Food resources near you
Free meals, food banks, pantries, and help signing up for SNAP benefits — no referral or ID required at most sites.
How to use this directory
Most food programs do not require ID or proof of income — show up and ask for help. Food banks typically distribute groceries; meal sites serve hot food on a schedule. SNAP (food stamps) enrollment assistance is available through several nonprofits listed below. Use the ZIP search to find what's closest to you.
Food programs
St. Mary's Food Bank — Phoenix Neighborhood Food Center
What to do: Walk in or drive through. Bring ID and proof of Arizona residence every visit. To find a pantry closer to you, use azfoodhelp.org.
- Who it’s for
- Arizona residents 18+
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some Saturdays 10 a.m.–noon — the operator lists both 1st/3rd and 2nd/4th Saturdays, so call first - Where
- 3131 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85017
- Phone
- (602) 343-3129
- Bring
- Photo ID, Proof of Arizona residence
- Cost
- Free
- Website
- azfoodhelp.org
Heads up: Saturday schedule: the page's alert says 1st and 3rd Saturdays; its hours table says 2nd and 4th.
Confirmed on St. Mary's Food Bank’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Andre House — meals, showers, laundry, clothing
What to do: Walk in. Lines form before each service. Andre House is not a shelter and does not offer housing.
- Who it’s for
- Anyone who comes to the door
- Hours
- Dinner: Sat–Thu 5–6 p.m. (line forms at 4 p.m.) — no dinner on Fridays
Showers: Mon–Thu 12:30–3 p.m. (line forms at noon)
Laundry: Mon–Wed 8:30 a.m.–noon (16 slots; line forms before 8 a.m.; pick up at 3 p.m.)
Clothing closet: Tue and Thu 12:30–3 p.m.; Sat 1–3 p.m.
Hygiene kits, backpacks, blankets: Mon–Thu and Sat–Sun 1–3 p.m. - Where
- 213 S. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Phone
- (602) 255-0580
- Cost
- Free
- Website
- andrehouse.org
Confirmed on Andre House of Arizona’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
St. Vincent de Paul — Phoenix Dining Room
What to do: Walk in at meal times. Overnight beds are available here year-round — call to ask whether any are open.
- Who it’s for
- Anyone experiencing homelessness
- Hours
- Breakfast: Mon–Fri 7–8 a.m.
Lunch: daily 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Dinner: Fridays only, 4–5 p.m.
Heat relief: June 1–Sept. 30, daily 1:30–5 p.m. - Where
- 1075 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Phone
- (602) 478-8172 — Ask about open overnight beds
- Cost
- Free
- Website
- svdpaz.org
Confirmed on Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s own website · Nov. 8, 2026 · Report a problem
St. Vincent de Paul — NextPhase Family Dining Room
What to do: Walk in during service hours.
- Who it’s for
- Families with a child under 18 — open to anyone with a child under 18. Single adults are served at the Phoenix Dining Room instead.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 4–6 p.m.
- Where
- 420 W. Watkins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Cost
- Free
- Website
- svdpaz.org
Confirmed on Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Salvation Army — Phoenix Citadel Corps
Provides daily hot meals and a food pantry for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
- Eligibility
- Open to all; food pantry may require brief intake
- Hours
- Mon–Fri; call for current meal and pantry hours
- Address
- 2707 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Phone
- (602) 267-1375
- Cost
- Free
Researched May 2026 · not yet re-confirmed with the provider — call before you go · Report a problem
United Food Bank — East Valley pantries
What to do: United Food Bank's office and volunteer addresses are not food pickup sites. Find a pantry through its online Find Food directory, or call 2-1-1.
- Website
- unitedfoodbank.org
We could not confirm a direct listing on United Food Bank’s own site · checked Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
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