Basic Needs and Community Resources
Maricopa Community Colleges is committed to the academic success of our students, and we understand that basic needs have a direct impact on the well-being and success of our students. Basic needs can include food, housing, transportation, wellness, and other important services. This page is meant to help connect students and their families to basic needs information and resources, and it will evolve as more resources are added.
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Explore Maricopa Community Colleges Basic Needs Offerings
Food Resources
You don't have to go hungry. Use these local and state food resources to get what you need today.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Apply for SNAP benefits and find useful information and resources to assist you.
Housing and Shelter
Find housing support information, including advocacy and emergency financial assistance, here.
Personal Safety
If you are in crisis, these resources can help you get through it.
Child Care, After School, and Youth Programs
Use these resources to find affordable, local childcare and youth programs.
Transportation Services
There are several free transportation options across the Valley that make regular stops at or near the locations you need.
Job Listings / Unemployment
View resources from the Department of Economic Security to help with unemployment.
Technology and Software
Use these resources to find technology support and important web links.
Veterans and Military Services
Find resources for veterans and military service personnel in times of need.
Community Resources
Phoenix Rescue Mission
phoenixrescuemission.org
Phoenix, AZ Shelter List
shelterlist.com/city/az-phoenix
AZ WIC Program
wicprograms.org/state/arizona
Tolleson Free Food Resources
freefood.org/c/az-tolleson
Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank
affcb.org
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund
blackbaud.com/solutions/grant-and-award-management/award-management
AZ Financial Hardship Assistance
tanf.us/arizona.html
The Salvation Army
arizona.salvationarmy.org/arizona/Family-Services-Emergency-Assistance
Crain Family Foundation
crainfamilyfoundation.org
Buckeye Family Resource Center
frnaz.org
Children’s Centers
phxchildren.com
New Life Center - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Support
newlifectr.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness
nami.org
AZ 211
211arizona.org
Aliento
alientoaz.org