Food help in Arizona
8 federal, state, local and nonprofit programs for Arizona residents. Each one links to step-by-step instructions and the official site.
Nutrition Assistance (SNAP food benefits)Free moneyMonthly money on an EBT card for groceries.Up to $306/mo for 1 person · avg. $188/person/moWho qualifies: Households with low income; work rules apply to some adults without young children.Community Food Bank of Southern ArizonaFree service or coverageFree groceries, produce and senior food boxes at sites across Pima County.Who qualifies: Pima County households who need food; usually no paperwork required.Free and reduced-price school mealsFree moneyFree or low-cost breakfast and lunch at school.Who qualifies: School children from households with low to moderate income, or already on SNAP.Free food from local food pantries (TEFAP)Free moneyFree groceries from local food banks and pantries, supplied by USDA.Who qualifies: Households with low income; states set the income limits.Home-delivered meals for seniorsFree service or coverageMeals delivered to homebound seniors, arranged through the area agency on aging.Who qualifies: Seniors 60+ in Pima County who have trouble shopping or cooking for themselves.Senior food boxes (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)Free moneyA free monthly box of healthy groceries for seniors with low income.Who qualifies: People 60 and older with low income.Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)Free moneyMoney for groceries during summer break for school-age children, loaded on an EBT card. Not every state takes part.Who qualifies: School-age children whose families have low income, including those who get free or reduced-price school meals.Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition ProgramFree moneyCoupons or cards to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets and roadside stands during the season.Who qualifies: Seniors 60 and older with low income, in states and tribes that offer it.
Use the Arizona benefits finder to see which of these fit your situation.