A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Phoenix, Arizona distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army operates free local food banks around Phoenix, Arizona from almost all of their local social service centers. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
We have located 8 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Salvation Army Donation Dropbox
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 267-4205 to book your appointment.
Address :
2707 E Van Buren St, DHQ<BR/> PHOENIX,
Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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The Salvation Army - PHOENIX (Central), AZ: Corps Community Center
Services provided :
- Christian Education
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 553-0988 to book your appointment.
Address :
4343 N 16th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85016.
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The Salvation Army - PHOENIX, AZ: Adult Rehabilitation Center
Services provided :
- Adult Rehabilitation Center
- Rehabilitation
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 256-4500 to book your appointment.
Address :
1625 S Central Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85004.
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The Salvation Army - Senior Citizens' Services - Phoenix/Albuquerque: Phoenix - Silvercrest Senior Citizens' Residences
Services provided :
- Senior Citizens Residences
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 251-2000 to book your appointment.
Address :
613 N 4th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85003.
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The Salvation Army - Social Services - Phoenix, Arizona: Herberger Family Services
Services provided :
- Domestic Violence Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Seasonal Services
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 267-4122 to book your appointment.
Address :
2702 E Washington St,
Phoenix, AZ 85034.
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The Salvation Army - PHOENIX (Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center), AZ: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 276-7396 to book your appointment.
Address :
1375 E Broadway Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85040.
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The Salvation Army - PHOENIX (Citadel), AZ: Corps Community Center
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 252-4478 to book your appointment.
Address :
628 N 3rd Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85003.
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The Salvation Army - PHOENIX (Maryvale), AZ: Corps Community Center
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 233-9272 to book your appointment.
Address :
4318 W Clarendon Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85031.
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Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Phoenix, Arizona have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Churches operate with food donations gathered and deliver to the food pantry nearest you by individuals using food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to elderly who are unable to drive to a nearest community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
We have located 11 Church Food Pantry locations in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Open Door Fellowship Church
Open Door Fellowship is a church in Phoenix, AZ. Open Door Fellowship operates a food pantry on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
Our food pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. During pantry hours we also provide socks for the homeless.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 242-4414 to book your appointment.
Address :
8301 N 19th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85021.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Shiloh Community Church
Care and support program provides biblically based, coordinated care to those with personal needs. We accomplish this through biblical education, pastoral counsel, Christ-centered mentoring relationships and study/recovery groups. Shiloh food pantry as a ministry to the local families, Shiloh offers bags of family-size non-perishable foods upon request. Pastoral counseling through our care giving ministry, the Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30AM to 4:00PM. Shiloh provides resources to help people overcome issues hindering them from experiencing peace and joy in life. Celebrate recovery come find lasting victory through Jesus Christ at Shiloh's celebrate recovery program. Mending the soul Shiloh often refers people to mending the soul (mts) ministries, an organization dedicated to supporting men and women as they seek to recover from the effects of abuse, whether sexual, physical, verbal, spiritual or neglect.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- counseling
- navigating the system
- mentoring
- spiritual support
- support groups
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 569-0311 to book your appointment.
Address :
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Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
CELC Outreach Program's purpose is to assist low-income people living in the area West of 99th Ave., East of Perryville Rd., South of Mc Dowell Rd. and North of the Gila River. Because of God's grace and volunteers efforts, the program is able to provide a weekly food box to approximately 55 families. In addition to food, our outreach program offers clothing and household goods that we have received through donations. Our intention is not to promote dependence on the program but to assist people on their way to self-sufficiency by offering helps in other areas such as some life skill training.
Call 623-932-2394 for more information.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- home goods
- daily life skills
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (623) 932-2394 to book your appointment.
Address :
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Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Standing Stones Community Church
The worst feeling in the world is to see someone who’s hungry and have no place to refer them to for help. We understand that sometimes individuals and families just need a little help and with that in mind, the idea of a Food Bank became a reality for the North Phoenix area. Each month boxes of food are given out to those who are in need, whether it be something so common as a loss of employment or more serious such as being unable to work for health reasons. If someone is in need and could use a box of groceries, the Standing Stones food bank will be there to assist families or individuals.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (623) 587-9297 to book your appointment.
