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Peoria offers help for those with food insecurity

Here are some resources for those affected by SNAP disruptions during government shutdown

For those who are affected by disruptions to SNAP food assistance benefits during the government shutdown, there are resources to help.

Peoria Neighborhood Services has coordinated a food assistance resource webpage to connect people to whatever help they may need, peoriaaz.gov/peoriasupport. Click the Food Services and Resources link.

Additional food resources:

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Peoria offers help for those with food insecurity

Here are some resources for those affected by SNAP disruptions during government shutdown

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For those who are affected by disruptions to SNAP food assistance benefits during the government shutdown, there are resources to help.

Peoria Neighborhood Services has coordinated a food assistance resource webpage to connect people to whatever help they may need, peoriaaz.gov/peoriasupport. Click the Food Services and Resources link.

Additional food resources:

Peoria Community Center, 8335 W Jefferson Street | 623-773-7924
• Weekly food distribution (Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 a.m.; first come, first served);
• Includes fruits, vegetables, drinks, bread/pastries, and misc. products.

TEFAP Commodities & Senior Food Plus Boxes provided monthly by St. Mary’s Food Bank | 623-979-3570
• Eligibility: self-affirmed income guidelines

Congregate meals offered daily at the city of Peoria Community Center, 8335 W Jefferson Street | 623-773-7924
• AllThrive 365 Nutrition Program serves lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There is a $4 suggested contribution for qualifying seniors (60+) and disabled adults. Other guests and visitors are required to pay a $5 fee. No eligible participant will be denied a meal due to inability to contribute. This program is funded in part by the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc. The menu is subject to change.

Food Banks

• Banner Olive Branch - 13049 N 103rd Ave, Sun City | 623-465-6000
Days: Monday – Friday | Hours: 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Community Food Bank - 14185 N 83rd Ave, Peoria | 623-979-4392
Days: 2nd Thursday | Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

• Covenant of Grace Ministries - 906 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix | 602-678-0999
Days: Saturday | Hours: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

• Desert Mission Food Bank - 9229 N 4th St, Phoenix | 602-870-6062
Days: Monday – Thursday | Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• El Mirage Senior Center - 14010 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage | 623-876-4232

• Harvest Compassion Center - 4002 N 67th Ave #10, Phoenix | 623-247-0039

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | Hours: 9 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

• Hope for Hunger Food Bank - 5605 N 55th Ave, Glendale | 602-773-4344
Days: Monday – Friday | Hours: 8 a.m. – Noon
• Manna Food Pantry - 5955 W Myrtle Ave, Glendale
Days: Saturday & Monday | Hours: 24 hours

• Operation Care - 1827 W Grovers Ave, Phoenix | 602-866-0135
Days: Tuesday & Thursday | Hours: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

• St. Vincent de Paul @ St. Elizabeth - 9728 W Palmeras Dr, Sun City | 602-266-4673
Days: Monday – Friday | Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Call St. Vincent de Paul (623-583-7303) to arrange first.

• Salvation Army Northwest Valley - 17420 Ave of the Arts, Surprise | 623-977-1084
Days: Monday – Friday | Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

• Valley View Community – Sun City - 10771 W Peoria Ave, Sun City | 623-933-3358
Days: Monday – Friday | Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Need ID)

• Valley View Community – Sun City West - 16452 RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West | 623-933-3358
Days: Monday – Friday | Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Need ID)

• Valley View Community – Youngtown - 12030 N Clubhouse Sq, Youngtown | 623-933-3358
Days: Friday | Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Need ID)

• Vineyard Food & Clothing Bank - 6250 W Peoria Ave, Glendale | 623-934-4000
Days: All week | Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9 a.m. – 10:30 AM (Need ID)

• West Valley Community Food Bank - 7205 N 51st Ave, Glendale | 623-848-8278
Days: Monday | Hours: 9 a.m.

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