Scottsdale

Local offices in Scottsdale

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

• Human services · City office

  Vista del Camino Community Center

  7700 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257

  Help here

  • Human services and emergency assistanceAsk about rent, utility, mortgage, food, medication, job search, and other support for Scottsdale residents.
  Call 480-312-2323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Scottsdale Housing Agency

  6535 E. Osborn Road, Building 8, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceLearn about rental assistance for eligible households and manage an existing voucher application.Apply online
  Call 480-312-7717DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Scottsdale Utility Billing

  7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  Help here

  • Utility bill payment and hardship assistancePay a city utility bill, ask about payment arrangements, or request information about hardship resources.
  Call 480-312-2461DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Granite Reef Senior Center

  1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

  Help here

  • Senior programs and social servicesFind senior activities, wellness programs, social services, and help with benefits or Medicare questions.
  Call 480-312-1700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Via Linda Senior Center

  10440 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

  Help here

  • Senior programs and social servicesFind senior activities, wellness programs, social services, and help with benefits or Medicare questions.
  Call 480-312-5810DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Scottsdale Customer Service

  3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall for general city questions or help directing a service request to the right city team.
  Call 480-312-3111DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arizona MVD Scottsdale Office

  7339 E. Paradise Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and other motor vehicle transactions; check the state site for hours and appointment details.Apply online
  Call 602-255-0072DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Scottsdale Public Library

  Help here

  • Library services and programsUse library collections, get help with library accounts, and find programs at Scottsdale branches.
  Call 480-312-7323Website

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Scottsdale Parks and Recreation

  2311 N. Miller Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and fee assistanceRegister for city recreation activities and ask about reduced fees for eligible Scottsdale residents.Apply online
  Call 480-312-7957DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Scottsdale website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Sacrament Conference

  8.2 miles from the center of Scottsdale

  11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: People in need of food or temporary financial help within the area served by the conference

  What to bring: Call and leave a message to ask about food assistance.

  Call 480-664-9203DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  HCC North Phoenix

  Harvest Compassion Center

  8.4 miles from the center of Scottsdale

  4744 E. Thunderbird Road, Suite 9, Phoenix, AZ 85032

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Wed9 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 602-788-2444DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Open Hands Food Pantry

  10 miles from the center of Scottsdale

  15846 N. Cave Creek Road, Suite 2A, Phoenix, AZ 85032

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 2 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: The public

  What to bring: No appointment is necessary. Bring an ID and complete a short form.

  Call 602-803-3723DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  PV Community Food Bank

  11 miles from the center of Scottsdale

  10862 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  By appointment only

  Who can come: People living in northeast Phoenix within the PV Unified School District area

  What to bring: By appointment only.

  Call 602-867-9228DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Mom's Pantry

  11 miles from the center of Scottsdale

  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

• Free meals

  Community House

  13 miles from the center of Scottsdale

  4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; dinner is provided. The church page says brown bag lunch and dinner at 5 p.m.

  Who can come: People without a physical home or relationship stability

  Call 480-297-4404DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Scottsdale

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

Job help near Scottsdale

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

  Also helps young people

  14 miles away

  10005 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

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

  Call 480-362-7950DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Vista Del Camino Community Center-Career Center

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  7700 East Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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

  Call 480-312-0060DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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

Scottsdale 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