Address :
24820 N 16th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85085.
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- Mon: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
The Food Pantry outreach program serves all Mesa residents and is open for distribution every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Families are entitled to receive food once a month from this facility. To further their mission of providing assistance to families, the Food Pantry has joined forces with other agencies. Carol Stauberg, a nurse from St. Lukes Clinic provides families with information about health resources in the area. Rev. Don and Mary Twentyman encourage literacy by giving out children's books. An Early Childhood Oral Health Prevention Program is provided by the Chandler Regional Medical Center that offer free dental exams and fluoride treatments to children 5 years and younger.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- books
- dental care
- health education
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 840-0437 to book your appointment.
Address :
2310 N 56th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
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- Fri: Closed
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Historic Tanner Chapel AME Church
Tanner's food pantry gives out each Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 11am and 3pm bags of food to the homeless and needy individuals and families. Also during the holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we give out love boxes, filled with all the fixings for a complete holiday dinner to include a turkey.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 253-8426 to book your appointment.
Address :
20 S 8th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85034.
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- Mon: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
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- Fri: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
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Mount of Olives Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Closet
The Food Closet is open to all in need. A photo ID is required each visit. An individual may request bagged groceries once a month; however bread is available each week. HOURS: Thursday 1:00 – 6:00 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 956-1620 to book your appointment.
Address :
3546 E Thomas Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85018.
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Church on Fillmore - Food Distribution Program
Food Distribution Program: Tuesdays 9 am - 12 pm. Partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank, we serve on average 500-600 families through our Food Distribution Program each week.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 252-1423 to book your appointment.
Address :
745 W Fillmore St,
Phoenix, AZ 85007.
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Bethel Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Food Pantry: Participants donate food/funding to stock the pantry as well as help distribute food bags to the community each month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 995-0629 to book your appointment.
Address :
7310 N 27th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85051.
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Historic Tanner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church - Tanner's Food Pantry
Tanner's Food Pantry is responsible for feeding over 13, 767 homeless and needy individuals and families. Tanner's Food Pantry gives out each Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 11am and 3pm bags of food to those in need. Also during the holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Tanner's Food Pantry gives out Love Boxes, filled with all the fixings for a complete holiday dinner to include a turkey.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 253-8426 to book your appointment.
Address :
20 S Eighth St,
Phoenix, AZ 85034.
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First Southern Baptist Church of Phoenix Open Arms Ministry
Every Wednesday morning several church members serve our community with food and clothing assistance. What a blessing! The "Open Arms" ministry was named by a 13-year-old girl who, with her mom, was on the receiving end of food and clothing assistance. “Open Arms†is composed of “Helping Hands,†(food distribution) and “Happy Hangers,†(clothing distribution).
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 242-6104 to book your appointment.
Address :
3100 W Camelback Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85017.
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Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by the Catholic Charity organization focus on addressing food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charity centers for help.
Catholic Charities in Phoenix, Arizona are open to families on a first-come, first-serve basis. The centers operate during normal business hours, and provide walk-ins with groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal.
The food pantries are like grocery stores, allow clients the ability to choose the items they need from the groceries that are available on site.
First-time clients of the food pantry will need to apply, and this is done from a one-page application. An applicant will need to provide basic household member as well as demographic information.
We have located 0 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands is a faith-based 501(c)(3) food pantry operated around Phoenix, Arizona almost entirely by volunteers.
It provides a 7-day supply of groceries and personal care items free of charge to people in need, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Helping Hands is supported entirely by donations from individuals, service organizations, churches, and businesses in our community.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
We have located 0 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile food pantry program distributes food directly to families in communities around Phoenix, Arizona in need during large-scale one-day distributions.
A typical mobile pantry serves 200-250 families distributing up to 10,000 pounds of food. This past year over 6.6 million pounds were distributed through this program.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2024
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantry scheduled to visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
We have located 1 Mobile Food Pantry locations in Phoenix, Model.Content.StateName which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance
This program provides mobile pantry services to those who can not make it to St. Mary's Food Bank. We bring perishable food directly to neighborhoods in the greatest need.
Those interested in locating the nearest Mobile Pantry location
can call (602) 242-FOOD (3663).
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 242-3663 to book your appointment.
