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Free food pantries, grocery programs and soup kitchens in Pima County.

Low-income families will get free groceries from food pantries in Pima County Arizona and Tucson. Charities, churches and government agencies provide free food today, hygiene supplies, infant formula and referrals to government aid. Find where and hot to get free hot meals as well, which are for families and individuals who need help. Locate free food pantries in Pima County AZ near you below, as well as Meals on Wheels and other services.

There are drive thru as well as mobile food pantries in your community open today. Some of the leading distribution centers near you to contact in Pima County are listed below, including for Thanksgiving or Christmas meal boxes. There is also a referral number at the bottom of the page for more locations. Services are offered in Spanish and English. Most centers will be able to offer some form of assistance to anyone who needs help, regardless of income, religion, age, or gender.

Charity organizations that committed to providing people with short term relief or ending hunger in the greater Tucson Arizona area. Not only can they provide food, but most groups can also provide other forms of non-financial aid such as clothing, referrals, access to state and federal government assistance programs such as SNAP food stamps or WIC. Or get free personal toiletries or paper goods from a food bank in Pima County as well as Meals on Wheels for seniors or disabled people..

For example, you may be able to apply for food stamps at one of these centers. Or immigrants can get assistance. The food pantries of Pima County are responsible for helping tens of thousands of individuals, including the homebound, every year with food and more. Locate Meals on Wheels for senior citizens near you.

Where to get food food in Tucson AZ and meals in Pima County

Caring Ministries
820 W Calle Sur, Tucson, AZ 85705-5330. Main number is (520) 882-2645
Hours of the food pantry are Monday. – Thursday 1:30 – 4 pm
Resources include canned groceries, fresh produce, pasta, or free feminine products for women as well as meals for migrant workers. Stop by for free food or assistance, including referrals to public aid.

Catalina Resource Center
The food bank address is 3535 E Hawser St, Tucson, AZ 85739. Call the center at (520) 825-0009

 

 

 

CDO Assembly Of God
2950 W Lambert Lane
Call the center at 520-742-1168

Salvation Army Food Banks and Soup Kitchens
There are multiple sites. The charity is a leading social service agency in Pima County. May have limited amounts of financial aid for paying cooling bills and rent, in addition to the on site food pantry. Low income families can receive support as well as immigrants. Senior citizens may get home delivered meals from volunteers. There are also free hot meals, including at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas for low income families. More on food assistance Pima County Salvation Army.

Aviva Resource Closet
Food banks address is 153 S Plumer Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719. Phone number is (520) 327-6779
The Pima County charity passes out free clothing, groceries, shoes, diapers, baby formula and other items to foster youth.

Casa San Juan Migrant and Family Center
Location is 602 W Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713-6046. Call (520) 798-0834
Spanish speakers, immigrants, migrant workers and Pima County residents can get help. Spanish speakers are on site too. The soup kitchen and pantry has free lunches, food boxes, and support services. Get information on benefits, housing, WIC vouchers and other aid, and the charity helps homeless adults and families, and immigrants.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Tucson Diocesan Council
829 S 6th Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85701-2624. Phone - (520) 628-7837
Multiple churches in Pima County are part of SVDP. Whether holiday food, including at Christmas, clothes, paper goods, or a free box of groceries, help is offered. Get free groceries for low-income families in Tucson, soup, laundry detergent and other goods. Staff also give referrals. More on Pima County St. Vincent de Paul.

Tucson Neighborhood Food Pantry
5707 E 22nd St, Tucson, Arizona 85711-5526. (520) 777-9629
The non-profit has food boxes or non-food too. Clients can get with canned foods, staples, soap or detergent, some dairy and deli, cleaning supplies, and produce. Also provides some free personal hygiene items based on donations.

 

 

 

 

Islamic Center of Tucson
Main address: 901 E 1st St, Tucson, AZ 85719. Telephone - (520) 624-3233

Life In Christ Community Church
Primary address - 102 E Palmdale St Tucson, AZ 85714. Dial (520) 746-0254
Get baby formula, diapers, baby formula and other personal or food stuff. Low-income families, single moms, the elderly and others can get help, including Ensure too.

