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Free help in Arizona — food, shelter, recovery, and clinics

12 places in Arizona that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.

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Food Pantries & Meals in Arizona

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  • United Food Bank

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    East Valley and eastern Arizona hunger relief through 200+ partner agencies.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Mesa, AZ Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 480-926-4897 WebsiteDetails

  • St. Mary's Food Bank

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    One of the nation's first food banks; 600+ partner agencies across central and northern Arizona.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Phoenix, AZ Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 602-242-3663 WebsiteDetails

  • Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

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    Serves five southern Arizona counties with pantries, hot meals, and nutrition education.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Tucson, AZ Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 520-622-0525 WebsiteDetails

  • 211 Arizona — Free Local Help Line

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    Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting Arizona residents to food pantries, rent and utility help, shelter, health services, and other local programs. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.

    Food pantryRent & utility help
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 211 WebsiteDetails

  • Find a Food Bank in Arizona

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    Use the Feeding America food bank finder to locate the member food bank serving every county in Arizona, with links to local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

    Food pantryMobile distributionKids & summer mealsSenior nutrition
    WebsiteDetails

Shelter & Housing Help in Arizona

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  • Phoenix Rescue Mission

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    Emergency shelter, meals, and addiction recovery programs across the Valley.

    Emergency shelter
    Phoenix, AZ Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 602-233-3000 WebsiteDetails

  • Gospel Rescue Mission of Tucson

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    Shelter, meals, and recovery services for men, women, and families in southern Arizona.

    Emergency shelter
    Tucson, AZ Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 520-740-1501 WebsiteDetails

  • Arizona Homeless Assistance & Housing (HUD)

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    HUD's Arizona homeless assistance page lists local Continuum of Care contacts, emergency shelters, housing counselors, and rental assistance programs across the state.

    Emergency shelterTransitional housingRent & utility helpVeterans
    WebsiteDetails

Addiction Recovery & Rehab in Arizona

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  • Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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    Free 6-12 month residential work-therapy recovery program.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Phoenix, AZ Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails

  • Teen Challenge of Arizona

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    Long-term faith-based residential recovery with campuses across Arizona.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Tucson, AZ Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    Call 520-792-1790 WebsiteDetails

  • Arizona Addiction & Recovery Treatment Finder

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    Search FindTreatment.gov for licensed substance-use and mental-health treatment programs across Arizona — filter by payment option, including free and sliding-scale care. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

    DetoxInpatient treatmentOutpatient programSupport groups
    Helpline available 24/7
    Call 1-800-662-4357 WebsiteDetails

Health, Clinics & Medical Supplies in Arizona

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  • Arizona Free & Low-Cost Health Centers

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    Use HRSA's health center finder to locate community health centers across Arizona that provide medical, dental, and mental-health care on a sliding-fee scale based on your ability to pay.

    Free clinicSliding scale clinicPrescription helpDental care
    WebsiteDetails
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