Question 1

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Accepted Answer

East ValleyPaz de Cristo Community CenterLocation: 424 W. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210Phone: (480) 464-2370Website: pazdecristo.orgOffers: Food assistance, evening meals, clothing, and basic-needs assistance.Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA)Location: 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281Phone: (480) 422-8922Website: tempeaction.orgOffers: Food pantry, emergency food boxes, senior food programs, homelessness prevention, and support services.AZCENDLocation: 345 S. California St., Chandler, AZ 85225Phone: (480) 963-1423Website: azcend.orgOffers: Food bank, emergency food boxes, senior food assistance, family support, and homelessness prevention.Matthew's Crossing Food BankLocation: 1368 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 112, Chandler, AZ 85225Phone: (480) 857-2296Website: matthewscrossing.orgOffers: Emergency food boxes, senior food programs, mobile distributions, and homebound food delivery.United Food BankLocation: 245 S. Nina Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210Phone: (480) 926-4897Website: unitedfoodbank.orgOffers: Food distributions and a network of partner food pantries throughout the East Valley.West ValleyAgua Fria Food & Clothing BankLocation: 405 E. Harrison Dr., Avondale, AZPhone: (623) 932-9135Website: affcb.orgOffers: Emergency food boxes, clothing, senior food programs, and basic necessities.All Faith Community ServicesLocation: 214 S. 5th St., Buckeye, AZ 85326Phone: (623) 386-3513Website: allfaithaz.orgOffers: Emergency food, mobile food distributions, clothing assistance, and household necessities.West Valley Community Food PantryLocation: 7205 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301Phone: (623) 848-8278Website: westvalleycommunityfoodpantry.orgOffers: Food boxes, clothing, toiletries, and basic necessities.Vineyard Community CharitiesLocation: 6250 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302Phone: (623) 934-4000Website: vccharities.orgOffers: Food bank and clothing assistance.Hope for Hunger Food Bank – Phoenix Rescue MissionLocation: 5605 N. 55th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301Phone: (602) 346-3347Website: phoenixrescuemission.org/hope-for-hungerOffers: Emergency food assistance and food boxes.Valley-Wide / ArizonaArizona Food Bank NetworkLocation: Arizona / Valley-WideWebsite: azfoodbanks.orgOffers: Searchable food-bank and food-pantry locator.

Question 2

CLOTHING & BASIC NEEDS

Accepted Answer

East ValleyOne Small Step – Clothes CabinLocation: 710 N. Cooper Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85233Phone: (480) 285-4111Website: onesmallstepaz.orgOffers: Free clothing, shoes, hygiene products, and basic linens.Paz de Cristo Community CenterLocation: 424 W. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210Phone: (480) 464-2370Website: pazdecristo.orgOffers: Clothing, food, meals, showers, and basic necessities.Helen's Hope ChestLocation: Mesa, AZPhone: (480) 969-5411Website: helenshopechest.orgOffers: Clothing and essential items for children and youth in foster and kinship care.West ValleyAgua Fria Food & Clothing BankLocation: 405 E. Harrison Dr., Avondale, AZPhone: (623) 932-9135Website: affcb.orgOffers: Free clothing and food assistance.All Faith Community ServicesLocation: 214 S. 5th St., Buckeye, AZ 85326Phone: (623) 386-3513Website: allfaithaz.orgOffers: Clothing assistance, household necessities, and emergency food.Harvest Compassion Center – MaryvaleLocation: 4002 N. 67th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033Phone: (623) 247-0039Website: harvestcompassioncenter.orgOffers: Free clothing, food, hygiene supplies, and baby items.

Question 3

HOUSING & EMERGENCY SHELTER

Accepted Answer

East ValleyA New Leaf – MesaCANLocation: 635 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85204Phone: (480) 833-9200Website: turnanewleaf.orgOffers: Rental and utility assistance, homelessness prevention, financial coaching, and employment support.City of Mesa – Homeless ResourcesLocation: Mesa, AZWebsite: Mesa Homeless ResourcesOffers: Shelter connections, housing navigation, street outreach, and connections to behavioral health and other services.City of Chandler – Housing ResourcesLocation: Chandler, AZWebsite: Chandler Housing ResourcesOffers: Housing assistance, shelter referrals, tenant resources, and connections to rent and utility programs.West ValleyGlendale Community ServicesLocation: 7677 W. Bethany Home Rd., Glendale, AZ 85303Phone: (623) 930-2854Website: Glendale Community ServicesOffers: Homeless services, affordable housing programs, and housing-stability assistance.Arizona DES – Shelter & HousingLocation: Serves West Valley and statewideWebsite: Arizona DES Shelter & HousingOffers: Emergency shelter information, homelessness services, rental assistance, and connections to housing programs.