Catholic Charities
Single moms, seniors, immigrants and unemployed are key participants. Free groceries as well as Emergency food, clothes, or financial help for bills. There are thrift stores, shelters, clothes and other resources. There is also a Senior Brown Bag Program. More on Catholic Charities Tucson and Pima County.

Casa de San Juan
602 W Ajo Way, Tucson AZ 85613. Dial 520-798-0834

Christ Church United Methodist
655 N Craycroft, Tucson, (520) 327-1116. Dial (520) 327-1116
Food pantry is open from Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm
Food boxes and bags of groceries may be offered. Also inquire into free Christmas meals and assistance, such as gifts for children. the pantry may pass out Cooking Oil, Diced tomatoes, Canned Meat, Dairy and other items to low income families.

Community Food Bank
3003 S Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713. Call (520) 622-0525 for hours
This non-profit works with local churches, pantries, and distribution centers in the region. May have rice, frozen foods, meats, vegetables and other items for the working poor and children. Hundreds of local centers receive support from this regional food bank.

Passion Church
1212 S Palo Verde Ave, Tucson AZ 85713. Call 520-325-2045

Pima County Community Action
A wide range of free food assistance programs are offered. Groceries, grants, applications to SNAP food stamps in Pima County and more. The poor, unemployed and low-income can use the free food pantry or get emergency services. More on financial assistance Pima County programs.

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona: Caridad Community Kitchen
Feeding site address is 845 N Main St, Tucson AZ 85705. Call 520-882-5641
Get free hot meals, boxes of food, and other support. Migrant workers, the homeless, and people with no money in Pima County can get food, bag lunches or support.

St Paul's United Methodist Church
Location is 220 E Cedar St, Globe, AZ 85501. Call (928) 425-2340
Hours of location - Monday – Friday 9 am – 11:30 am

GAP Ministries - Community Warehouse
1994 W Weymouth St, Tucson, AZ 85705. Call (520) 877-8077
They provide free food, groceries and social services in the greater Tucson AZ area. They also help feed and clothe Foster Children and give benefits to the families who care for them. There are free meals, hygiene supplies, blankets and more for the homeless in homeless in Pima County. There is also assistance for low-income veterans.

Holy Family Catholic Church
Location is 338 W University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705. Call (520) 623-6773
They have a free food pantry and soup kitchen. Get Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals and food baskets. Or a turkey dinner, free canned groceries for the low-income, rice, cereal, meat, dairy and more.

Northminster Presbyterian Church Deacon’s Pantry
2450 E Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson AZ 85719. Phone -  (520) 327-7121

Primavera Foundation Administration
Location is 811 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Call (520) 623-5111
Hours of location - Monday 9 – 11:30 am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9 – 12:30, so it is open all days of the week.

 

 

 

 

Primavera Works / TA
Street address - 151 w 40th Ave
Phone number of the food bank is - 882-9668
Get food, groceries, and non-financial aid. The non-profit operates a food distribution ministry. There is no qualifying criteria and no limitations on how often someone can get a box of food. Families can use the center every week if need be.

St Mónica Roman Parish
212 W Medina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756. This food pantry is operating from (520) 294-2694 or 741-123-0295.

Santa Cruz Lutheran Church
6809 S Cardinal Ave, Tucson, AZ 85746. Call (520) 883-2937

Greater Littletown Area Human Resource Group
Mailing address 6465 S Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756. For hours, call (520) 574-2263
Provides food boxes, fresh or vegetables, produce, and bread. Or get milk, summer snacks for kids, Thanksgiving or Christmas food and other goods.

Gospel Rescue Mission Center of Opportunity
4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714.
Main phone - (520) 740-1501
The hours open include Monday. – Friday 9 am – 12 noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Stop by then. A main focus is on helping the homeless with meals, bag lunches, blankets and other goods.

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2331 E Adams St, Tucson, AZ 85719. Phone - (520) 327-6857 for information on this pantry
Hours of location - Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 Noon. Call First for an appointment for free food.

