Twice a year, Local First Arizona hosts Dining for Dreams, an event that embodies our belief that through food, we can cultivate inclusive and creative communities. 

An intimate evening of comradery and conversation, the three-course dinner showcases the transformational work of Local First Arizona’s entrepreneur development programs designed to teach under-resourced micro-entrepreneurs important basics for financial literacy and business development. 

Funds raised through this biannual event support these new chefs and restaurateurs while growing entrepreneurial efforts in Arizona’s local food economy - expanding the reach of Fuerza Local, We Rise, and Local First Arizona’s Community Kitchens into communities throughout the state.