Question 4

RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Accepted Answer

East ValleyA New Leaf – MesaCANLocation: 635 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85204Phone: (480) 833-9200Website: turnanewleaf.orgOffers: Utility assistance, rental assistance, financial stability services, and homelessness prevention.Maricopa County Human Services – East ValleyLocation: 1001 W. Southern Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210Phone: (602) 506-5911Website: Maricopa County Human ServicesOffers: Rent and utility assistance, employment programs, childcare assistance, and other social services.West ValleyAvondale Community Action Program (CAP)Location: 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323Phone: (623) 333-2703Website: Avondale Community Action ProgramOffers: Rental and utility assistance for qualifying residents in Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and designated surrounding areas.Glendale Community Action Program (CAP)Location: Glendale, AZPhone: (623) 930-2854Website: Glendale Community Action ProgramOffers: Rental and utility assistance for eligible Glendale residents.Surprise Resource CenterLocation: 12425 W. Bell Rd., Building A, Suite 124, Surprise, AZ 85378Phone: (623) 222-1600Website: Surprise Assistance ProgramsOffers: Housing assistance, rent and utility resources, and connections to community programs.

Question 5

CHILDREN, BABY & FAMILY RESOURCES

Accepted Answer

East ValleyChild Crisis Arizona – Resource Distribution CenterLocation: 424 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85201Phone: (602) 926-9155Website: childcrisisaz.orgOffers: Children’s clothing, shoes, hygiene supplies, school supplies, and other family necessities.Child Crisis Arizona – Center for Child & Family WellnessLocation: 424 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85201Phone: (480) 834-9424Website: childcrisisaz.orgOffers: Parenting programs, family support, financial education, job-skills programs, and child and family services.West ValleyAvondale Resource CenterLocation: 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323Phone: (623) 333-2703Website: Avondale Family ServicesOffers: Family support, early-childhood programs, benefits assistance, parent resources, and community referrals.Harvest Compassion Center – MaryvaleLocation: 4002 N. 67th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033Phone: (623) 247-0039Website: harvestcompassioncenter.orgOffers: Baby items, children’s clothing, food, hygiene supplies, and other necessities.

Question 6

EMPLOYMENT & JOB TRAINING

Accepted Answer

East ValleyARIZONA@WORK – East Valley Career CenterLocation: 1001 W. Southern Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210Phone: (602) 372-9700Website: arizonaatwork.comOffers: Job searching, resume assistance, career counseling, interview preparation, workforce training, and employer connections.West ValleyARIZONA@WORK – West Valley Career CenterLocation: 4425 W. Olive Ave., Suites 190–200, Glendale, AZ 85302Phone: (602) 372-4200Website: arizonaatwork.comOffers: Resume help, job searches, career counseling, interviewing assistance, workforce training, and employer connections.

Question 7

TRANSPORTATION

Accepted Answer

Valley-WideValley MetroLocation: Phoenix Metropolitan AreaPhone: (602) 253-5000Website: valleymetro.orgOffers: Bus, light rail, paratransit, and other public transportation information throughout the Valley.

Question 8

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Accepted Answer

East ValleyA New Leaf – Sexual & Domestic Violence ServicesLocation: East Valley locationsPhone: (480) 890-3039Website: A New Leaf – Sexual & Domestic Violence ServicesOffers: Emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy, and survivor support.West ValleyA New Leaf – Faith HouseLocation: Serves the West ValleyPhone: (480) 890-3039Website: A New Leaf – Faith HouseOffers: Crisis shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Question 9

BENEFITS & GENERAL ASSISTANCE

Accepted Answer

Valley-Wide / Arizona211 ArizonaLocation: Arizona / Valley-WidePhone: 2-1-1Website: 211arizona.orgOffers: Referrals for food, clothing, housing, shelter, utilities, healthcare, transportation, employment, childcare, legal resources, and other community services.Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)Location: Arizona / Valley-WidePhone: (855) 432-7587Website: des.az.govOffers: Nutrition assistance, cash assistance, childcare assistance, unemployment services, disability resources, aging services, homelessness resources, and other programs.Health-e-Arizona PlusLocation: Arizona / Valley-WideWebsite: healthearizonaplus.govOffers: Applications for AHCCCS health coverage, Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), and Cash Assistance.

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