The Salvation Army-City of Tempe Community Food Drive began a two-week run Aug. 17 with more dropoff locations than last year's event.

A “literal ton of food” was collected during last year’s drive, according to a release announcing the 2026 campaign, which runs through Aug. 28.

The items needed include peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned tuna and chicken, canned/boxed full meals, macaroni and cheese, rice, beans, bread, chili and soups, canned lunch meat, pop-top food items so no can opener is needed and shelf-stable milk.

Items may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the following locations:

The Salvation Army Tempe Corps Community Center – 2621 S. Rural Road. The pantry is available for those  in need from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., no appointment necessary.

TEMPE POLICE

Police Headquarters – 120 E. 5th St.

Apache Substation – 1855 E. Apache Blvd.

Hardy Substation – 8201 S. Hardy Drive

TEMPE FIRE MEDICAL RESCUE

Station 2 – 3031 S. Hardy Drive

Station 3 – 5400 S. McClintock Drive

Station 5 – 723 E. Curry Road

Station 7 – 8707 S. McClintock Drive

Fire Administration – 1450 E. Apache Blvd.

Tempe/APS Joint Fire Training Center – 1340 E. University Drive

Tempe Fire Department Support Services – 1425 S. Clark Drive

TEMPE COMMUNITY LOCATIONS

Pyle Adult Recreation Center – 655 S. Southern Ave.

Tempe Public Library – 3500 S. Rural Road

Westside Multi- Generational Center/Cahill Senior Center – 723 E. Curry Road

Monetary donations can be made at Tempe.SalvationArmy.org.

 “The client choice food pantry lets individuals and families choose nutritious foods they like and know how to prepare,” Salvation Army Tempe Corps Officer Capt. Jeremy Baker said. “And our shelves are emptied quickly.”

For more: Tempe.SalvationArmy.org or call 480-967-8649.