And the Iowa Republican straw poll proves exactly what? That in politics money talks? But we knew that already.

Local gelato maker Berto’s Gelato will scoop up vanilla bean, dark chocolate, roasted banana, mint chocolate chip and cookies and cream gelato, and you can make your own sundae or float with a topping bar -- all for free.

The Voyage Church in Chandler is handing out boxes stuffed with breads, cereal and other nonperishable foods between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Forget Joe the Plumber. Here’s a redistribution-of-wealth plan for Joe the Binge-Eater. No matter which candidate you cast your vote for Tuesday, afterward you can enjoy free food:

Tuesday is National Teacher Day, and Chipotle Mexican Grill locations throughout the Valley are celebrating by giving any Arizona teacher who shows a teacher or staff ID free burrito, bowl, tacos or salad from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

We love game night at home around the dining room table, but Handlebar Tempe might just lure us out of our comfort zone for its “Beers with Friends” events.

Check out more than 100 area businesses, sample some free grub, and win a door prize or two at this year’s installment of the annual East Valley Business Expo.

People will do a lot for free food in this economy. And that includes sleeping on a sidewalk in temperatures that were in the low 60s.

Five Kahala brand restaurants will give away free food items this week to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona:

With the Valley’s weather starting to heat up, the Häagen-Dazs Shop at Arizona Mills in Tempe is hosting a free ice cream day. You can stop by for a free scoop of ice cream from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.

If you’re planning a trip to northern Arizona April 16-24, be sure to stop by Grand Canyon National Park, where entrance fees will be waived in observance of National Park Week.

Every cell in the body continually carries out millions of biochemical processes requiring oxygen. By-products of this cellular metabolic process are unstable electrons called oxidants or “free radicals.” Unfortunately, these free radicals are not harmless. Their chief danger comes from the damage they incur upon cellular structures or DNA. Anti-oxidants reduce the effects of dangerous oxidants by binding with them, thereby decreasing their destructive power. Food sources of antioxidants include those with high vitamin A, C, E and beta-carotene contents, such as spinach and liver. Anti-oxidants are thought to have a role in slowing the aging process, preventing heart disease and protecting against the development of cancers.

Every cell in the body continually carries out millions of biochemical processes requiring oxygen. By-products of this cellular metabolic process are unstable electrons called oxidants or “free radicals.” Unfortunately, these free radicals are not harmless. Their chief danger comes from the damage they incur upon cellular structures or DNA. Anti-oxidants reduce the effects of dangerous oxidants by binding with them, thereby decreasing their destructive power. Food sources of antioxidants include those with high vitamin A, C, E and beta-carotene contents, such as spinach and liver. Anti-oxidants are thought to have a role in slowing the aging process, preventing heart disease and protecting against the development of cancers.

Every cell in the body continually carries out millions of biochemical processes requiring oxygen. By-products of this cellular metabolic process are unstable electrons called oxidants or “free radicals.” Unfortunately, these free radicals are not harmless. Their chief danger comes from the damage they incur upon cellular structures or DNA. Anti-oxidants reduce the effects of dangerous oxidants by binding with them, thereby decreasing their destructive power. Food sources of antioxidants include those with high vitamin A, C, E and beta-carotene contents, such as spinach and liver. Anti-oxidants are thought to have a role in slowing the aging process, preventing heart disease and protecting against the development of cancers.

Many of us entertain more during the holiday season. No matter whether you entertain all the time or just occasionally, it is not uncommon to get a little nervous when planning for the big day.