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Clothing and Food Services
- Food Banks, Pantries, and Services (Maricopa)
Food Banks
The Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is a coalition of 5 regional food banks and almost 1,000 food pantries and agencies, working to address hunger in Arizona. Together, the network feeds almost one million people each year in all 15 counties in Arizona. AzFBN is Arizona’s largest database of food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other organizations that distribute emergency food. To find the food bank nearest you, click here.
Arizona Baptist Children’s Services
UPDATED FOR COVID
2632 W. Augusta Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Monday 8:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
(602) 346-2300Borderlands – Produce On Wheels With-Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.)
Borderlands Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste (P,O.W.W.O.W.) program operates during our produce season, typically November through August. Every week, usually on Saturdays, P.O.W.W.O.W. host sites are held in cities around Arizona. These sites are hosted by community organizations (churches, civic organizations, schools and universities.) Visit any of our P.O.W.W.O.W. sites and leave with up to 70 lbs of fresh produce, all just for a contribution of $12. Learn more about this program and find distribution sites near you here.
Cultural Cup Food Bank
UPDATED FOR COVID
342 E. Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am – 12 Noon
(602) 266-8370
https://culturalcup.com/Desert Mission Food Bank
UPDATED FOR COVID
9229 N. 4th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday
(602) 870-6062
https://www.desertmission.com/programs/food-bank/Nourish Phoenix
Monday – Friday from 9-11 AM to distribute food pantry boxes only. SNAP and SNAP to Work Programs will take clients by appointment only by calling 602-775-5744.
501 S. 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Monday – Friday from 9-11 AM
602-775-5744
https://nourishphx.org/our-services/House of Refuge
6858 E. Ursula Ave #2
Mesa, AZ 85212
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
(480) 988-9395Life Bridge Food Bank
UPDATED FOR COVID
14240 N. 43rd Avenue Glendale, AZ 85306
Tuesdays 11am-1pm, Thursdays 5-7pm, Fridays 11am-1pm
602-281-3244
https://lifebridgeaz.org/welcomeJoshua Tree Feeding Program
UPDATED FOR COVID
Every Wednesday, we have complementary food box distribution. Registration/Check in begins at 9:30am and ends at 11:45 am. Food box shopping is from 10 am until 12 noon. All clients must call in to 602-264-0223 or email to foodboxorders@jtfp.org by 5PM on the Sunday prior to the distribution day in order to receive a food box.
214 E. Willetta St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Wednesday 8am-12pm
(602) 264-0223
https://www.jtfp.orgMercy Hill Church
745 W. Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tuesday 9am-12pm
(602) 252-1423St. Mary’s Food Bank
St. Mary’s Food Bank distributes food to hundreds of nonprofits partners through most of Arizona. These agencies include food pantries, dining halls, homeless shelters, and more. Their programs include food distribution, children’s feeding program, mobile pantries, and more. If you need help or want to learn more, click here
2831 N. 31st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 242-FOOD (3663)St Stephen’s Episcopal Church
2310 N. 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Wednesday 9am-12pm
(602) 870-6062The 3000 Club
UPDATED FOR COVID – For a donation of $10 in Phoenix, Tucson and Northern Arizona you can get up to 60 lbs. of fresh produce in a farmers market like atmosphere and setup that you can share with your friends, family, neighbors or other people in need. Doing so also helps us rescue good fresh produce from going to the landfills.
For more information on location and schedule, go to https://www.marketonthemove.org/United Food Bank
United Food Bank offers a weekly food box distribution, every Friday at the Mesa Convention Center from 7am to 11am. For more information on go to https://unitedfoodbank.org/get-help/food-distribution/
- Food Banks, Pantries, and Services (Pima)
Food Banks
The Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is a coalition of 5 regional food banks and almost 1,000 food pantries and agencies, working to address hunger in Arizona. Together, the network feeds almost one million people each year in all 15 counties in Arizona. AzFBN is Arizona’s largest database of food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other organizations that distribute emergency food. To find the food bank nearest you, click here.
Borderlands – Produce On Wheels With-Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.)
Borderlands Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste (P,O.W.W.O.W.) program operates during our produce season, typically November through August. Every week, usually on Saturdays, P.O.W.W.O.W. host sites are held in cities around Arizona. These sites are hosted by community organizations (churches, civic organizations, schools and universities.) Visit any of our P.O.W.W.O.W. sites and leave with up to 70 lbs of fresh produce, all just for a contribution of $12. Learn more about this program and find distribution sites near you here.
