Phoenix launches food drive to help offset SNAP benefits suspension
St. Mary's Food Bank of Arizona volunteers Jeff Brown, center, and Dorothy Brown, right, get help from St. Mary's Food Bank employee Josh Torres, left, as they deliver food to a car at the main facility, Oct. 28, 2025, in Phoenix. (Associated Press/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. Franklin
The city of Phoenix, in conjunction with the St. Mary's Food Bank, are launching a food drive to help families and individuals during the temporary suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
A new webpage at phoenix.gov/hungerrelief has details of the campaign, including how to give monetary donations or food items. For those who are needing assistance, please visit phoenix.gov/foodhelp for locations to receive food boxes and resources.
“When crisis strikes, Phoenix comes together to help,” Mayor Kate Gallego said in a release. “During this unprecedented emergency, I urge everyone who can help to step up. Donate food, send money, give your time to help your neighbors who have temporarily lost their lifeline.”
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Phoenix launches food drive to help offset SNAP benefits suspension
Ross D. Franklin
St. Mary's Food Bank of Arizona volunteers Jeff Brown, center, and Dorothy Brown, right, get help from St. Mary's Food Bank employee Josh Torres, left, as they deliver food to a car at the main facility, Oct. 28, 2025, in Phoenix. (Associated Press/Ross D. Franklin)
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The city of Phoenix, in conjunction with the St. Mary's Food Bank, are launching a food drive to help families and individuals during the temporary suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
A new webpage at phoenix.gov/hungerrelief has details of the campaign, including how to give monetary donations or food items. For those who are needing assistance, please visit phoenix.gov/foodhelp for locations to receive food boxes and resources.
“When crisis strikes, Phoenix comes together to help,” Mayor Kate Gallego said in a release. “During this unprecedented emergency, I urge everyone who can help to step up. Donate food, send money, give your time to help your neighbors who have temporarily lost their lifeline.”
Monetary donations are encouraged because food banks can stretch the donation through bulk purchasing, tax exemptions, and dollar matches from the community. Just $1 can provide an estimated five meals for a food bank.
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