Pima County is home to one of the most developed food assistance networks in the Southwest. The anchor of the system is the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, a Feeding America member serving over 60 million pounds of food per year across five counties. In addition to the Food Bank's own distribution sites, dozens of churches, nonprofits, and government agencies, as listed below by area, operate local pantries throughout the county.

Resources commonly available at these locations may include the following, those programs change by area, season, and funding levels.

Boxes of shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce, frozen meat, and dairy
Client-choice pantries at select sites
Baby formula, diapers, and supplies for young families
Hot meals from soup kitchens and meal programs
Pet food at select locations
SNAP/food stamp enrollment help (known as Nutrition Assistance in Arizona), WIC referrals, and other government benefit assistance
Senior meal delivery (Meals on Wheels) through several partner organizations

Most pantries serve all Pima County residents. Many ask for a photo ID and proof of county residency at your first visit. Services are offered in English and Spanish at the majority of locations. For same-day food help, call the Community Food Bank at (520) 622-0525 or dial 2-1-1.

Soup Kitchens (Hot Meals)

Casa Maria Soup Kitchen
352 E. 25th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713. Phone: (520) 624-0312
A Catholic Worker house serving free hot meals every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. One of Tucson's oldest and most respected meal programs. No ID required; no income limit. Everyone is welcome. Also offers hygiene supplies and clothing on-site.

Caridad Community Kitchen — Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
845 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Phone: (520) 882-5641
The Community Food Bank's commercial kitchen and free community meal site. Free meals are available to anyone in need — no registration, no ID required. Also runs a 10-week culinary job training program for unemployed adults seeking entry-level food service careers. Produces over 250,000 meals per year for community programs, senior home delivery, and meal distribution sites around the county.
Salvation Army Hospitality House
1002 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Phone: (520) 795-9671
Free community hot meals served in partnership with the Caridad Community Kitchen (see above). Walk-in; no registration required. Also wraparound services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Central & Downtown Tucson

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona — Main Warehouse
3003 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713. Phone: (520) 622-0525
The primary distribution hub for the five-county region. Distributes emergency food boxes (TEFAP), fresh produce, frozen proteins, and shelf-stable items directly to the public in addition to supplying food to nearly 400 partner agencies. SNAP enrollment assistance available. Also operates the Farmers' Market and community garden on site. Serving the Tucson region since 1967.
Pio Decimo Center — Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona
848 S. 7th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (520) 622-2801
One of Tucson's most comprehensive community service centers, rooted in the historic Barrio Santa Rosa neighborhood since 1946. Provides emergency food boxes and a clothing closet, with same-day service available weekdays. Also offers benefits screening, SNAP and WIC enrollment, homeless prevention services, a Medical Loan Closet, and case management. Serves all of Pima County and beyond. No referral required; bring photo ID and proof of address.
Primavera Foundation — Homeless Intervention & Prevention Drop-In Center
702 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (520) 623-5111
Drop-in resource center primarily serving individuals and families who are homeless or near-homeless. Provides emergency food boxes distributed through the Community Food Bank, personal hygiene supplies, blankets, emergency clothing, mail service, and case coordination. Also offers pet food and pet supplies. SNAP enrollment assistance and referrals to housing, utilities, and other services available on-site.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul — Tucson Diocesan Council
829 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (520) 628-7837
SVDP coordinates food, clothing, household goods, and emergency financial assistance through a network of parish conferences across Pima County. County-wide grocery distributions, paper goods, laundry supplies, and SNAP referrals. Holiday food and Christmas assistance also available. Call for the location of the nearest parish pantry. Read more about Pima County St. Vincent de Paul.
Tucson Indian Center
160 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: (520) 884-7131
Provides health and social services to Native American and Alaska Native individuals and families. The food bank distributes Community Food Bank boxes on a monthly basis. Proof of tribal enrollment and Tucson residency required. Additional wraparound services include primary care, behavioral health, workforce development, and family wellness programs.
Holy Family Catholic Church
338 W. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705. Phone: (520) 623-6773
Free food pantry and soup kitchen. Provides canned groceries, produce, rice, cereal, meat, and dairy. Holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas, including turkey dinners for low-income families.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
400 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705
Community food pantry open to all. Call the main church line for current schedule and intake requirements.

South & Southwest Tucson

Caring Ministries
820 W. Calle Sur, Tucson, AZ 85705. Phone: (520) 882-2645
Provides canned groceries, fresh produce, pasta, personal hygiene products including feminine supplies, and meal assistance for migrant workers. Also offers referrals to SNAP, WIC, and other public aid programs. Serves all who come regardless of income, religion, or documentation status.
Casa San Juan Migrant and Family Center
602 W. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713. Phone: (520) 798-0834
Serves Spanish-speaking immigrants, migrant workers, and the general public. Free lunch program, food boxes, WIC vouchers, and housing and benefits navigation. Staff are bilingual; Spanish spoken on-site. Also serves homeless adults and families.
Santa Cruz Lutheran Church
6809 S. Cardinal Ave., Tucson, AZ 85746, Phone: (520) 883-2937
Community food pantry on the south side. Call for current distribution schedule.
Passion Church
1212 S. Palo Verde Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713. Phone: (520) 325-2045
Food pantry open to all. Call for current schedule and any intake requirements.
Greater Littletown Area Human Resource Group — Littletown Food Bank
6465 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ 85756. Phone: (520) 574-2263
Provides food boxes, fresh vegetables, produce, and bread. Also distributes summer snacks for children, Thanksgiving and Christmas food, and other goods. Serves the southeast Tucson / Littletown area.
Gospel Rescue Mission — Community Ministries
4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714. Phone: (520) 740-1501
Connects families and individuals with community resources and provides direct emergency food assistance. Also operates shelter and case management programs. Call for current food distribution information and hours.