Impact of Southern Arizona and Pima County
Mailing address 3535 E Hawser St, Catalina, AZ 85739-8898. Call (520) 825-0009
The charity provides free meal delivery for homebound seniors as well as disabled using Meals on Wheels. There are also free food boxes, personal grooming supplies, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas meats or food boxes as well as senior activities.

New Spirit Lutheran Church
This church is located 8701 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85710. Call (520) 296-2461 for help with food and meals.

Pio Decimo Center
Location is 848 S 7th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Dial (520) 622-2801
Hours of food bank include - Monday – Friday.  8:00-12 noon, 2:00-4:30 pm

Tucson Area Christian Fellowship
1212 S Palo Verde Ave, Tucson, Az 85713. Call (520) 325-204 or try 325-204-5546
Dial for food, groceries, and meals. In addition to meals for the poor and homeless, has referrals on public aid, local shelter, and other services.

Tucson Indian Center (TIC)
60 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone - (520) 884-7131

Tucson Community Resource Center - ABC
2411 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85719-2416. Telephone - (520) 253-8999
Provides free food boxes along with groceries. There is also clothing, diapers, and hygiene items for people in need as well as surplus USDA commodities or SNAP food stamps

St Frances Cabrini
3201 E Presidio Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716. Dial (520) 326-7670

Armory Parks and Rec Center - Downtown center
220 S 5th Ave, Tucson AZ 85701. For hours, call 520-791-4865
Free hot meals for senior citizens, children, and the working poor. They help feed kids and students during the summer vacation or holidays, including USDA backpack program with fruits, vegetables and other goods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casa Maria Catholic Worker Community
Food pantry and soup kitchen is at 352 E 25th St, Tucson AZ 85713. Call 520-624-0312
Assistance programs include USDA Commodities, canned or frozen meat, vegetables,  pasta, rice, as well as detergent or toiletries.

Robles Junction Community Center
Food bank is at 16150 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735. Call (520) 822-4408

Good Shepherd Church
17750 S La Canada Dr, Sahuarita, AZ 85629. Dial (520) 625-1375

ReSources Vail Food Bank
Location is 13105 E Colossal Cave Rd, Vail, AZ 85641. Dial (520) 338-2610

Flowing Wells Assembly of God
A free drive thru pantry is at 3198 N Flowing Wells Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705. Telephone - (520) 888-2202

Freedom Recreation Center
Main address 5000 E 29th St
Tucson AZ 85711
Phone Number: 520-791-4969

CFB Branch of Pima County - Amado Community Food Bank
Pantry address is 28720 S Nogales Hwy
Amado, AZ 85645-9997
Main phone - (520) 398-2942
Up to once a month, free food boxes are offered. There are also holiday means, food, meat, Thanksgiving, ham and more. They partner with retail grocers, wholesalers, and food manufacturers.

Ajo Food Bank
201 Esperanza, Ajo Arizona
P O Box 515 (321) 520-387-4916
The food bank is open M-F 8 – 1 pm and that is all.

Green Valley Food Bank
Address is 250 E Continental Rd
Green Valley, AZ 85614-1806
(520) 625-5252
Hours of food bank include - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9-12:30 pm as well as Tuesday. 9 – 4:30 pm

 

 

 

 

Marana Food Bank
11734 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653-9806
Telephone number - 682-3001
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am- 3pm, Saturday, 9 am – 12 Noon
Closed 1st business day of month. Some of the items offered may include meals, fresh fruits, and baby formula. Special holiday (Thanksgiving and Christmas) meals may be offered in Pima County as well.

Nogales Food Bank
Address is 2636 N Donna Ave
Nogales, Arizona 85621
(520) 281-2790
Food bank hours are - Tuesday – Friday 9-1:30 pm, 1st Saturday of month 9-12 noon

Additional free food programs near you in Pima County

In order to find other pantries in Tucson and Pima County Arizona near you, dial (520) 622-0525. Several other churches, charities, and government food assistance programs operate in the region, including Feeding America services in Tucson. Find out how to apply for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Meals on Wheels, free school breakfast or lunches and other assistance. They help thousands of children, seniors, and low income families.

 

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