Address :
2831 N 31st Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85009.
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- Mon: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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- Fri: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry operates around Phoenix, Arizona much like a grocery store where people in need can choose their own food. It helps to enhance their personal dignity and reduces waste due to unwanted food items.
It also helps them to be proactive in addressing any underlying health issues. This is our model of choice for food pantries in the future.
We have located 3 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Henry Unger Memorial Dining Room
With one of the largest industrial kitchens in the Southwest and five charitable dining rooms, St. Vincent de Paul is able to serve over 1.2 million meals to hungry families and individuals each year. Weekday Hours: Breakfast - 7am–8am; Lunch - 11am–12:45pm; Dinner - Closed; Weekend Hours: Breakfast - Closed; Lunch - 11am–12:45pm; Dinner - Closed
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 850-6746 to book your appointment.
Address :
1075 W Jackson St,
Phoenix, AZ 85007.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Chris Becker Dining Hall
With one of the largest industrial kitchens in the Southwest and five charitable dining rooms, St. Vincent de Paul is able to serve over 1.2 million meals to hungry families and individuals each year. Weekday Hours: Breakfast - Closed; Lunch - Closed; Dinner - 4:30–6pm; Weekend Hours: Breakfast - Closed; Lunch - Closed; Dinner - 4:30–6pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 944-0139 to book your appointment.
Address :
9227 N 10th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85021.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Dan O'Meara Center Dining Room
With one of the largest industrial kitchens in the Southwest and five charitable dining rooms, St. Vincent de Paul is able to serve over 1.2 million meals to hungry families and individuals each year. Weekday Hours: Breakfast - Closed; Lunch - Closed; Dinner - 5pm–6pm; Weekend Hours: Breakfast - Closed; Lunch - Closed; Dinner - Closed
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 254-3338 to book your appointment.
Address :
420 W Watkins Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85003.
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Food Pantry Delivery Program
Food Pantry Delivery Program delivers food and other products once a month at twenty points in around Phoenix, Arizona area. This makes it just a bit easier for some of more remote rural agencies to receive their products. About 70% of members take advantage of the Food Pantry Delivery Program.
Food Pantry
We have located 21 Food Pantry locations in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Neighborhood Ministries Inc
When Neighborhood Ministries began in 1982, it began as a food and clothing bank. Providing for basic needs is a staple of what NM does. Our food and clothing bank serves over 3,000 individuals a year. Hours of operation are Fridays, 9am - 11am.
For more information, call 630-561-3009.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 252-5225 to book your appointment.
Address :
1918 W Van Buren St,
Phoenix, AZ 85009.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
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Foundation for Senior Living
FSL’s three food pantries distribute food to local community members in need who fall below the poverty level. These food pantries are supported by other agencies as well as in kind donations from schools, businesses, civic organizations, and individuals. In addition to weekly food distribution, these programs work to serve their population during the holidays, offering special holiday extras to ensure that the focus of the holiday is on friends and family, not hunger.
Northwest Valley Community Action Program
8335 West Jefferson
Peoria, AZ 85380
623-979-3911
Monthly Distribution: 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Wickenburg Pantry (located inside the Wise Owl Senior Center)
255 North Washington
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
928-684-7894
Hours of Distribution: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Williams Food Pantry
200 South 9th Street
Williams, AZ 86046
928-635-2913
Hours of Distribution: Fridays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- help pay for food
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 285-1800 to book your appointment.
Address :
1201 E Thomas Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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- Sat: Closed
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FIBCO Family Services
Our Food Bank provides food boxes for individuals and families Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon The food bank is staffed by volunteers, with food items provided through the generosity of parish members. Food items may be placed in the bright red grocery cart by the church entrance on Sundays or brought to the church office during the week. Financial contributions are also welcome.
For more information call 480-947-9227.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 840-0437 to book your appointment.
Address :
2310 N 56th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Maricopa
ICM Food & Clothing Bank
We provide an immediate response to basic needs.
Basic needs includes:
- A food box
- A change of clothes and shoes
- Shampoo, soap, and other toiletries
- SNAP (food stamp) sign-up
- Baby formula and diapers
- Nutrition bags for small children
Once a month we hold a free medical clinic to provide basic medical services at no cost.
