Food banks, pantries, free meals and SNAP boosts. No judgment, just help. 8 sources, linked on each listing. Newest verification Oct 18, 2026.
Phoenix · Andre House of Arizona · 213 S. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 · Food Pantries
Free hot dinner for anyone in need, plus a clothing closet Tue & Thu 12:30–3 p.m. and Sat 1–3 p.m.
When: Sat–Thu 5–6 p.m. (line forms 4 p.m.); no Friday dinner
Source: Andre HouseLast verified:
Valley-wide · Double Up Food Bucks Arizona · Participating farmers markets & grocery stores · Food Pantries
SNAP/EBT shoppers get $1 in free Arizona-grown fruits and veggies for each $1 spent. No daily limit at farmers markets; up to $20/visit at participating grocery stores. No separate application.
When: Ongoing
Listed on Double Up ArizonaLast verified:
Valley-wide · St. Mary's Food Bank / AZ Food Help · Search by ZIP code · Food Pantries
Interactive map of 700+ partner pantries, mobile pantries and meal sites. Filter by day open and services; look for the 'Freshness Badge' for recently verified locations.
When: Varies by pantry
Source: AZ Food HelpLast verified:
Chandler · Matthew's Crossing Food Bank · 1368 N. Arizona Ave., Unit 112, Chandler, AZ · Food Pantries
East Valley food bank with weekday morning distribution and a Wednesday evening slot. Call (480) 857-2296.
When: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8–11 a.m.; Wed 4–6 p.m.
Source: Matthew's CrossingLast verified:
Phoenix · St. Mary's Food Bank · 3131 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85017 · Food Pantries
Emergency food (fresh and non-perishable) for Arizona residents. Federal TEFAP product requires ID and proof of address. Saturday is a neighbor-choice pantry.
When: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m.–noon
Source: St. Mary's Food BankLast verified:
Surprise · St. Mary's Food Bank · 13050 W. Elm St., Surprise, AZ 85378 · Food Pantries
West Valley distribution center for emergency food boxes. Bring ID; call (602) 242-3663 with questions.
When: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Source: St. Mary's Food BankLast verified:
Mesa / El Mirage / Phoenix · Society of St. Vincent de Paul · Mesa: 49 W. Broadway Rd.; El Mirage: 14013 N. Verbena St.; Family: 420 W. Watkins Rd., Phoenix · Food Pantries
Hot meals and sack lunches at four Valley dining rooms. The Family Dining Room requires a child under 18; others are open to anyone. Drive-thru food boxes at the main campus on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (Oct–Mar 7:30–9:30 a.m.; AZ ID with address required).
When: Hours vary by location
Source: St. Vincent de PaulLast verified:
Phoenix · Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 1075 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 · Food Pantries
Hot meals on the Key Campus downtown, open to anyone. Walk-ins welcome.
When: Breakfast Mon–Fri 7–8 a.m.; lunch daily 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.; dinner Fri 4–5 p.m.
Source: St. Vincent de PaulLast verified:
Mesa / East Valley · United Food Bank · Office: 245 S. Nina Dr., Mesa (no food distributed at office) · Food Pantries
Use the Find Food tool or call (480) 926-4897 to locate the nearest partner pantry in the East Valley and eastern Arizona.
When: Varies by partner site
Source: United Food BankLast verified:
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Nationwide · United Way 211 · Dial 2-1-1 from any phone · Food Pantries
Free, confidential help finding food, utilities, housing and other services, in many languages. Available in most of the US.
When: 24/7 in most areas
Listed on Feeding AmericaLast verified:
Nationwide · Feeding America · Enter your ZIP code · Food Pantries
Find the Feeding America member food bank for your ZIP code and its nearby pantry and meal distributions.
When: Varies by food bank
Source: Feeding AmericaLast verified:
Nationwide · Hunger Free America · Call 1-866-348-6479 (English) or 1-877-842-6273 (Spanish) · Food Pantries
Hotline staff connect callers to nearby food providers and resources. Listed on Feeding America's find-food page.
When: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
Listed on Feeding AmericaLast verified: