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Food banks, free groceries and soup kitchens in Phoenix and Maricopa County
Find Phoenix Arizona and Maricopa County food banks as well as free pantries that may be near you. Distribution centers provide help to low-income families, people with no money and the working poor feed their family.
There are free groceries, personal toiletries, hot meals and more. Locate a free food pantry near you in Maricopa County.
Phoenix area free food and meal giveaways
Food banks, free groceries and soup kitchens in Phoenix and Maricopa County.
Charities and churches provide help to people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including low income families as well as the unemployed, immigrants, and single mothers. The distribution centers open today and drive thru food banks offer free grocery boxes as well as information on applying for government benefits such as SNAP food stamps or WIC vouchers.
Many also have cat or dog food. Or get Meals on Wheels in Phoenix AZ. A phone number is at the bottom of the page more information on food programs in Maricopa County. Or learn how to get emergency food stamps ASAP Free food pantries as well as soup kitchens also offer seasonal programs ranging from free Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas meals to Easter baskets in Maricopa County.
They also giveaway produce, low-sodium food, infant formula, and personal toiletries. Some pantries also have free household cleaning items. The main locations of free food in the county include the following. Food pantry centers in Phoenix:
Food banks and pantries in Mesa: Statewide Maricopa County programs and other areas: Phoenix area free food and meal giveaways: Church on the Street 902 E McKinley, Phoenix Arizona.
Call (602) 254-8302 Provides hot meals, information on local shelters, and other aid to the low income and homeless in the community. Aim Right Ministries:
A food bank/pantry is at 1013 N 13th St, Phoenix 85006. Call 602-462-1987:
Mesa area food banks and soup kitchens
Call for information on government assistance programs such as food stamps, LIHEAP, WIC and the locations of food banks. The organization can provide referrals, advice, and other support. All Faith Community Services at Lighthouse Fellowship: Location is 3015 N 195th Ave, Litchfield Park AZ 85340. Call 602-501-7090: Free groceries, applications to SNAP food stamps in Maricopa County and other social services.
Father Matters: Mailing address is 3146 E Wier Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040-2754. Call (602) 774-3298:
Many low income programs, including for single fathers. Get free food, diapers, vouchers for food or eyeglasses, legal aid, and even coupons for food shopping Neighborhood Ministries Inc. Physical Address - 1929 W. Fillmore, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. Call 623-428-9913: Spiritual guidance, free food and meals, household goods, and more may be offered.
Gospel Ministers and Churches International Inc: Address is 2728 W Maryland Ave, Phoenix AZ 85017. Call 602-242-2569: Generation Church: The Pantry is at 11832 W Warner Elliot Loop, Phoenix 85044. Phone - 480-893-6189 The organization has a goal of promoting the elimination of hunger through the gathering and distribution of free food to the needy while encouraging self-sufficiency through advocacy and education.
Chicanos Por La Causa Senior Center - Casa Primavera: Physical Address - 1617 N. 45th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85035. Phone - 602-272-0054:
Older adults can use a congregate meal site, and the homebound may have food and hot lunches or meals delivered. Also learn about programs for seniors such as Medicare and medical bill assistance.
Empty Bowl Free Pet Food Pantry 610 E Bell Rd, Ste 2 PMB 271, Phoenix, AZ 85022-2393. Dial (602) 909-7153 Free pet food for the low income and needy. Cat or dog food, treats, and other free supplies. Seniors and veterans can also get help.
Mom's Pantry: Main location is 13440 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85022-5136. Phone - (602) 992-0083 The location may have Dried Beans, Baby Formula, Ensure for the elderly, vitamins, feminine goods, and other items. Assistance is available in Spanish too. Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus 2526 N 36th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85009.
Phone - 602-329-6458 Arizona Baptist Children's Services 2632 W Augusta Ave, Phoenix AZ 85051. Main phone - 602-346-2300 They offer applications to USDA programs, including emergency food.
Longview Neighborhood: A food pantry and Recreation Center are at 4040 N 14th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Phone: (602) 534-6570 Kids, students out of school and others can get a free meal or snacks. Cereal, canned or fresh meat, dairy products and more is offered. Ministerio Cristo Sana 3632 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
Phone: (623) 760-8550 Migrants and immigrants in Phoenix AZ can also use this free pantry. Baptist Bible Fellowship International 5735 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85031. Phone - 623-247-5735 A soup kitchen for hot meals, free food pantry and more is offered. They also deliver meals to the elderly or homebound by them in Phoenix.
Brighter View Foundation: Address is 4331 W Bell Rd, Glendale AZ 85308. Call 888-870-7637: Calvary United Methodist Church: Address: 7949 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033. Call 623-849-0055 Catholic Charities Community Services: There are multiple sites. They help immigrants and refugees with food, housing, and legal needs.