To qualify must have:
- Photo ID
- Proof of residence (e.g. a piece of mail from the last 6 months with name and address)
1st visit must have:
- Identification for all members of the family
Returning customers:
- Identification for head of household
- Proof of residence
Services provided :
- help pay for food
- food pantry
- baby supplies
- clothing
- home goods
- medical care
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
501 S 9th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85007.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sat: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Maricopa
- Pinal
HonorHealth Desert Mission
The link between hunger and poor health is undeniable. Desert Mission is combatting hunger across the income spectrum by helping to bridge nutrition gaps that negatively affect the health and well-being of community residents and HonorHealth patients alike.
Desert Mission offers several free and reduced cost food programs, nutrition education, and resource and referral services. Whether using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/food stamp benefits to buy food or receiving a free federal emergency food box, countless clients rely on the food bank.
Desert Mission clients shop at the food bank as they would in a regular grocery store. Clients make their grocery selections with the help of our customer-service volunteers who guide them through the market and provide carry-out service.
Programs include:
• Emergency Food Box
• Senior Food Box
• Infant Emergency Food Box Program
• Bargain Basket Program
• Gardening Classes
• Nutrition Education
• Snack Pack Program
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- nutrition education
- skills & training
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 870-6062 to book your appointment.
Address :
9229 N 4th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85020.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Tues: 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Wed: 10:30 AM - 07:30 PM EST
- Thurs: 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Fri: 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Maricopa
- Pinal
Under God Ministries
The 7th Street Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Households can visit the food pantry twice a month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 803-0890 to book your appointment.
Address :
4223 S 7th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85040.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
- Wed: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Cities:
- Phoenix
Furnishing Hope Az Inc
Furnishing Hope Az Inc helps people transition out of homelessness by proiding donated furniture and household items and to operate a mobile food pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- home goods
- furniture
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
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Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Maricopa
Disabled For Christ
These are real life stories about God. At Chandler Christian we believe that God is always active in our lives—in the monumental times and yes, even in the what seems to be the insignificant seasons of life. These featured stories are of life change, struggle and triumph. They are the lives of people, men and women, boys and girls. Go to our website and get more information.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help pay for food
- transportation
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
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Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
- Fri: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Maricopa
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The 3000 Club
For a donation of $10 in Phoenix and Tucson, and $15 in Northern Arizona you can get up to 60 lbs. of fresh produce in a farmers market like atmosphere and setup. Additional locations are being opened up and you can check the most updated locations from our home page. Anyone in need can come on a regular basis and make their donation to receive up to 60 lbs. of fresh produce. There is no need to pre-register. You are encouraged to share these produce with other families, thereby building a healthy and caring community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
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Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Maricopa
- Pima
The Cultural Cup Food Bank Community Connection
The Cultural Cup Food Bank provides fresh, quality emergency food and resources in a dignified & respectful manner acknowledging the diversity of those people during times of hardship. Utilizing the concept of volunteerism to enhance the quality of life for all community members. Building community relationships that foster unity in diversity.
Emergency Food Assistance Program helps people in a time of need without judgment, in a manner that preserves dignity and respect. Some of the services we provide include.:
-Emergency Food Boxes
-Emergency Baby Items
-Hygiene Items
-Gently Used Clothing
-Free Medical Service
-Free Pet Food
To get services you must have any type of ID, proof of address is a plus.
To get more information call us at 602-266-8370.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- medical care
- baby clothes
- clothing
- animal welfare
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 266-8370 to book your appointment.
Address :
342 E Thomas Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85012.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 10:30 AM - 01:45 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 01:45 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 01:45 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 01:45 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 01:45 PM
- Sat: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Maricopa
Paradise Valley Emergency Food
Paradise Valley Emergency Food provides emergency food assistance to individuals living within the boundaries of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. PVEFB distributes food to families that would otherwise go hungry. The emergency provisions provide wholesome, nourishing meals to families in need. They bridge the gap until a long-term solution can be arranged.
To make an appointment, you must provide the name, birthdate, and identification number (last 4 digits of the SSN) for everyone who will be receiving food.
Documents required:
Proof of residence in PVUSD is required for all adults (18+ years) in the household. Acceptable proofs of residence are postmarked mail no more than 60 days old with the name and address of each adult, or on a one-time basis, a lease agreement which began within the last 60 days.