Midtown & East Tucson

Tucson Neighborhood Food Pantry
5707 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85711. Phone: (520) 777-9629
Non-profit pantry providing food boxes with canned goods, staples, some dairy and deli, cleaning supplies, produce, and personal hygiene items. Also offers non-food household items based on availability.
Northminster Presbyterian Church Deacon's Pantry
2450 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719. Phone: (520) 327-7121
Community food pantry open to all. Call for current schedule.
Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2331 E. Adams St., Tucson, AZ 85719
Free food pantry. Call the main church line for current hours.
His Presence Church
4108 E. North St., Tucson, AZ 85712. Phone: (520) 722-2217
Provides food boxes and grab-and-go hot meals on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Also distributes Grocery Rescue items on a weekly basis. Call for current schedule.
Aviva Resource Closet
153 S. Plumer Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. Phone: (520) 327-6779
Serves foster youth in Pima County. Distributes free clothing, groceries, shoes, diapers, baby formula, and other necessities to youth in foster care and the families who care for them.

Northwest Tucson, Flowing Wells & Oro Valley

Interfaith Community Services (ICS) — Northwest Food Bank
2820 W. Ina Rd. (on the campus of Christ the King Episcopal Church), Tucson, AZ 85741. Phone: (520) 297-6049
Southern Arizona's second-largest emergency food operation, distributing 2.3 million pounds of food annually to over 55,000 people. Serves all Pima County residents. Provides monthly food boxes, holiday boxes, supplemental food items, diapers, and hygiene supplies. Also operates an 11-route Mobile Food Bank for clients with limited transportation. Senior Meals on Wheels program available in the northwest metro area. No referral needed; bring a photo ID. Operating since 1985.

Salvation Army — Amphi Corps Community Center
218 E. Prince Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705. Phone: (520) 888-1299
Neighborhood community center serving the Amphi and Flowing Wells area. Food box distributions and frozen food available on weekdays. Also runs after-school programs, summer day camps, and seasonal holiday assistance. Soup Patrol hot meals served to anyone in need from November through March on weekday evenings.
Flowing Wells Family Resource Center
4545 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705. Family and community resource center. Call for information on how to obtain emergency food boxes and other services.
CDO Assembly of God
2950 W. Lambert Lane, Tucson, AZ 85741. Phone: (520) 742-1168
Community food pantry on the northwest side. Call for current schedule.

Catalina, Oracle Corridor & Northern Pima County

IMPACT of Southern Arizona
3535 E. Hawser St., Catalina, AZ 85739. Phone: (520) 825-0009
Multi-service nonprofit founded in 2000, serving Northwest Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Catalina, and the Copper Corridor into southeastern Pinal County. Food bank and clothing closet open most weekdays, with enrollment accepted on-site. Eligible clients enrolled in any Pima or Pinal County food bank can access services directly. Seniors program, ESL classes, youth programs, and other wraparound services also offered.

Marana

Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center
11734 W. Grier Rd., Marana, AZ 85653. Phone: (520) 697-0022
Independent food bank serving the greater Marana area. Distributes TEFAP emergency food boxes — families may visit twice per month. Drive-through model for quick and efficient distribution. Provides fresh produce, frozen items, and shelf-stable goods. SNAP enrollment assistance available. No walk-in required for enrolled clients.

Vail & Southeast Pima County

ReSources Vail Food Bank
13105 E. Colossal Cave Rd., Vail, AZ 85641
Community food bank serving the fast-growing Vail area. Provides food boxes, fresh produce, and other items to residents of southeast Pima County. Call the Community Food Bank main line at (520) 622-0525 for current hours and intake information.

Sahuarita

Sahuarita Food Bank & Community Resource Center
17750 S. La Canada Dr., Sahuarita, AZ 85629. Phone: (520) 777-7675
Independent food bank serving all of Pima County and northern Santa Cruz County, located at the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ campus. Provides free food to anyone struggling to put food on the table — no geographic restriction. Also offers family support programs, health and nutrition education, workforce development, and human services. The goal is to help neighbors become self-sufficient. Founded in 2018.

Green Valley & Southern Pima County

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona — Green Valley Resource Center
250 E. Continental Rd., Green Valley, AZ 85614, Phone: (520) 625-5252
The Community Food Bank's Green Valley branch, serving the region for over 30 years. Covers Green Valley, Amado, Sahuarita, Arivaca, Tubac, Tumacacori, Carmen, and surrounding communities. Provides emergency food boxes, fresh produce, and shelf-stable items. On-site SNAP and AHCCCS (Medicaid) enrollment help available. Also offers the Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP) for income-eligible seniors.

County-Wide and Regional Resources

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona — Main Operations
3003 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713. Phone: (520) 622-0525. Website: https://www.communityfoodbank.org.
The Feeding America regional food bank for Pima, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz counties. Distributes through nearly 400 partner agencies across the five-county area. The food bank's online locator at https://www.communityfoodbank.org/get-help/ lets you find the nearest pantry, mobile distribution, or senior program by zip code. SNAP enrollment, culinary training, community gardens, and a farmers' market also operated on-site.
Catholic Charities of Southern Arizona
Operates pantries, thrift stores, shelters, and wraparound services including a Senior Brown Bag Program for older adults. Serves immigrants, seniors, single parents, and the unemployed. Call (520) 838-0439 or visit catholicsocialservices.org for the nearest location. Or get more details about help from Catholic Charities Tucson and Pima County.
Pima County Community Action Agency
Provides a wide range of free food assistance programs including groceries, SNAP enrollment, and emergency services for low-income Pima County residents. Call (520) 243-4000 for program locations and eligibility information.