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Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank
Groceries, lunch sacks for people without food storage or cooking access, showers and clothing in Avondale.
Who it serves: Food programs assess their own criteria. Shower service is for people without their own facilities; clothing assistance has document requirements.
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SourceApache Junction Unified School District
Breakfast and lunch at AJUSD schools, with a free or reduced-price meal application pathway for families.
Who it serves: AJUSD students; free or reduced-price eligibility is determined through the meal application.
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SourceBuckeye food assistance and public showers, with separate clothing-voucher and baby-supply programs.
Who it serves: Food-box assistance serves Buckeye and Goodyear with income or hardship screening. Other services have separate requirements.
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SourceCommunity meals, pantry assistance and home-delivered meal screening in Peoria and Wickenburg.
Who it serves: AllThrive 365 describes community dining as open to community members. Its Peoria and Wickenburg delivery sections describe homebound recipients, while its general delivery overview also mentions convenience. Confirm home-delivery eligibility and service area with the provider; meal charges, suggested contributions and service rules vary by site.
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SourceAn evening meal at the Hospitality Center in Phoenix. This is a meal service, not shelter or cooling-center intake.
Who it serves: The provider welcomes people who come to its doors.
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SourceArizona Department of Economic Security
Allows eligible SNAP households to use existing EBT food benefits at approved restaurants.
Who it serves: Every member of the SNAP household must meet a listed condition: age 60 or older, qualifying disability, homelessness, or spouse of a qualifying member, as defined by DES.
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SourceDelivered meals and wellness check-ins.
Who it serves: Seniors and adults with disabilities; delivery area, meal plan and payment eligibility require screening.
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SourceHome-delivered meals through the Avondale Senior Center after required Area Agency on Aging authorization.
Who it serves: Eligibility is not established in this record. Ask the program.
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