A picture ID is also required for the person who will receive the food.
If you cannot provide any of this information, we do accept referrals from School personnel, state or federal agencies, and clergy.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 867-9228 to book your appointment.
Address :
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Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Wed: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Fri: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Desert Mission Food Bank
Desert Mission Food Bank provides emergency food assistance to help families within our service area move out of crisis and into self-sufficiency where they can provide meals for themselves. The food bank offers nonperishable and perishable food, including fruit and vegetables, bread and more. We teach our clients about nutrition and healthy ways to use the food they receive through a variety of programs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 870-6062 to book your appointment.
Address :
9229 N Fourth St,
Phoenix, AZ 85020.
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- Phoenix
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Living Streams Food Pantry
This ministry feeds over 1,000 people per year. There is always need for food and cash donations. Volunteers are also needed. The Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Volunteers can help pick up food from St. Mary's and stock the shelves.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 957-7500 to book your appointment.
Address :
7000 N Central Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85020.
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Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank
PVEFB stands for Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank. It is a food cooperative formed from existing organizations in the Paradise Valley area to aid the community's hungry. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. WHAT IS PVEFB'S MAIN OBJECTIVE? . . . to provide emergency food assistance to individuals living within the boundaries of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. PVEFB distributes food to families that would otherwise go hungry. The emergency provisions provide wholesome, nourishing meals to families in need. They bridge the gap until a long-term solution can be arranged. HOW DOES PVEFB WORK? Volunteers takes calls from clients. Other volunteers set up food boxes to be picked up by the clients, by appointment. The Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank is a totally private "food pantry". We do not operate under the auspices of any governmental or religious organization. We are staffed completely by volunteers. We pay NO salary to anyone involved with the food bank. 100% of contributions go to the cost of serving our clients.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 867-9228 to book your appointment.
Address :
10862 N 32nd St,
Phoenix, AZ 85028.
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Phoenix Rescue Mission
The Phoenix Rescue Mission offers three meals a day to anyone in need. Men, women, children and families are welcome. Monday through Friday meal times are as follows: Breakfast - 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.; Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; Dinner – 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Nightly chapel service begins at 7:00 p.m. Saturday -Sunday meal times: Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; Lunch – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 233-3000 to book your appointment.
Address :
1801 S 35th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85009.
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LifeBridge Community Alliance (LCA) - Community Resource Center
LifeBridge Community Alliance (LCA) helps children and families access vital community resources such as food banks, medical assistance, literacy and educational programs. With access to these services people have the resources and learn the skills necessary to improve their lives and community. LCA is an exciting example of a community partnership at work.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 864-3408 to book your appointment.
Address :
7510 N 27th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85051.
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Mom’s Pantry
Mom’s Pantry was built on the bedrock of a single promise – that no man, woman or child – go hungry. That’s the significance of the name, too – Mom’s Pantry is always stocked, and always ready for their next visitor. But ending hunger in Arizona isn’t that easy. Mom’s Pantry was founded because there is a significant community need to help families with their struggle against hunger. In Arizona, one in five families do not have the ability to provide enough food to feed the entire household. Our founders and donors have always been blessed with food on the table and believe that every individual and families, including children, should never have to go hungry. Through the collaboration and generosity of a local family and interested parties, the vision and mission to combat hunger brought Mom’s Pantry to life. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Mom’s Pantry aims to serve the community and distribute resources that will provide much-needed nutrition to needy adults and children. A significant food insecurity exists in our city and local communities, and we want to give families and individuals a hand-up in their struggle against hunger. Hours of operation: Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 686-4014 to book your appointment.
Address :
13440 N Cave Creek Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85022.
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Rio Vista Center Emergency Food Program
Rio Vista is considered an emergency food provider. We provide families with a food box once a month. We also provide individuals living on the street food bags once a week. If you would like a food box or bag please be at the center Tuesday – Thursday at 9:00 AM or Sunday Mornings at 11:15 AM.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (480) 258-4155 to book your appointment.
Address :
1431 E Southern,
Phoenix, AZ 85040.
