Phoenix

Local offices in Phoenix

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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org

• Local office · City office

  myPHX311 City Services

  200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003

  Help here

  • City service requestsResidents can request city services, report neighborhood issues, and find information about city services.
  Call 602-262-3111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myphx311.phoenix.gov

• State office

  Arizona MVD Phoenix South Mountain

  221 E. Olympic Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85040

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationResidents can visit this MVD office for driver license and identification services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Phoenix website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  FOCUS Phoenix Hot Meals

  FOCUS Phoenix

  0.6 miles from the center of Phoenix

  9901 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Neighbors in need

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Open Door Fellowship Church Food Bank

  Open Door Fellowship Church

  1.1 miles from the center of Phoenix

  8301 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

  Hours

  • Sat8:30 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: People in need of resources

  Call 602-242-4414DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Desert Mission Food Bank

  HonorHealth Desert Mission

  1.3 miles from the center of Phoenix

  9229 N. 4th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue8 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed8 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu8 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Bring photo ID. For children 12 months or younger, bring a birth certificate or immunization records.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 602-870-6062DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on desertmission.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Living Streams Church Food Pantry

  Living Streams Church

  2.5 miles from the center of Phoenix

  7000 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Wed9 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Thu9 AM to 10:30 AM

  Who can come: Households experiencing food insecurity

  What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address. Walk-ins are welcome; no referral is needed.

  Call 602-957-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Arizona Kosher Food Pantry

  2.6 miles from the center of Phoenix

  7118 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs food

  What to bring: No appointment or documentation is required.

  Call 602-492-4989DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Mom's Pantry

  4 miles from the center of Phoenix

  13440 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 2 PM
  • Sun10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Any individual or family in need of emergency supplemental food aid, regardless of income

  What to bring: Photo ID and proof of residence. One visit per weekend for each registered family or recipient.

  Call 602-992-0083DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Phoenix

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

Offices for all of Maricopa County

Phoenix 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