The Message
is embedded in our intention – not in WHAT but in HOW we communicate with people in need
LOOK WITHOUT SUSPICION
GIVE WITHOUT REGRET
I really see you…
I won’t pretend to look away. Perhaps I was even looking for you.
I’ll help a little if I can..
I have a kit for you that can provide some short-term relief and point you toward more significant resources.
I sympathize with your situation…
I acknowledge your condition without judgment.
I wish you well…
Even if I have nothing else to offer, you have my sincere good will and blessing.
You don’t have to thank me.
You are my opportunity to become a better person. Besides, it’s…
THE LEAST I CAN DO
East Valley Resources
This information was verified before it was posted here. However, programs can change and a sincere effort will be made to keep it current.
If you see an inaccuracy please contact me.
Name | Address | Phone | Hours | Info |
Mesa Salvation Army | 241 E 6th St., Mesa 85201 (W of Mesa Dr, N of University) | 480-833-8322 | Food pantry Clothing vouchers Mon-Thurs 8-11:30 am & 1-3:30pm Fridays 8-12am | Utility assistance (depends on funding - call first) Serves Mesa residents between Dobson & Ellsworth |
First Evangelical Lutheran Church | 142 N Date St., Mesa 85201 (W of Country Club, N of Main St) | 480-969-7221 | Food Pantry Tues&Thurs 9-11:15am | Walk-in - need photo ID No food 2nd Tues. |
St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room | 67 W Broadway, Mesa 85210 (E of Country Club, S of Broadway) | 602-625-5460 | Lunch 9:30-11:30am | Walk-in |
Care Partnership | 466 S Belleview St., Mesa 85204 (E of Mesa Dr, S of Broadway) | 480-833-8987 | Low cost clinic services Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | No longer does food boxes or free or donation clinic. |
Christ the King (H.O.P.E. Outreach) | 1616 E Broadway, Mesa 85204 (W of Gilbert) | 480-964-1719 | Food Boxes Tues 10:30am-noon Thurs 4:45-6:15pm | Community center (not the church) Assists people within parish (Horne-Val Vista/Brown-Baseline) Bring ID & proof of address |
A New Leaf / Mesa CAN | 635 E Broadway, Mesa 85204 (W of Horne) | 480-833-9200 | Utilities Assistance: Mon - Thurs 6am-10am Rent & Mtg Assistance Thurs 2-2:30pm | By Appointment only Mesa residents only Available funding varies |
WIC | 430 N Dobson Rd Ste 111, Mesa 85201 (N of University) | 480-833-0334 | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | Food supplements and basic food items for expectant mothers and infants to 5 years |
Paz de Cristo | 424 W Broadway Rd, Mesa 85210 (W of Country Club) | 480-464-2370 | Dinner every day 5:45-6:45pm Food boxes 1st & 2nd Tues & 4thSat 11am-1pm I-HELP shelter for women Showers Wed 10am-2pm Jobs Program Tues&Thurs 10am-5pm | Doors open at 3:00 Dinner is walk-in Food Boxes require Photo ID & proof of address (current piece of mail) I-HELP will screen women for available shelter |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church | 322 N Horne St., Mesa 85203 (S of University) | 480-964-5820 | Food Pantry every 2nd & 4th Tues 10-11:30am | Must register for the food pantry Mesa residents only, bring ID and proof of address |
First Presbyterian Church | 161 N Mesa Dr, Mesa 85201 (S of University) | 480-649-0206 (outreach) 480-964-8606 (Office) | Food Pantry Fri 8am-until gone | Food Pantry usually empty by 8:30 Occasionally has funds for rental or utility assistance. Call outreach phone # to confirm funding availability Participates in I-HELP hosts homeless women on Sunday nights who have been screened at Paz de Cristo |
First United Methodist Church | 215 E University Dr, Tempe 85281 (E of Mill) | 480-967-3376 | Hot meal, clothing & Showers Mon & Fri 6-10am | Opportunity for a shower, clean clothes and a hot meal Participates in I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program) Hosts around 40 homeless guests on 1st, 2nd. & 4th Sunday nights I-HELP screened at Temp Church of Christ 2424 S Mill Ave no later than 3:30 |
Resurection Street Ministry / Manna Food Bank | 1135 E Main St, Mesa 85203 (W of Stapley) | 480-615-2799 | Food Boxes Mon-Sat 2-4pm | I box per month Need AZ ID |
Gateway Bible Church | 1621 N Pasadena, Mesa 85201 (S of McKellips, W of Mesa Dr) | 480-834-9091 | Food Boxes - Main Distribution every 2nd Thurs 3-5pm | Provide name, address & no. of people in household Emergency food boxes available as needed |
Church of the Resurection & St. Vincent de Paul | 3201 S Evergreen, Tempe 85282 (W of Dobson, N of Southern) | 480-838-0207 | Food Boxes Job Assistance Clinic Referrals Tues&Thurs 9-10:45am | Bring ID & proof of residency (mail) Serves Mesa & Tempe. Will refer if located outside boundary area |
Casa de Amor Baptist Center | 819 S MacDonald Mesa 85210 (E of Country Club, S of Broadway) | 480-464-2877 | Food Pantry Mon/Tues/Wed 9-10:30am | Some documents required First visit call for appointment Clothing Assistance for family Thrift Store Computer Classes |
Apache Junction Food Bank | 575 N. Idaho Rd. Ste 701, Apache Junction 85119 (N of Apache Trl) | 480-983-2995 | Food Boxes Mon,Tus, Thurs, Fri 2-4pm | Bring ID & proof of residency Serves AJ & part of E Valley |
Genesis Project | 564 N Idaho Rd. #5Apache Junction 85119 (N of Apache Trl) | Hot Meals Mon-Fri 12-2pm | Walk-in Some donated clothing available |