With the government shutdown and SNAP benefit funding questions, many Arizona families are facing food insecurity. Thanks to Alicia’s Deals reader Charlotte, who told me about a Phoenix Chatbot Service that makes it easy and completely anonymous to find local resources.

Head over here or text the word family to 877-558-2261 to reach “Mia”. The service is available in English or in Spanish.

“Whether you’re dealing with a sudden crisis or just need a little extra support, it can be hard to know where to turn. That’s where Mia comes in.

Mia is your go-to guide for finding help.

Available anytime and completely anonymous, Mia connects you to the resources and services your family needs right when you need them most.

Mia can help you find free and low-cost resources in your community, like food, clothing, housing, cell phone assistance, or heat relief. Just answer the questions and Mia will do her best to point you in the right direction. “

Please share with someone you know who might not know where to find the help they need.