With the federal shutdown dragging on and the rising cost of groceries, the need for food banks and pantries is more important than ever.
KGUN 9 is compiling an ongoing list of food distribution resources for those in need in Southern Arizona.
Hours and locations are subject to change. Make sure to check ahead with the organizations before visiting. Only food distribution hours are listed. Links to each location will provide information on how you can donate and volunteer.
If you know of a food bank that is not on the list, please let us know by emailing news@kgun9.com
Midtown/Downtown
- Brick Box Brewery: Free chicken, rice, and vegetables meal Wednesdays through Sundays from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. or until they run out.
- Caridad Community Kitchen and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has partnered with the Salvation Army Hospitality House to offer free community meals at the Tucson Hospitality House. The partnership provides warm, nutritious meals to anyone in need. 1002 N Main Ave. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free meals are also available from Caridad Community Kitchen on Tuesday & Thursday: 2-4 p.m., at 845 N. Main Ave.
- Bubbe's Bagels, 1101 N Wilmot Rd Suite 120 and 1865 E River Rd # 111. Effective immediately at BOTH Bubbe’s locations they’ll be offering the following to those who have lost their SNAP benefits:
- A bagel with cream cheese of your choice
- An egg & cheese on a bagel of your choice
- A bag of day-olds with an 8 oz. tub of cream cheese
- La Indita Mexican Restaurant, 722 N. Stone Ave near University Blvd. M-F: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat. After 5 p.m.; Sun. starting at noon. The free standard community meal features a rice and beans burrito served with chips and salsa. However, their menu will undergo weekly changes. To receive your meal, kindly request the community meal.
- St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Fridays.
- Queer Girl's Pantry for Kids, 525 S. Rosemont Ave., Tucson 85711, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Neighborhood effort is neighbors helping neighbors by providing grab and go meals for kids with snacks and a drink.
- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. Food pantry is open noon-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Tucson Indian Center, 160 N. Stone Ave. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays.
- Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. 9 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- His Presence Church, 4108 N. Street. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
- Passion Church, 1212 S. Palo Verde Ave. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays.
Eastside
- Bubbe's Bagels, 1101 N Wilmot Rd Suite 120 and 1865 E River Rd # 111. Effective immediately at BOTH Bubbe’s locations they’ll be offering the following to those who have lost their SNAP benefits:
- A bagel with cream cheese of your choice
- An egg & cheese on a bagel of your choice
- A bag of day-olds with an 8oz tub of cream cheese
- God's Vast Resources, 6161 E. 22nd St. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Our Mother of Sorrows (St. Vincent de Paul), 1800 S. Kolb Road. 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays.
- Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Road. 11-11:30 a.m. each Wednesday.
Northside
- Salvation Army Tucson Amphi Corps Community Center, 218 E. Prince Road. 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Thursdays.
- Flowing Wells Family Resource Center, 4545 N. La Cholla Blvd. Center is open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; Contact the center for information on how to obtain emergency food boxes.
Southside
- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona (main warehouse), 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; noon-6 p.m. Thursdays; 9 a.m.-noon each fourth Saturday of the month.
- Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, 6809 S. Cardinal Ave. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays.
- Primavera Foundation Resource Center, 702 S. Sixth Ave. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
- Pio Decimo Center, 848 S. Seventh Ave. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays.
Northwest side/Oro Valley/Marana
Saffron Indian Bistro, 7607 N Oracle Rd., Oro Valley 85704, would like to lend a helping hand to anyone losing their EBT benefits in November. November 5th through 7th, Saffron will provide a free lunch box to-go for anyone who shows their EBT card. We hope this sheds a little love during this time.
CDO Assembly of God, 2950 W. Lambert Lane. 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.
Avra Valley Fire District Station 191, 15790 W. Silverbell Road. 8 a.m.-10 a.m. each second Friday of the month.
Picture Rocks Park, 5615 N. Sanders Road. 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Check website for details.
IMPACT of Southern Arizona, 3535 E. Hawser St., Catalina. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Interfaith Community Services Northwest Food Bank, 2820 W. Ina Road. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center, 11734 W. Grier Road, Marana. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays.
Southeast side
ReSources Vail Food Bank, 13105 E. Colossal Cave Road. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays; noon-4 p.m. Thursdays; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.
Littletown Food Bank, 6465 S. Craycroft Road. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Foothills
St. Philip's in the Hills Food Pantry, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays.
West side
- Robles Ranch Food Bank, 16150 W. Ajo Highway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Sahuarita/Green Valley
- Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center, 17750 S. La Canada Dr. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays; 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays.
- Community Food Bank, Green Valley, 250 E. Continental Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Fridays.
Cochise County
- Willcox Community Food Pantry, 200 W. Downen St., Willcox. Contact the pantry directly for information.
- Sierra Vista St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, 614 Bartow Dr., Sierra Vista. Noon-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
- Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps, 180 E. Wilcox Dr., Sierra Vista. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
- Peach's Pantry, 4469 E. Commerce Dr., Sierra Vista. Contact the pantry directly for information on hours.
Other locations
- Community Food Bank - Nogales, 2636 N. Donna Ave, Nogales. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; First Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-noon.
