Need a meal this Thanksgiving? Tucson food resources for those in need

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The beginning off the holiday season can sometimes bring hardships on families and individuals, starting with where to get a warm meal.

There are many food pantries, meal sites and emergency grocery services available across Pima County. KGUN 9 has compiled a list of places where you can find food resources.

If you're feeling charitable this Thanksgiving, KGUN 9's here to help you help others during this season of giving: Find a list below of places that accept donations, and the types of food donations they're looking to receive.

Thanksgiving 2023 Food Resources

• City of Tucson Resource Line  | (520) 791-2540
  
  • For those experiencing or at risk of homelessness for medical, mental health, meals, outreach and other help
• Arizona Department of Economic Security  | (855) 432-7587
  
  • 316 W. Fort Lowell Rd.
  • 1455 S. Alvernon Way
  • 2255 W. Ina Rd.
  • 4760 S. Park Ave.
  • Offers language assistance free of charge to those with limited English proficiency, in addition to Nutrition Assistance, Cash Assistance and some Medical Assistance programs
• 2-1-1 Food, Clothing & Bills - Pima County
  
  • Gospel Rescue Mission Holiday Meals - Tucson
  • The Salvation Army Holiday Meals - Green Valley
  • The Salvation Army Holiday Meals - Tucson
  • Offers hot meals and food stamps, as well as, accepts donations
• Community Food Bank
  
  • (520) 432-7587 | 3003 N. Country Club Rd.
  • (520) 882-5641 | 845 N. Main Ave.
  • (520) 766-3663 | 931 N. Bisbee Ave., Wilcox, Ariz. 85643
  • (520) 682-3001 | 11734 W. Grier Rd, Marana, Ariz. 85653
  • (520) 625-5252 | 250 E. Continental Rd., Green Valley, Ariz. 85614
  • (520) 398-2942 | 28720 S. Nogales Hwy., Amado, Ariz. 85645
  • (520) 281-2790 | 931 N. Bisbee Ave., Wilcox, Ariz. 85643
  • (520) 281-2790 | 2636 N. Donna Ave., Nogales, Ariz. 85621
  • Food boxes are given through the Emergency Food Assistance Program for low-income people
• Interfaith Community Services Food Bank | (520) 297-6049
  
  • 2820 W. Ina Rd.
  • 3003 N. Country Club Rd.
  • 3003 N. Country Club Rd.
  • Must bring a picture ID and live in Pima County to qualify
• Gospel Rescue Mission - Food Box
  
  • (520) 740-1501 | 4550 S Palo Verde Rd.
  • Please call before going, Tucson residents only
• University of Arizona Campus Pantry
  
  • (520) 621-2211 | 1303 E. University Blvd.
  • Available to students and staff with campus ID, but anyone may donate

Tina Giuliano

Free Thanksgiving Cold Meals in Pima County

• Holy Family Church
  
  • (520) 623-6773 | 338 W. University Blvd.
  • Sunday 3 – 4 p.m.
• Life in Christ Community Church
  
  • (520) 746-0254 | 102 E. Palmdale St.
  • Tuesday and Thursday 5 – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday 8 – 8:45 a.m.
• Saguaro Christian Church
  
  • (520) 296-5901 | 8302 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • Wednesday 5 – 6:30 p.m.

• Z Mansion - Workship Project

  • (520) 907-9057 | 288 N. Church Ave.
  • Thursday 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Free Thanksgiving Snack Packs in Pima County

• Grace St. Paul Joseph’s Pantry
  
  • (520) 327-6857 | 2331 E. Adams St.
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
• Sharon Seventh-day Adventist Church
  
  • (520) 261-1881 | 955 N. 10th Ave.
  • Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Closed every first Tuesday of the month

Free Thanksgiving Hot Meals in Pima County

• Z Mansion - Workship Project

  • (520) 907-9057 | 288 N. Church Ave.
  • Sunday 10 - 10:30 a.m.

• Northminster Presbyterian Church

  • (520) 327-7121 | 2450 E. Fort Lowell
  • Monday 5 - 6 p.m.
  • Closed on federal holidays

• HIS Presence Church Arizona, formerly known as Living Faith Christian Church

  • (520) 722-2217 | 4108 E. North St.
  • Grab-and-go meals on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
  • Food boxes on Thursday from 1 - 5 p.m. (closed federal holidays)
  • Grocery rescue items on Tuesday from 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Proof of address and photo ID are required

• Casa Maria Soup Kitchen
  
  • (520) 624-0312 | 352 E. 25th St.
  • Everyday from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

• Southside Presbyterian Church
  
  • (520) 623-6857 | 317 W. 23rd St.
  • Monday and Friday from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
• Tucson Food Share 
  
  • (520) 222-9242 | 2500 N. Stone Ave.
  • Monday and Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday 8 - 10 a.m.

• Lot on 22nd
  
  • (520) 331-4209 | 4431 E. 22nd St.
  • Thursday and Sunday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• Friendship Ministry Baptist Church
  
  • (520) 622-2690 | 850 N. 11th Ave.
  • Every second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m.

Suggested Thanksgiving Donations

• Canned meats
• Peanut butter
• Canned soups
• Dry pasta (whole grain preferred)
• Spaghetti sauce in cans
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Whole grain breakfast cereal
• Extra citrus and produce from home gardens
• SpaghettiOs
• Chili beans
• Ravioli in pop-top cans
• Adult and children diapers
• Wipes

Megan Meier