacles head on, while leading her staff and volunteers with integrity. She prioritizes showing respect and dignity to all who encounter AFFCB and casts a vision to ensure the organization can be around to serve those in need for another 26 years. One of her main focuses is on collaboration and partnerships within the community, as she believes that together our impact can be significantly magnified.
Prior to coming to AFFCB Leanne worked for Ottawa University’s Arizona campus for eight years. She served there as the Director of Business Program’s for their four Arizona locations, and was a full-time faculty member teaching courses in business, communications, and liberal arts. She is a certified Strengths Development coach and is a Leadership West alumni of Class XXVI. Leanne earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Psychology from Ottawa University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and a Master of Science in Leadership from Grand Canyon University.
She is a proud native of Arizona who loves to travel and explore the many amazing places the world has to offer. When she is not traveling, she can usually be found spending quality time having fun with family and friends.

Organizational Summary:

The Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank has been faithfully serving the people of the southwest valley for the past 26 years. Their mission, as a faith based non-profit organization, is to provide hope to our Southwest Valley neighbors who are hungry or facing crisis, through quality programs that meet fundamental needs. AFFCB has one location in Avondale, that offers a variety of programs and services, some shared, some unique. Monthly they offer emergency food boxes and access to their clothing bank, as well as provide food boxes for seniors and infants. They also have a shower on-site that is open daily, and they offer hygiene products and daily lunches for individuals. Twice a month at an off-site location they offer a mobile pantry to anyone in need of additional food assistance. Each year, AFFCB partners with other local agencies and churches to collect and distribute school supplies and uniforms (Backpacks & More) in July, Thanksgiving meals in November, and Christmas food and gifts (Toys & More) in December. All their programs and services are only contingent on need and residency. Individuals seeking assistance at the Avondale location must have proof of residence in a neighboring city (Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Tolleson, Cashion, or Litchfield Park).
The Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank is a community supported organization. They rely heavily on in-kind and monetary donations, as well as grants. They are also an approved AZ charitable tax credit organization. Their day-to-day operations are possible only through the thousands of generous hours served by volunteers. To find out more about AFFCB’s services or how to get involved, visit their website at www.affcb.org