International Rescue Committee
Nutrition and Food Security
Since 2010, the IRC’s Nutrition and Food Security Program (NFSP) has developed services and infrastructure aimed at engaging low-income families in urban agriculture, nutrition education, and healthy food access navigation. The NFSP is uniquely designed and equipped to assist refugees to achieve five IRC core outcomes that are critical to their integration into their new homes. We believe in: food as a vehicle for positive change, holistic health and wellness, a culture of learning, community-based collaboration, cultivating long-term relationships, and the knowledge and power of our clients. All refugees and asylees within five years from date of arrival (refugees) or grant of asylum who live in Tucson, regardless of resettlement agency. For more information contact Katrina Martinez, 520-319-2128 x106, Katrina.Martinez@rescue.orgNew Roots
In Tucson, New Roots connects refugees and asylees interested in growing some of their own food to community gardens near them and provides regular training and technical assistance to ensure that they have the tools and knowledge needed to grow successfully in our unique Tucson climate. The gardens also provide a community gathering space where growers can make friends, pass on their cultural heritage, and learn new skills. Growers interested in income generation receive support and technical assistance through the New Roots Micro-Producer Academy (MPA) to improve their business skills and access to markets. Graduates of the MPA Academy now sell their produce through the Abundant Harvest Cooperative at the Santa Cruz River Farmer’s Market and to Pivot Produce, a local foods aggregator business that sells to local restaurants and runs a direct-to-consumer weekly produce share. The Tucson New Roots program also supports new refugee and asylee arrivals to the US in navigating the US food system through grocery store orientations and in-home nutrition education. For more information, contact Julia Munson, 520-319-2128 x113, Julia.Munson@rescue.orgThe Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Inc.
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona responds to the root causes of hunger and seeks to restore dignity, health, opportunity and hope to people living in poverty. Our mission is to change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today, and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.
*Multiple Locations available. Click link below to find the food distribution center closest to you*
https://www.communityfoodbank.org/Get-HelpThe Tucson Neighborhood Food Pantry
UPDATED FOR COVID
5707 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710
Thursdays and Saturdays 4pm-6pm
(520) 777-9629
https://www.tnfp.org/Iskashitaa Refugee Network
Iskashitaa Refugee Network (IRN) creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public, strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security. IRN is an intergenerational network of Tucson volunteers and UN refugees, who locate, harvest, and re-distribute locally grown fruits and vegetables which would otherwise go to waste. To see how Iskashitaa is making an impact in communities around Tucson, visit their Facebook here or call them at (520) 440-0100
1406 E. Grant Rd. Bldg. #2
Tucson, AZ 85719St. Paul’s Food Bank
8051 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
Monday-Friday 9am-11:30am
(520) 296-1927The 3000 Club
UPDATE FOR COVID – For a donation of $10 in Phoenix, Tucson and Northern Arizona you can get up to 60 lbs. of fresh produce in a farmers market like atmosphere and setup that you can share with your friends, family, neighbors or other people in need. Doing so also helps us rescue good fresh produce from going to the landfills.
For more information on location and schedule, go to https://www.marketonthemove.org/ - Clothing Donation Centers (Maricopa)
Clothing Donation Centers
Nourish Phoenix
Call (602) 775-5744 for an appointment
501 S. 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007All Faith Community Services
UPDATED FOR COVID
214 S. 5th St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
(623) 386-3513
https://www.allfaithcsaz.com/FIBCO Family Services
UPDATED FOR COVID
1141 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Every Wednesday and the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
(602) 385-3900
http://www.fibco.org/Genesis Project
UPDATED FOR COVID
564 N Idaho Rd #5
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Monday-Friday 12pm-2pm
(480) 225-7757 - Clothing Donation Centers (Pima)
Clothing Donation Centers
Amphi Foundation
3335 N Stone Ave (behind Amphi HS),
Tucson, AZ, 85705
(520) 690-0075
Tuesday-Wednesday: 2pm-5pm
http://www.amphifoundation.org/amphi-foundation-clothing-bank/Assistance League Tucson – Operation School Bell
1307 N. Alvernon Way.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-8452
Tuesday-Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
For more information go to https://altucson.org/operation-school-bell/Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona
