Buckeye

Local offices in Buckeye

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Buckeye Social Services

  110 E. Irwin Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

  Help here

  • Community Action ProgramResidents can ask about limited rental help and temporary help with utilities or eviction prevention.
  • Utility assistanceResidents can get help applying for available utility assistance programs.
  Call 623-349-6619DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyeaz.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing and Customer Service

  City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

  Help here

  • Utility account helpResidents can get help with water, sewer, and trash service and their city utility bill.
  Call 623-349-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyeaz.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Buckeye Senior Center

  201 E. Centre Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can join activities, fitness classes, social programs, and meal services.
  Call 623-349-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyeaz.gov

• Library · City office

  Buckeye Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit a library branch for books, public computers, Wi-Fi, and programs.
  Call 623-349-6300Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyeaz.gov

• Local office · City office

  Buckeye City Hall

  530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

  Help here

  • City information and assistanceResidents can contact the city for general information and help finding the right city department.
  Call 623-349-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyeaz.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Buckeye Community Services, Parks and Recreation

  City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can register for classes, sports leagues, youth programs, and other recreation activities.
  Call 623-349-6350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyeaz.gov

City of Buckeye website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Buckeye first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St. Mary's Food Bank, GESD System of Care Center

  St. Mary's Food Bank

  25 miles from the center of Buckeye

  7677 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food pantry: once per month per household. Drive-through: 8 AM until food is gone (Aug, May). Fall 2026 dates: 8/26, 9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/28, 11/18, 11/24, 12/16.

  What to bring: The food pantry is income eligible.

  Call 623-237-4015DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on glendaleaz.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  HCC Maryvale

  Harvest Compassion Center

  26 miles from the center of Buckeye

  4002 N. 67th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Sat9 AM to 11:30 AM

  What to bring: Must be in line by 11:15 a.m. to ensure service.

  Call 623-247-0039DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on harvestcompassioncenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Urban Outreach Phoenix

  27 miles from the center of Buckeye

  7317 N 61st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.; doors open at 5:00 p.m.; fellowship meal after the service.

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on urbanoutreachphoenix.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Salvation Army Glendale Corps

  The Salvation Army

  27 miles from the center of Buckeye

  6010 W Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM. Or until food lasts; 1 PM to 2 PM. Or until food lasts
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM. Or until food lasts; 1 PM to 2 PM. Or until food lasts
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM. Or until food lasts; 1 PM to 2 PM. Or until food lasts
  Call 623-934-0469DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on glendaleaz.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Hope for Hunger Food Bank

  Phoenix Rescue Mission

  27 miles from the center of Buckeye

  5605 N 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue8 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed8 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu8 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri8 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People from the local area; the City lists Glendale and Peoria.

  What to bring: Bring a photo ID. Each household may visit twice per month, at least three days apart.

  Call 602-233-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on phoenixrescuemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Hope for Hunger Food Bank

  Phoenix Rescue Mission

  27 miles from the center of Buckeye

  5605 N. 55th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue8 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed8 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu8 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri8 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Walk-ins from the local area

  What to bring: Bring photo ID. Food carts are issued per household. Households may visit twice per month, at least three days apart. People without a home address may receive weekly bags.

  Call 602-233-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on phoenixrescuemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Buckeye

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Buckeye

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Buckeye. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix - West

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  3406 North 51st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85031

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Call 602-495-6906DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 24, 2026

• American Job Center

  ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County West Valley Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  4425 W Olive Ave Avenue, Suite 190, Glendale, AZ 85032

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm , Friday 8am - 5pm

  Call 602-372-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix - South

  33 miles away

  4635 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Except Holidays)

  Call 602-495-6905DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Maricopa County

Buckeye is in Maricopa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Maricopa County WIC

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 602-506-9333Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ready.maricopa.gov

• Child support · County office

  Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court Child Support Service Window

  201 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003

  Help here

  • Child support case servicesThe service window helps people with child support forms, payment histories, and certain arrears calculations.
  Call 602-372-5375DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov

• Human services · County office

  Maricopa County Human Services Department

  Help here

  • Help with basic needsThe department connects eligible residents with help for rent, utilities, food, home repairs, and other needs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 602-506-0589Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov

• Community action · Regional office

  Maricopa County Community Action Program Offices

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceLocal CAP offices help eligible residents apply for rent, utility, and other financial assistance.Apply online
  Call 602-506-0589Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Maricopa County

  8910 N. 78th Ave., Building D, Peoria, AZ 85345

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe authority offers affordable housing programs and rental assistance to eligible households.Apply online
  Call 602-744-4500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopahousing.org

• Public health · County office

  Maricopa County Department of Public Health

  1645 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85006

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsCounty clinics offer immunizations, testing, vital records, and other health services.
  Call 602-506-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov

Everything in Maricopa County

Arizona programs by kind of help

These are run by Arizona and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026