Explore Food Resources in Maricopa County
St. Mary’s Food Bank
If you need an emergency food box, call the number listed below; an operator will direct you to the nearest food bank location to pick up a food box. All students will be required to provide a photo ID and proof of residency (letter from parent or guardian, utility bill, or postal mail addressed to the student that proves residency).
Homeless students may visit the address below for emergency food boxes. Please be sure to bring a photo ID.
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
3131 W. Thomas St.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-242-3663
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
13050 W. Elm St.
Surprise, AZ
602-242-3663
United Food Bank
United Food Bank provides food boxes to those in need.
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
358 E Javelina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
480-926-4897
St. Vincent de Paul Dining Rooms
Sunnyslope Dining Room
Lunch service, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Dinner service, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
9227 N. 10th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-803-1964
Phoenix Dining Room at Human Service Campus
Breakfast service, 7–8 a.m.
Lunch service, 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Dinner service, Fridays only, 4–5 p.m.
1075 W. Jackson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-980-6394
Mesa Dining Room
Lunch service, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
49 W Broadway Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
602-619-9411
Family Dining Room
Dinner service, 4–6 p.m.
420 W. Watkins Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-850-6931
El Mirage Dining Room
Lunch service, 10–11:30 a.m.
14013 N. Verbena St.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
602-620-1892
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Andre House
The Andre House provides hot meals, showers, and restrooms.
Dinner service, Saturday–Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
*Lines begin forming 60 minutes prior to mealtime
213 S. 11th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-252-9023
FIBCO Family Services, Inc.
Food and Clothing Distribution
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1141 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
480-714-2892
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Nourish PHX
Nourish PHX (formerly ICM Food and Clothing Bank) is a TEFAP participant and offers food boxes outside the building, depending on supplies. No referral is required, however, a photo ID and proof of address are required. SNAP and SNAP to Work programs will take clients by appointment only.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9–11 a.m.
501 S. 9th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
602-254-7450
All Faith Community Food Bank
All Faith Community Foodbank, in partnership with st. Mary’s Food bank, offers Emergency Food Boxes to Buckeye & Goodyear residents. ID, proof of residency, and other information is required for up to 1 Emergency Food Box/month. Their once-a-month Farmer’s Market is open to the public and can provide dry goods, breads, dairy, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Buckeye Office
Emergency Food Box: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Farmer’s Market (Mobile Pantry): First Wednesday of every month; 9:00am–10:00am
214 S. 5th St.
Buckeye, AZ 85326
623-386-3513
Goodyear Location
Emergency Food Box: Mon, Wed, Thursday - 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Farmer’s Market (Mobile Pantry): 4th Saturday of each month; 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Campus of Skyway Church
14900 W Van Buren Street
Goodyear, AZ 85338
602-501-7090
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Hope for Hunger Food Bank
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
5605 N. 55th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
602-773-4344
Visit Hope for Hunger Food Bank
Valley View Community Food Bank
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
10771 W. Peoria Ave.
Sun City, AZ 85351
623-933-3358
Visit Valley View Community Food Bank
Harvest Compassion Center
North Phoenix Location
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, 9–11:30 a.m.
4744 E. Thunderbird Rd., Ste. 9
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-788-2444
West Phoenix Location
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9–11:30 a.m.
5608 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona
602-841-7110
Maryvale Location
Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9–11:30 a.m.
4002 N. 67th Ave., Ste. 10
Phoenix, AZ 85033
623-247-0039
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Phoenix Public Library
“Kids Cafe and St. Mary's Food Bank will distribute a free, healthy breakfast and lunch to kids and teens (ages 0 to 18) outside the following clinics during the specified times below, as well as Food Backpacks (currently only being offered at Cesar Chavez Library).
Meals are required to be consumed in the designated library space during scheduled meal times unless they are food backpacks. Food backpacks are also being provided to families, with each backpack filled with non-perishable ingredients that provide at least 3 nutritious meals to a family of 4.
Caesar Chavez Library provides Food Backpacks that will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis every Friday at the Circulation Desk and may be available throughout the week depending on supply. ”
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon
Tuesday–Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.
Burton Barr Central Library
Lunch:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
1221 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Caesar Chavez Library
3635 W Baseline Rd
Laveen Village, AZ 85339
Desert Sage Library
Lunch: Monday-Friday; 3:30–4:15 pm
7602 W. Encanto Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
Harmon Library
Breakfast: Monday-Saturday; 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Lunch: Monday-Saturday; 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
1325 S. 5th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Foothills Food Bank
Senior Market Day Hours
Monday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Food Sharing Hours
Breakfast/Lunch: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dinner: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-488-1145
The Department of Economic Security (DES) Coordinated Hunger Relief Program partners with the regional food banks to provide food to individuals in need. To learn more and find a food bank near you, visit des.az.gov/food-assistance or azfoodbanks.org.
For pet food bank information and locations, call 602-909-7153.
Foothills Food Bank
Senior Market Day Hours
Monday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Food Sharing Hours
Breakfast/Lunch: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dinner: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-488-1145
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
Resource Description: Lost Our Home Pet Rescue can provide pet food and other pet items, depending on availability. Sign up for their pet assistance program for resources.
2323 South Hardy Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85282
602-445-7387
Visit Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
Humane Society | Pet Resources
The Humane Society also has tips and resources to help when you need assistance caring for your fur family.
Market on the Move
For a donation of $10 in Phoenix and Tucson and $15 in northern Arizona, you can get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce.
Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W)
For a $12 donation, you can get up to 70 pounds of fresh produce.
Event days vary, check website for upcoming events
211 Arizona
An Arizona service network that provides resources for housing, medical, mental health, food, legal, parenting, and more.
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Arizona Food Bank Network
A website that lists additional food bank resources in Arizona.
Visit Arizona Food Bank Network
Free Meals Around You
Find local food banks, food pantries, and other programs in your area through Feeding America’s online resource tool.
Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Program WIC provides supplemental healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support services, and referrals to health and social services to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five who are at nutritional risk.
Visit Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Summer Food Service Program
This program hosted by AZ Healthzone provides free meals for Kids and Teens 0-18, no registration required. Text food or comida 304304 to find local locations. Some locations will offer adult meals at a low cost so families can eat together.