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Local offices in Hayden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Utilities · City office
Town of Hayden Town Hall and Utility Department
520 N. Velasco Avenue, Hayden, AZ 85135
Help here
- Town office servicesVisit the town office for help with town business and public services.
- Utility billingContact the town utility department about water, sewer, and garbage bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhaydenaz.gov
Library · County office
Hayden Public Library
132 10th Street, Hayden, AZ 85135
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or get help with research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gcldaz.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hayden first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Northwest Food Bank
Interfaith Community Services
48 miles from the center of Hayden2820 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 11 AM
- Tue8 AM to 11 AM; 5 PM to 6:30 PM
- Wed8 AM to 11 AM
- Thu8 AM to 11 AM; 5 PM to 6:30 PM
- Fri8 AM to 11 AM
- Sat8 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Pima County residents
What to bring: Register on site and bring a photo ID showing you live in Pima County.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on icstucson.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Interfaith Community Services Mobile: Connection Pointe Church
Interfaith Community Services
51 miles from the center of Hayden4314 N Romero Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 10 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: People in the listed ZIP codes 85705, 85706, 85709, 85710, 85711, 85713, 85719, and 85756
What to bring: Bring a photo ID showing you live in Pima County. Registration is available on site.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on communityfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Amphi Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army Tucson
51 miles from the center of Hayden218 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in need in the Amphi and Flowing Wells area and Tucson
Listed on salvationarmytucson.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
East Mesa Food Bank
East Mesa Baptist Church
57 miles from the center of Hayden752 S Ellsworth, Mesa, AZ 85208
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Listed on eastmesabc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Desert Manna Food Pantry
57 miles from the center of Hayden590 N 96th St, Mesa, AZ 85207
Hours
- Sat7 AM to 10 AM
What to bring: Food is given first come, first served while supplies last.
Listed on desertmannafoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hayden
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
United Food Bank
245 South Nina Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210
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
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, 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
Gila County
5515 S. Apache Avenue, Suite 200, Globe, AZ 85501
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Hayden
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 Hayden. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Globe Comprehensive One-Stop
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
29 miles away
5515 South Apache Avenue, Suite 200, Globe, AZ 85501
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
San Carlos Apache Tribe-College
Also helps young people
45 miles away
PO BOX 344, San Carlos, AZ 85550
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
DES Arizona at Work Workforce Service - Tucson - North
Also helps young people
52 miles away
316 W Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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
Northeastern Arizona Workforce Development Board
180 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ 85901
Workforce board
Trucordia
1400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Offices for all of Gila County
Hayden is in Gila County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Arizona
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utility bills, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Arizona Aging, Region V
8969 W McCartney Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85194
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and adults with disabilities can ask about home and community services and care support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Gila County Emergency Management
5515 Apache Ave, Suite 400, Globe, AZ 85501
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and informationFind county emergency information and sign up for local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on readygila.com
State office
Arizona MVD Globe
4335 U.S. 60, Claypool, AZ 85532
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the MVD office for driver licensing and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov
Library · County office
Gila County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesThe district supports public library services for residents across Gila County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcldaz.org
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.
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