JUNTOS

Thank you for the feature The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com | La Voz ! We appreciate you talking the time to speak with us and wanting to help us share our story. Read the article below:

An enormous THANK YOU to the State Forty Eight Foundation for awarding JUNTOS a 2024 State Forty Eight Foundation Entrepreneur Grant! We view this financial award as an investment into not only our business but also Arizona’s economy and food system. We’ll be using this generous contribution to support our next big business goals, which we are excited to unveil in 2025!

Thank you for the feature The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com | La Voz ! We appreciate you talking the time to speak with us and wanting to help us share our story. Read the article below:

We are very proud to announce that have been awarded the Snail of Approval from Slow Food Phoenix Chapter.?The Snail of Approval is Slow Food USA's way of publicly honoring local and regional restaurants that share a commitment toward “good, clean, and fair food for all.” We were evaluated on our sourcing, environmental impact, cultural connection, community involvement, staff support, and business values. Thank you for recognizing the great care we put into each of these areas! We are receiving our award alongside another new Snail of Approval awardee, Sphinx Date Co., at their location in Scottsdale on October 10th from 5-7PM. Come celebrate this achievement and enjoy free samples of wine and food from the beautiful Sonoran Desert, including our huarache and seasonal salad. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g-CZST6K

Join us, Sphinx Date Co. Palm and Pantry, and Slow Food Phoenix for "Date Night" -- a free community event showcasing specialty food and drinks of the region. We will be serving our huarache with tepary beans and salad that features white Sonoran wheat berries and local honey. RSVP at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g-CZST6K

It was a privilege to participate in Local First Arizona's Dining for Dreams earlier this year, not only because it offered us a change to serve our Huarache del Monzón to local leaders, but also because the event raises funds to support entrepreneurs like us. Consider signing up to attend the upcoming Dining for Dreams to enjoy the culinary creations of budding food businesses in the Valley while contributing to their growth.

As an #IndigenousOwnedBusiness, JUNTOS is proud to be part of the local indigenous community. On Saturday, September 14th, we'll be sharing space with fellow indigenous business owners at the Second Saturday Tiankizco that will feature food, music, workshops, and art. This cultural market is organized by Tonatierra Nahuacalli, a local nonprofit that serves as Cultural Embassy of Indigenous Peoples.

We are mindful of the scare water resources in Arizona, and our sourcing practices reflect that. We prioritize native and landrace crops that are low-water, drought-tolerant, and heat-tolerant. As a business, we view our purchase of these goods as an investment in resilient agriculture and a sustainable future.

We loved participating in Dining for Dream earlier this year by serving one of our signature dishes. In doing so, we helped Local First Arizona raise funds for programs from which we benefit. Please consider attending and supporting food entrepreneurs like us!

This topic highlights why low-water, drought- and heat-tolerant foods such as tepary beans and nopales are important crops in Southwestern food systems.