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André House - Soupline
In 1984 at the beginning of André House, a small group of people gathered to share coffee, bread, and a bowl of soup. At first the soup was prepared outside on a makeshift table behind a house on Polk House. Each evening volunteers would bring a huge pot of soup to the train tracks in downtown Phoenix and feed as many as possible. A few things have changed in the 25 plus years, yet we remember that tradition as we prepare the Soupline meal at our Hospitality center each evening. At André House we work hard at creating a welcoming and personal atmosphere in the same way we would for a family dinner. The people we serve are truly our guests, our neighbors, and our friends. We have a large main dining room that accommodates ~150 guests and a smaller dining room for families and people with special needs. We start each meal from scratch. Fresh vegetables picked up from the food bank, fresh bread donated from a bakery, and 40 pounds of frozen ground beef serves as the base for most meals. We have experienced volunteers that come in each day to season the sauce and cook the beans. Each day we serve a fresh lettuce salad and many days we have a fresh fruit salad as well. Anywhere from 20-40 volunteers come each day to chop 50 pounds of onions, slice 1200 slices of bread, wash lots of dishes, and stir two 30 gallon pots. Soupline is the service André House is best known for. We serve six days a week (Saturday through Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 pm) to all who are hungry. Approximately 550 to 650 meals are served every night.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 252-9023 to book your appointment.
Address :
213 S 11th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85007.
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BFCS Food and Nutrition Services Program
Providing food boxes, infant supplies, cleaning supplies and training classes for families that qualify. Black Family and Child Services is now accepting applications from families that need assistance with providing nutritionally balanced meals, hygiene items and diapers for their children. In partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and Fry’s Food and Drug Stores, BFCS operates its Food and Nutrition Services 52 weeks a year from its main office on Southern Avenue.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 243-1773 to book your appointment.
Address :
1522 E Southern Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85040.
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Joshua Tree Feeding Program, Inc
With arms outstretched, the goal of Joshua Tree Feeding Program is to provide nourishment to low-income HIV+ residents of Maricopa and Pinal Counties. We provide balanced meals from our pantry as well as medical and community resources to encourage self-sustainability of our clients in a social, supportive and welcoming environment where privacy, cultural, spiritual and religious values are respected. Our expanded services give assistance to our client's pets, and provide food and supplies to keep the pets in low income homes to maintain the comfort and support they provide to those with HIV/AIDS. 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 Ext 712 or email to foodboxorders@jtfp.org by 5PM on the Sunday prior to the distribution day in order to receive a food box.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (602) 264-0223 to book your appointment.
Address :
214 E Willetta St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004.
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Drive-thru Food Pantries
Since the start of the coronavirus, drive-thru food pantries have become the safest, most efficient way to provide food to our struggling neighbors.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are open for anyone who needs help getting food. There are no eligibility criteria. Visitors do not need to provide any identification or income statements.
Only two piece of information is asked
- You Zipcode, and
- Number of people in their family.
You dont need to take appointment. Drive-thru pantries are first-come, first served so plan to arrive early.
How do drive-thru pantries actually work?
There are lot of volunteers help at Drive-thru food pantries. While not all drive-thru pantries operate in the same way, here�s how most work:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the parking area.
Visitors pull up to the pantry in their car and are usually guided into a clearly marked queue. As people move through the pantry, staff will continue to move the cars forward to get everyone through as quickly and safely as possible.
Checkin.
You are required to fill some information for Pantry's recording keeping.
Food is loaded into the cars.
Pre-packed bags of food, usually full of shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats are loaded by volunteers into the trunk of the car.
Pet Food Pantry
One in four pet owners who give up their pets to a shelter say it is because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet Food Pantries are designed to fill the void in the nation�s current assistance programs that exclude the purchase of food and supplies for family pets.
The Pet Food Pantry provides free pet food, for 3 months or less, to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Phoenix, Arizona
Who are eligible for Pet Food Pantry
Pet Food Pantry helps people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Many food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
It's just your photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women and Infant Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Specifically, food banks often need items like:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to food pantry?
At the majority of food pantries, eligibility is based on self-attested need. You do not need to have a referral, and income is not a factor to receive food.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry provides three-day food packages to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food Banks acquire large donations of edible but unmarketable food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Then they provide this food to family in a need.