There are also free food pantries, soup kitchens, and Meals on Wheels. Get everything from Summer Feeding Program for kids to holiday meals, groceries, household goods and more. Location is 5104 N 16th Ave, Phoenix 85015, call 480-404-8829: Catholic Charities Community Services of Arizona - 6738 N 45th Ave, Glendale AZ 85301.
Phone: 623-934-7579 Tanner Chapel AME Church: Address: 20 S 8th St, Phoenix AZ 85034. Call 602-253-8426 The Paideia Academies Inc 7777 S 15th Terrace, Phoenix AZ 85042. Telephone: 602-343-3040 The Pentecostals of Phoenix: Address is 2341 W Royal Palm Rd, Phoenix AZ 85021. Call 602-944-7209:
A free food bank is at the charity. Everything from soap to detergent, Dried beans, bread, sandwiches and Easter, Thanksgiving, and free Christmas food boxes.
Other Maricopa County free food programs
Cultural Cup Food Bank: Address: 342 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85012. Phone - 602-266-8370 Free shelf stable food, emergency meals, and household supplies like soap or detergent. There may be food such as fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, pasta, bread, dairy, meat and more. Desert Christian Fellowship 1445 W Northern Ave, Phoenix AZ 85021.
Main phone - 602-861-4008 Desert Hills Community Church of the Nazarene: This is another charity for the poor, hungry, single parents and others at 34835 N 7th St, Phoenix 85086. Iglesia Vida Christiana- Christian Life Church: Address: 3946 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix AZ 85009. Call 480-262-2255 All applications are in Spanish.
Get free food, clothes, Christmas or Thanksgiving meals, and year round groceries. There is also meat and poultry products from donors in Maricopa County, dairy products, fresh fruit, vegetables and low sodium foods. Lisa Schexneider Ministries 1502 W Northern Ave, Phoenix AZ 85021. Phone - 623-255-1905 Marys Ministries: Location is 5017 S Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85040.
Call 602-725-7971: Christ Lutheran Church 3901 E Indian School Rd , Phoenix AZ 85018. Telephone: 602-955-4830 Mitchell Swaback Charities Inc:
The food bank is at 4744 E Thunderbird Unit 9, Phoenix AZ 85032. Dial 602-788-2444 Get food such as cereal, bread, peanut butter, pasta, rice, sauce, and/or potatoes. They also give referrals and counseling. Native American Connections: Address is 931 E Devonshire, Phoenix AZ 85014. Call 602-263-5531: They help Native Americans.
Cultural food, social services, pots and pans and free basic needs. New Beginnings Assembly of God: Address: 5121 W Ocotillo Rd, Glendale 85301. Main phone 623-463-8468 Highways & Hedges Ministries: Address - 2515 E. Thomas, Phoenix, AZ, 85016. Phone - 602-212-0850. Hours - Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 Free food and groceries are distributed to low income families and the needy.
They help homeless people get a meal, provide Ensure to seniors, and other pantry staple such as flour, rice, bread and more. Deer Valley Senior Center: Physical Address - 2001 W. Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ, 85027. Call - 602-495-3714 Meals on Wheels, a free pet food pantry with dog and cat items and more.
There are free Ensure and Boost drinks, congregate meals, and Christmas dinners too for seniors, including those on social security. Desert Christian Fellowship 1445 W. Northern, Phoenix, Arizona 85021. Phone 602-861-4008
A food banks helps the poor, low-income, seniors and single parents. Groceries, cereal, USDA commodities like cheese and milk and free holiday food baskets for low-income families.
NourishPHX (ICM Food & Clothing Bank): Address - 501 S. 9th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Phone - 602-254-7450. Clothing for children, school supplies, shoes, and more is offered. A pantry also provides free groceries, food, and nutritional support. Get free produce, eggs, canned groceries and personal toiletries in Phoenix, such as soap or laundry detergent.
Learn more on how to get help from NourishPHX Church for the Nations: Address is 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012. Dial 602-861-000: CPLC (Chicano Por La Causa): Location is 6850 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033. Phone - 602-346-2300: Get dry and canned goods, paper products, dairy, canned meat or vegetables, and personal toiletries, even including toilet paper.
Creighton Family Resource Center 2052 N 36th St, Phoenix AZ 85008. Call 602-381-4605 Free food boxes, including fresh and shelf stable, are given out. There may be rice, pasta, peanut butter and jelly, bread and more. They also help the homeless in Phoenix apply for government food commodities.
Way of Life Church AOG: Location - 5802 S 15th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85041. Phone: 602-268
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