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Local offices in Gila Bend
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · County office
Gila Bend Community Action Program
303 E Pima Street, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Help here
- Rent and utility assistanceCall the program to ask about available help with rent or utility bills.
- Food assistanceContact the program to ask about food help for your household.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Arizona
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, work, and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org
Local office · City office
Town Hall
644 W Pima Street, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Help here
- Town services and resident helpAsk about town records, voter registration, cemetery needs, or local services.
- Water and sewer billingStart or stop town water and sewer service, pay a bill, or ask for help with a shut-off notice.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gilabendaz.org
Older adults · City office
Gila Bend Senior Center
202 N Euclid, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the center for senior programs, meals, and help with basic needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gilabendaz.org
Library · County office
Gila Bend Branch Library
777 N Logan Ave, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Help here
- Public libraryVisit the branch to use library services and public computers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcldaz.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Gila Bend first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
HCC Maryvale
Harvest Compassion Center
47 miles from the center of Gila Bend4002 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.
Listed on harvestcompassioncenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Mary's Food Bank, GESD System of Care Center
St. Mary's Food Bank
48 miles from the center of Gila Bend7677 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.
Listed on glendaleaz.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Drive-Thru Food Boxes at the Watkins Campus
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
49 miles from the center of Gila Bend420 W. Watkins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hours
- Sat7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (2nd and 4th of the month). October through March or until food is gone; 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM (2nd and 4th of the month). April through September or until food is gone
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: Open to the public. Bring an Arizona-issued government ID showing your address.
Listed on svdpaz.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Neighborhood Ministries Food Bank
Neighborhood Ministries
49 miles from the center of Gila Bend1918 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85009
Hours
- Fri8:30 AM to 11 AM. Drive-through distribution
Who can come: Anyone in the community experiencing need
Listed on nmphx.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
NourishPHX
49 miles from the center of Gila Bend501 S. 9th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
What to bring: Bring ID. If you do not have ID, bring a piece of mail with your current address.
Listed on nourishphx.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Mary’s Food Bank - Phoenix Neighborhood Food Center
St. Mary’s Food Bank
49 miles from the center of Gila Bend3131 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Hours
- Mon7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Tue7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Wed7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Fri7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Listed on stmarysfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gila Bend
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
St. Mary's Food Bank
2831 N. 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Community Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Maricopa County
Serves Maricopa County except the cities of Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa
234 N. Central Ave., 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Gila Bend
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 Gila Bend. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix - South
48 miles away
4635 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Except Holidays)
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
American Job Center
ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix - West
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
48 miles away
3406 North 51st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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
53 miles away
4425 W Olive Ave Avenue, Suite 190, Glendale, AZ 85032
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm , Friday 8am - 5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Arizona
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Maricopa Workforce Connections
301 W Jefferson, 9th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Workforce board
Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board
200 West Washington Street, 20th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
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
Gila Bend 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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Arizona
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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