“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by serving others in our community. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, food banks across Arizona are responding to unprecedented needs. They are serving more families, while dealing with a shortage of both donations and volunteers.

Maricopa County is home to dozens of food banks and kitchens. Many offer warm meals on-site, while others collect and distribute food boxes to give to families for free.

"Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." – Martin Luther King, Jr.

What should I donate?

Consider donating your time or non-perishable food items.

• Monetary donations
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Canned Soup
• Boxed cereal
• Boxed granola bars
• Boxed pasta and pasta sauce
• Dried beans, peas and lentils
• Peanut butter
• Applesauce cups
• Oatmeal

Where can I donate?

Consider local food banks to donate time or items.

United Food Bank – Volunteer Center
358 E. Javelina Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
Donations can be dropped off weekdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Learn more: United Food Bank

Tempe Community Action Agency
2146 E. Apache Boulevard
Tempe, AZ 85281
Donations can be dropped off weekdays 9:00 am – 4:00pm
Learn more: Tempe Community Action Agency

St. Mary’s Food Bank – Phoenix
2831 N. 31st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Donations can be dropped off weekdays from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Learn more: St. Mary's Food Bank

Phoenix Rescue Mission
2515 N. 34th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Donations can be dropped off weekdays from 7:30 am – 3:30pm
Learn more: Phoenix Rescue Mission

AZCEND
345 S. California Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Donations can be dropped off weekdays 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
Learn more: AZCEND

Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank
10862 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Donations can be dropped off weekdays 9:00 am – 3:30pm
Learn more: Paradise Valley Community Food Bank

Nourish Phoenix
501 S. 9th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Donations can be dropped off weekdays 8:00 am – 12:00pm
Learn more: Nourish Phoenix

Please call each food bank in advance to check hours, availability and their current Covid-19 safety protocols.

Your generosity will provide hope and healthy meals to students, families and individuals who need it most. Together, we WILL create Mighty Change in Maricopa County.

For additional volunteer opportunities and to learn more about how to get involved, click here.