1050 S. Plumer Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-1400
Call for appointment
For more information go to https://www.diaperbank.org/Duffy Clothing Bank
655 N. Magnolia Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7055
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
http://www.tusd1.org/Departments/Family-Resource-Centers/Clothing-Bank
Your Sister’s Closet
525 N. Bonita Ave.
Tucson, AZ, 85745
(520) 884-7810
Monday-Friday: By Appointment
https://ywcatucson.org/program/wlwc/your-sisters-closet-project-period/ - Ethnic Grocery Stores (Maricopa)
Ethnic Grocery Stores
Asiana Market (Glendale)
4410 W. Union Hills Dr. A-1
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 780-1234
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9pm
http://asianamarket2.com/Asiana Market (Mesa)
1135 S. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 833-3077
Monday-Sunday: 8am-9pm
http://asianamarket.com/AZ International Market Place
1920 W. Broadway Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 633-6296
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9pmBati Bazaar
1510 W. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623) 330-2999
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-7pmBaiz Fresh Food – 3 locations
523 North 20th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-560-2620
Monday-Sunday: 9am-5:30pm1858 West Baseline Road,
Mesa AZ 85202
480-424-4945
Monday-Sunday: 9am-8pm8030 North 27th Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602-560-1506
Monday-Sunday: 9am-8pm
https://www.baizmarket.com/Haji Baba International Food
2131 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-2442
Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: ClosedLee Lee International Supermarket – 2 Locations
2025 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85381
(480) 899-2887
Monday-Sunday: 9am-7pm7575 W. Cactus Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 773-3345
Monday-Sunday: 9am-7pm
http://leeleesupermarket.com/Lotus Supermarket
18425 N 19th Ave #110,
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 773-6863
Monday-Sunday: 10am-9pmMekong Plaza
66 S. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 363-9009
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9pm
http://www.mekongplaza.com/Princess Market
2620 W. Broadway Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 894-1499
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10am-7pm
https://princessmarket.com/New Africa
4730 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 576-5145
Monday-Saturday: 9:30am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-6pmTan Phat Market
1702 W. Camelback Rd. #5
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(620) 242-6119
Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm - Ethnic Grocery Stores (Pima)
Ethnic Grocery Stores
Babylon Market
3954 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-3700
Monday-Sunday: 8:30am-9pm
http://www.babylonmarkettucson.com/Carniceria La Noria
704 E. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 690-6947
Monday-Sunday: 8am-8:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carniceria%20La%20Noria/162027143819774/Grant-Stone Supermarket
8 W. Grant Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 628-7445
Monday-Sunday: 9am-7pmG & L Import Export Corporation
4828 E. 22nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-9016
Monday-Saturday: 9am-8pm
Sunday: 9am-6pm
https://g-l-import-export-corporation.business.site/?hl=enGamar Family Market
1800 E Fort Lowell Rd #128,
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 499-0745
Monday-Sunday: 9am-6pm
https://www.gamarfamilymarket.com/India Dukaan
2754 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 321-0408
Monday-Sunday: 11am-6pmLee Lee International Supermarket
1990 W. Orange Grove Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 638-8328
Monday-Sunday: 9am-8pm
http://www.leeleesupermarket.com/Nick’s Sari-Sari Store
2001 S Craycroft Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 406-3593
Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
https://www.sandyiorientalmarket.com/Sandyi Oriental Market
4270 E. Pima St.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 320-0389
Monday-Saturday: 9am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
https://www.sandyiorientalmarket.com/
- WIC - Women, Infants, and Children Food Program
The Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support services, supplemental nutritious foods and referrals to health and social services. WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women; infants; and children under the age of five who are determined to be at nutritional risk. The information flyer below is available in Arabic, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Kinyarwanda, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese.
- FNS and SNAP Information
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Eligibility
You can use the screen for eligibility website to see if you qualify for Nutrition Assistance; however, the best way to know if you are eligible is to submit an application for benefits and go through the application process. The application process includes verifying that we have received complete and accurate information along with an interview conducted by our staff. For more information, see the How to Apply for Cash, Medical, and Nutrition Assistance Video.
Able-bodied adults without dependents are only eligible for a few months of Nutrition Assistance unless they are exempt, working, or participating in the SNA E&T program.
If you do not qualify for Nutrition Assistance benefits, or need help with food during the application process, please contact The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Persons receiving Nutrition Assistance automatically qualify for TEFAP.
Information Needed to Apply
Whether you are applying for the first time, or renewing your benefits, you may need one or more of the following pieces of information to complete your application:
- Proof of citizenship and identity for everyone who is applying for benefits.
- Alien Registration Cards, if there are non-U.S. citizens applying for benefits in your household.
- Social Security numbers for everyone, or proof that a Social Security number has been applied for.
- Proof of relationship, birth certificates may be used
- Name, address & daytime phone number of landlord or neighbor.
- A statement verifying your address and the names of everyone living with you. The statement must be made by a non-relative who doesn’t live with you. It must be signed, dated and include that person’s address and telephone number.
- Proof of ALL money your household received from any source last month and this month.
- Proof that your employment ended and last date paid.
- Bank or credit union (savings or checking) complete statement for the most recent month.
- Proof of savings bonds, securities, retirement plans and life insurance.
- Proof of rent/mortgage and utility bills (electric, water, gas, etc.) for the most recent month.
- Proof of child care expenses for the most recent month.
- Proof of all medical expenses for those applying for benefits who are age 60 or older or receive disability benefits.
Submitting Application
Submitting your application and required documentation starts the application process. The following are ways that you can apply:
- Submit an online application through Health-e-Arizona Plus.
- Download the Application for Benefits with KidsCare Application Addendum turn it in by mail, fax, or in person at your local office.
- Request an application at your local office or Call (855) 432-7587 to request a paper application be mailed to you. After receiving and completing the application, turn it in by mail, fax, or in person at your local office.
- Go to find an assistor, enter your ZIP Code to locate community assistors near you for help with the application process.
After Submitting Application
You will need to complete an eligibility interview via phone or in person at one of our offices. We strongly recommend that you have income information, ID, Social Security numbers, and Citizenship verification at the interview. During your interview, we will review your information in order to see if you qualify for the program.
At the end of your interview, we will let you know if we need any additional information to decide your case. We will also send you a letter asking for this information.
For more information go to www.des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food/nutrition-assistance-formerly-food-stamp-program
- Diet and Nutrition Information
