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Help 4 Those IN Need

Use this guide to locate sources for help with food, shelter, utilities and more!

Local Food Assistance

Arizona Community Information & Referral Services also know as 2-1-1 Arizona
Connects people to health and human services in their communities.  Includes local food banks, meal service programs, food stamps programs, and more.

Arizona Department of Economic Security
Offers community programs which increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income individuals with access to nutritious food.

Association of Arizona Food Banks
Connects people to a network of nearly 1,600 food pantries and agencies in their communities.  Advocates for policy change and engages all sectors of society in hunger awareness and sensitivity.

Paz De Cristo
Their mission is to feed, clothe, and empower those in need. Provide meals and food boxes to those in need.

St. Mary's Food Bank
One of the largest food banks in the United States, provides food and other forms of assistance by partnering with agencies throughout Arizona.

St. Vincent De Paul
Their 'feed' program includes meals at dining rooms in Mesa, El Mirage and Phoenix, home visits, urban farms and food reclamation. 

United Food Bank
Provides access to food distribution and education programs such as emergency food boxes, afterschool food programs, and backpack programs.

MCC Students Resources

https://www.mesacc.edu/student-life/services-campus-resources

https://www.mesacc.edu/help

Some churches offer food and other assistance as well.