When there isn't enough food to go around, there are food pantries that provide groceries and soup kitchens that serve up warm meals in the El Mirage, AZ region to those in need.
Provides services for children and adults including one-on-one English literacy classes, GED instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, a comprehensive youth development program, and summer youth activities including socialization, recreation, and organized sports. Distributes food to people in need once per month.
Hours
Mon-Thu 10am-8pm; 1st Sat 1pm food distribution
Eligibility
Children ages 5-17 and adults
Documents Required
Call
Area Served
Maricopa County
Not Yet Validated
SID
13436
Valley View Community Food Bank
Contact
12321 NW Grand Ave El Mirage, AZ 85335 (623) 933-3358
Provides basic needs including emergency food boxes and utility payment assistance, except deposits and fees, on a limited basis. No assistance is available for water bills, rent, or mortgage payments. Provides information about and referrals to community resources.
Hours
Mon-Thu 9am-11:30am, 1pm-3pm; Fri 9am-1pm
Eligibility
People in need who live in El Mirage, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, Wittman, or Youngtown
Documents Required
Call for most services. Visit office for food box.
Area Served
Maricopa County
Not Yet Validated
SID
15089
Vineyard Church North Phoenix
Contact
6250 W Peoria Ave Glendale, AZ 85302 (623) 934-4000
Provides emergency food boxes once per month per household.
Hours
Mon-Thu 8am-noon
Eligibility
Residents of these ZIP Codes: 85029, 85031, 85033, 85051, 85053, 85301, 85302, 85303, 85304, 85305, 85306, 85307, 85308, 85309, 85310, 85345, 85381. Must have photo ID with date of birth and a current utility bill or rental/lease agreement with proof of address.
Documents Required
Visit food bank
Area Served
Maricopa County
Not Yet Validated
SID
13448
West Valley View
Contact
250 N Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338 (623) 932-9135
Provides emergency food, clothing and baby food to those in need. Provides shower facility, towels, and toiletries kits for homeless and transient people. Distributes Thanksgiving food boxes in November and Christmas food boxes in December to individuals and families in need.
Assists Tolleson residents who pay City of Tolleson Water bills with utility payments and one month past due on rent or mortgage or first month's rent. Also offers emergency food and a monthly commodities box to people in need.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm administration; 1st of every month 7:30am-9:30am intake
Eligibility
Tolleson residents who pay City of Tolleson Water bills for utility and rent assistance; people in need for commodities and food boxes
Documents Required
Call Intake Line
Area Served
Maricopa County
Not Yet Validated
SID
13453
Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Contact
918 S Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338 (623) 932-2394
Provides weekly food boxes, and blood pressure and weight screenings to residents of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson who meet federal poverty guidelines.
Hours
Tue 8am-noon
Eligibility
Residents of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson who meet federal poverty guidelines
Multi-purpose center offering case management; rental and utility assistance in crisis situations; emergency food boxes; and limited bus tickets for center clients to travel to agencies, medical appointments, and employment destinations. Assists with air conditioning repairs during the summer for those who cannot afford to pay for the repairs themselves.