Food banks, pantries, free meals and SNAP boosts. No judgment, just help. 4 sources, linked on each listing. Newest verification Oct 31, 2026.
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency · 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Tempe’s largest food pantry: eligible households may receive TEFAP food boxes up to twice monthly (photo ID; income at/below 185% FPL). Unsheltered guests can get ready-to-eat To-Go Bags.
When: Tue/Thu 2:30–6:30 p.m.; Fri/Sat 8 a.m.–noon
Source: Tempe Community Action AgencyLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency / Escalante · Escalante Multi-Generational Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Communal balanced meals for adults with disabilities and anyone 55+. Sign up in advance at 480-858-6510; menus on TCAA site.
When: Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m. (sign up ahead)
Listed on City of TempeLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency / Escalante · Escalante Multi-Generational Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Communal balanced meals for adults with disabilities and anyone 55+. Sign up in advance at 480-858-6510; menus on TCAA site.
When: Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m. (sign up ahead)
Listed on City of TempeLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency · 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Tempe’s largest food pantry: eligible households may receive TEFAP food boxes up to twice monthly (photo ID; income at/below 185% FPL). Unsheltered guests can get ready-to-eat To-Go Bags.
When: Tue/Thu 2:30–6:30 p.m.; Fri/Sat 8 a.m.–noon
Source: Tempe Community Action AgencyLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency / Escalante · Escalante Multi-Generational Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Communal balanced meals for adults with disabilities and anyone 55+. Sign up in advance at 480-858-6510; menus on TCAA site.
When: Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m. (sign up ahead)
Listed on City of TempeLast verified:
Tempe · Mountain Park Health Center · 1840 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Monthly food distribution for Tempe residents with an Arizona ID on the 3rd Friday at 9 a.m. (listed by Pitchfork Pantry).
When: 3rd Friday of each month, 9 a.m.
Listed on Pitchfork PantryLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency · 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Tempe’s largest food pantry: eligible households may receive TEFAP food boxes up to twice monthly (photo ID; income at/below 185% FPL). Unsheltered guests can get ready-to-eat To-Go Bags.
When: Tue/Thu 2:30–6:30 p.m.; Fri/Sat 8 a.m.–noon
Source: Tempe Community Action AgencyLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency / Escalante · Escalante Multi-Generational Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Communal balanced meals for adults with disabilities and anyone 55+. Sign up in advance at 480-858-6510; menus on TCAA site.
When: Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m. (sign up ahead)
Listed on City of TempeLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency · 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Tempe’s largest food pantry: eligible households may receive TEFAP food boxes up to twice monthly (photo ID; income at/below 185% FPL). Unsheltered guests can get ready-to-eat To-Go Bags.
When: Tue/Thu 2:30–6:30 p.m.; Fri/Sat 8 a.m.–noon
Source: Tempe Community Action AgencyLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Full Gospel Church · 704 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Food Bank/Clothing Ministry at Tempe Full Gospel Church serves Tempe residents Sundays 1–2 p.m. (listed by Pitchfork Pantry local resources).
When: Sundays 1–2 p.m.
Listed on Pitchfork PantryLast verified:
Tempe · Pitchfork Pantry · First United Methodist Church, 215 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Student-led pantry providing free produce, rescued groceries and toiletries for college students. Tempe distribution site at First United Methodist Church on University Drive.
When: Weekly distributions (student-led pantry)
Source: Pitchfork PantryLast verified:
Tempe · Tempe Community Action Agency · 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 · Food Pantries
Seniors can get one extra monthly food box through CSFP. Limited slots with waitlist; deliveries available for clients unable to visit in person.
When: Monthly (CSFP; waitlist may apply)
Source: Tempe Community Action AgencyLast 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
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