Arizona's SNAP (called Nutrition Assistance) is administered by DES from 1789 W Jefferson in Phoenix. Mothers can apply online through Health-e-Arizona Plus and combine the application with AHCCCS, KidsCare, and Cash Assistance. Call 855-432-7587 to check eligibility or status; benefits arrive on an EBT card the 1st-13th depending on case number.
855-432-7587 · 1789 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
St. Mary's at 2831 N 31st Ave in Phoenix is the world's first food bank, founded in 1967, and serves nine Arizona counties through 600+ partner agencies. Walk-in emergency food boxes are available Mon-Fri; mobile pantries rotate through underserved neighborhoods. Call 602-242-3663 for distribution times.
602-242-3663 · 2831 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Arizona WIC at 150 N 18th Ave provides monthly food packages (formula, baby food, milk, eggs, produce) and breastfeeding support to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and children under 5 in households at or below 185% FPL. Call 602-542-1886 to find your nearest clinic.
602-542-1886 · 150 N 18th Ave Suite 310, Phoenix, AZ 85007
ICM at 501 S 9th Ave has fed central-Phoenix families since 1980, distributing both food boxes and clothing to anyone who walks in during pantry hours. Especially used by the unhoused population near downtown. Call 602-254-7450 to check the day's offerings.
602-254-7450 · 501 S 9th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007