Food insecurity affects 15.1% of Pima County residents, according to recent data from Feeding America. The ongoing federal shutdown has increased the demand for food assistance. Local food banks and pantries in southern Arizona are providing support to many families and individuals. This summary lists key locations and services in Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz counties as of late October 2025.
In Pima County, several organizations offer food support in Tucson and nearby areas. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on East Broadway is open weekday mornings. Trinity Presbyterian Church on University Boulevard operates on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The Tucson Indian Center provides services for those with tribal enrollment and local residency. Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and other sites hold regular weekly distributions.
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, located on South Country Club Road, distributes food on multiple days each week. Other support is available at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, Christ Community Church, Primavera Foundation, and Pio Decimo Center. In northern and northwestern Pima County, CDO Assembly of God in Oro Valley and the Marana Food Bank serve additional communities…