Important information & Resources

• People in need of food assistance can visit stmarysfoodbank.org, where an interactive “Find Food Near Me” button lets users search by ZIP code to find nearby food pantries and partner agencies. 

• Arizonans can also find statewide resources through the Arizona Food Bank Network, which lists hundreds of emergency food providers across the state, and by calling 2-1-1 Arizona for real-time help.  

Food Banks, Hot Meals

Below are several locations across Maricopa County that provide free groceries and meals. Most food-distribution sites ask for a photo ID and proof of current address or residency in the service area but may assist even if you don’t have documentation. Be sure to check the rules for your local pantry. 

St. Mary’s Food Bank

Website: https://www.stmarysfoodbank.org/ 

Phone: 602-242-3663 

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m

3131 W. Thomas St. 13050 W. Elm St.

Phoenix, AZ 85009 Surprise, AZ

United Food Bank

Website: unitedfoodbank.org

Phone: 480-926-4897

Hours of Operation: Fridays | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

263 N. Center St.

Mesa, AZ 85201

St. Vincent de Paul Dining Rooms

Website: https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/our-work/dining-rooms

Phone: 602-266-HOPE (4673) 

NextPhase Family Dining Room

The NextPhase Family Dining Room serves restaurant-style meals to families with children under the age of 18. The dining room has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and serves as a place to connect families with much-needed resources.

Hours of Operation: Monday -Fridays | 4p.m. - 6 p.m.

420 W. Watkins Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phoenix Dining Room

The Phoenix Dining Room, located on the Key Campus in Downtown Phoenix, offers daily hot meals to those experiencing homelessness.

Hours of Operation: Monday -Fridays

Breakfast

Mon-Fri | 7am - 8am  

Lunch

Daily | 11am - 12:45pm  

Dinner

Fri | 4pm - 5pm

1075 W. Jackson St.

Phoenix, AZ 85007 

FIBCO Family Services Inc.

Website: https://www.fibco.org/programs

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays |10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 

1141 E. Jefferson St.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

602-385-3900

Nourish PHX (Formerly ICM Food and Clothing Bank) - Information

Website: https://azfoodbanks.org/maps/icm-food-and-clothing-bank/

Phone Number: 602-254-7450 

Hours of Operation: Mondays - Fridays | 9 - 11 a.m.  

501 S. 9th Ave

Phoenix, AZ, 85007

602-254-7450 

All Faith Community Food Bank

Website: https://www.allfaithcsaz.com/emergency-food-bocxxes

Phone:  602-501-07090

     This "Mobile Pantry" provides fresh produce free of charge to the public on a first come first serve basis.

• Bring your own box or bag

​Hours of Operation:   Buckeye: 1st Wednesday 8:00-10:00 am

                  214 S. 5th St Buckeye, AZ 85326
                

​Hours of Operation:   Goodyear: 4th Saturday 8:00-10:00 am
                    14900 W Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ 85338
                    (Skyway Church)

Hope for Hunger Food Bank

Website: https://phoenixrescuemission.org/foodbank/

Phone: 602-233-3000 

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

5605 N. 55th Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85301

602-773-4344

Valley View Community Food Banks

Website: https://feedingaz.org/how-we-can-help/

Phone: (623) 240-0505

Valley View Community Food Bank
Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 3:00pm

10733 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351

Youngtown Town Center

Hours of Operation: Fri 9:00-1:00
12033 N. Clubhouse Square, Youngtown, AZ 85363

SCW Foundation 

Hours of Operation: Mon 9:00-12:00 noon
14465 W R H Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375

Harvest Compassion Center

Website: https://harvestcompassioncenter.org/about/hcc-services/

HCC NORTH PHOENIX

Phone: 602-788-2444

Hours of Operation: Monday/ Wednesday/ Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

4744 E. Thunderbird Road Ste. 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032

HCC WEST PHOENIX

Phone: 602-841-7110

Hours of Operation: Monday/ Tuesday/Thursday  9:00 am - 11:30 am

5608 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85017

HCC MARYVALE

Phone: 623-247-0039

Hours of Operation:  Tuesday / Friday / Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

4002 N. 67th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85033

Phoenix Public Library

Website: https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/food-resources

Farm Express Mobile Market

The Farm Express Market bus will be on site bringing fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables. Buy one and get one FREE with SNAP/EBT (up to $20 per day)!  For every dollar you spend with your SNAP/EBT, you will earn another dollar in Double Up Food Bucks to spend on the bus!​

Farm Express Market is eligible for the recently-announced "Food Bucks Now as part of Governor Hobbs' deployment of additional funds.

Phoenix Public Library offers weekly scheduled visits from Activate Food Arizona's Farm Fresh Express Market at four library locations:

• ​Burton Barr Central Library

• Cesar Chavez Library

• Harmon Library​

• Palo Verde Library​

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​​​Food Backpack Program

Harmon Library offers Food Backpacks for families with children ages 5-18. 

Food Backpacks contain non-perishable food; enough for several meals over a few days when schools and other food programs are not available. 

Food Backpacks are provided by St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and are available while supplies last.

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Honor Health Desert Mission Food Bank

Website: https://www.desertmission.com/food-bank/ 

Phone: 602-870-6062

Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

9229 N. Fourth St. 

Phoenix, AZ 85020

Phoenix Rescue Mission Hope for Hunger Food Bank

Website: https://phoenixrescuemission.org/help/food-assistance/mobile-food-outreach/

Phone: 602-233-3000 

Laveen

Hours of Operation: First Thursday of every month 8-10 a.m.

 
Christ Church of the Valley (Laveen) 

4343 W. Baseline Road

West Phoenix

Hours of Operation: Second and fourth Saturday of the month 9-11am
Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Donation Warehouse 

2515 N. 34th Drive