City of Phoenix Launches Citywide Food Drive

Join the City of Phoenix in helping families and individuals facing increased food insecurity with the temporary suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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 Phoenix.gov/hungerrelief details the campaign, including how to give monetary donations or food items.

“When crisis strikes, Phoenix comes together to help,” Mayor Kate Gallego said. “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."

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 five meals for a food bank.  Monetary donations can be made by going to St. Mary’s Food Bank’s donation page.

Food donations can be dropped off at these city facilities during business hours:

• 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 the food pantries below.

• 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

The foods in most demand include proteins like canned meats and beans, peanut butter, and canned fruits and vegetables.

For those who are needing assistance, please visit Phoenix.gov/foodhelp for locations to receive food boxes and resources.