Food Pantry
Need Help? We operate Tempe's largest Food Pantry, feeding more than 26,000 seniors, adults and children each year.
Eligible households may receive emergency food boxes at TCAA up to twice monthly. Seniors may access an additional food box each month through the Food Plus program.
Unsheltered can stop by and get to-go bags for a meal that doesn't need to be prepared in a kitchen.
Emergency food boxes are also delivered to Tempe & Kyrene K-12 schools on a monthly basis for students and families in need.
How to Access Food Boxes
Location: The Food Pantry is located at TCAA's Esquer and Ramsey Center, 2146 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe, AZ 85281
Hours of Operation:
- Monday – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday – CLOSED
- Thursday – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Friday – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
We will be having a Thanksgiving Food Distribution on Tuesday, November 18, 4 PM - 8 PM
There will be an additional food distribution on Wednesday, November 26, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Please note, we will be closed in November on the following dates:
- Monday, November 10
- Tuesday, November 11
- Thursday, November 27
- Friday, November 28
Requirements: To access emergency food boxes bring a photo ID and proof of Arizona Residency
How You Can Support
Anyone is welcome to drop off food or hygiene items at the following times:
- Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
- Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
- Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
- Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
You can also donate at our Holiday Food Drive
Learn more about how you can support your community.
Seeking emergency food outside of Tempe? Find a Food Bank near you, or find more resources
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