In an effort to offset the impact of the current suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and assist families and individuals facing increased food insecurity, the city of Phoenix is partnering with St. Mary’s Food Bank in launching a citywide food drive to ensure residents have access to nutritious meals.
A new webpage, www.phoenix.gov/hungerrelief, details the campaign, including how to give monetary donations or food items.
“When crisis strikes, Phoenix comes together to help,” Mayor Gallego said in a released statement. “During this unprecedented emergency, I urge everyone who can help to step up. Donate food, send money, give your time to help your neighbors who have temporarily lost their lifeline.”
The city says that monetary donations are strongly encouraged because food banks can stretch the donation through bulk purchasing, tax exemptions and dollar matches from the community. Just one dollar can provide an estimated 10 meals for a food bank. Monetary donations can be made by going to St. Mary’s Food Bank’s donation page.
Immediate Food Support
For residents who need food assistance right away, several organizations in the Phoenix area provide emergency food boxes and hot meals.
Residents can visit www.phoenix.gov/foodhelp for locations where they can receive food boxes and resources, or dial 2-1-1 from any phone to access pre-recorded information in both English and Spanish about emergency assistance and other resources.
In addition, the Arizona Food Bank Network provides a statewide directory of food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other organizations that distribute emergency food. Use the network’s “Find a Food Bank” tool to locate a nearby agency. Before visiting, verify hours of operation and eligibility requirements – details can change.
To learn more, visit https://azfoodbanks.org/get-food.
Make a Food Donation
Residents who are able to contribute to the food drive can drop off donations at the below city facilities during business hours. The foods in most demand include proteins like canned meats and beans, peanut butter and canned fruits and vegetables.
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cesar Chavez Community Center
7858 S. 35th Avenue
Laveen Village, AZ 85339
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center
3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Paradise Valley Community Center
17402 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pecos Community Center
17010 S. 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunnyslope Community Center
802 E. Vogel Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
In addition, residents can give food donations in their own neighborhood by visiting one of these St. Mary’s food pantries:
CPLC Community Center
3216 W. Van Buren Street
Phoenix, AZ 85009
City Hope
1650 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Church for the Nations
6225 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
FIBCO Family Services Inc (Human Services Program)
1141 E Jefferson Street
Phoenix AZ 85034
Legendarios
2234 W. Campbell Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
MCCC Gateway Community College
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Ministerio Cristo Sana
3632 E Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
St Stephen’s Episcopal Church
2310 N 56th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
SVDP Our Lady of the Valley
3220 W. Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
MCCCD Phoenix College
1202 W.Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
