Food Assistance Resources

Published on October 31, 2025

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The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) has announced a temporary pause in the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, starting November 1st. This pause affects Glendale residents who rely on SNAP for groceries and essential food items.

During this time, community food banks and pantries are available to help ensure that no one goes hungry. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please contact or visit one of the following local resources:

Arizona Food Bank Network: Find a food bank near you: https://azfoodbanks.org/
Agency Name Address / Contact Information Services Provided Hours of Operation
St. Mary's Food Bank - GESD System of Care Center 7677 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303
623-237-4015		 Food Pantry (income eligible)
Drive-Thru food distribution		 Once a month per household
2nd & 4th Wed, 8:30–10:30 am or until food is gone
Salvation Army Glendale Corps 6010 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
623-934-0469		 Self-serve food pantry Wed–Fri: 9 am–12 pm, 1–2 pm or until food is gone
West Valley Community Food Pantry 7205 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
623-848-8278
wvcfpantry@gmail.com		 Clothing, Emergency food boxes, Toiletries (sometimes baby items) Mon, Wed, Thu: 9 am–12 pm
*Bring ID and list household members
Vineyard Community Charities 6250 W Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
623-934-4000		 Food, Clothing Mon, Tue, Thu: 7 pm
Wed–Sun: 9 am
*Assistance twice a month
Hope for Hunger Food Bank 5605 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
602-773-4344
hfh@phxmission.org		 Food boxes Mon–Fri: 8 am–12 pm
*Twice per month
*Glendale & Peoria only
Fresh Start Food Pantry 14185 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381
623-979-4392		 Self-serve food pantry 2nd Thursday each month: 8 am
Mountain Park Health Center Maryvale Clinic, 6601 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033
602-243-7277		 Food distribution 1st Tuesday each month, 9–11 am
*Bring ID or proof of address
Harvest Compassion Center Maryvale 4002 N 67th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033
623-247-0039		 Food, Hygiene, Baby items, Clothing Call or visit for hours
St. Vincent De Paul Drive-Thru Food Boxes 420 W Watkins Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003
AGood@svdpaz.org		 Food boxes 2nd & 4th Saturdays: 7:30–9:30 am (Oct–Mar) or until food is gone
Market on the Move 1741 W Rose Garden Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027
nicco@the3000club.org		 $10 for 60 lbs of produce (first come, first served) Wed, Fri: 12–4 pm
Sat: 6–8 am (summer) / 7–9 am (winter)
Beyond the Hurt 813 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-882-5701		 Sack lunches, Hot meals, Food pantry Free lunch: Wed & Thu, 11 am–1:30 pm
Pantry: Nov 10 & Dec 1, 1–3 pm
Borderlands Produce Rescue Multiple locations $15 for up to 70 lbs of rescued produce Sat: 8–10 am
P.O.W.W.O.W. Schedule
Nourish Phoenix 501 S 9th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-254-7450		 Food, Clothing, Hygiene items Mon–Fri: 9–11 am
*ID required
Desert Mission Food Bank 9229 N 4th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-870-6062		 Food bank Mon–Thu: 9 am–2:30 pm
Fri: 9–11:30 am
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