Food, Water, and Fund Drives

Make a difference in the lives of Arizonans. Every donation counts.

Drive Change in Arizona

Empower your community and make a lasting impact.

Host a Food Drive

Gather food and unite your community against hunger. Hosting a food drive is a powerful way to raise awareness and stock our shelves with nutritious meals.

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Start a Fund Drive

Your dollar goes further with us. Donating $1 provides enough food for five meals. Rally your team, track your progress, and make a tangible impact.

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Explore Other Ways to Give

Whether you’re in the food industry wanting to bring in large-scale food donations or you have extra seasonal citrus you want to share, there are many ways you can contribute to providing food for those in need.

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Ready to Start Your Food or Water Drive?

Boxes For Food Drives

We encourage you to use any boxes you may have. If you need boxes – please reach out and we will provide you additional details.

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Ready to Drop off?

Collected all your donations? Bring them to one of our convenient locations and help us feed local communities in need.

Phoenix

Drop off east of our admin entrance. Ring the bell for assistance or a donation receipt.

2831 N. 31st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

2804 N 29th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Surprise

Unload at “Dock A” north of the main entrance. Staff available for help and donation receipts.

13050 W. Elm Street
Surprise, AZ 85378

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Most Needed Items

Peanut Butter
Canned Protein
Canned Vegetables
Canned Soup
Rice & Beans
Cereal & Pasta
Canned Fruit

Choose Your Box Size

We offer a variety of box sizes to fit your drive’s scale and ambition. Whether your’re gathering donations from a small group or rallying an entire community, we have the right box for you.

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Pick Up Your Collection Box

Ready to start? Pick up your food collection boxes from either of our locations.

Phoenix

Drop off east of our admin entrance. Ring the bell for assistance or a donation receipt.

2831 N. 31st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

2804 N 29th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Surprise

Unload at “Dock A” north of the main entrance. Staff available for help and donation receipts.

13050 W. Elm Street
Surprise, AZ 85378

Monday – Friday 9am-2pm

Ready to Drop off?

Collected all your donations? Bring them to one of our convenient locations and help us feed local communities in need.

Phoenix

Drop off east of our admin entrance. Ring the bell for assistance or a donation receipt.

2831 N. 31st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

2804 N 29th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Surprise

Unload at “Dock A” north of the main entrance. Staff available for help and donation receipts.

13050 W. Elm Street
Surprise, AZ 85378

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Most Needed Items

Peanut Butter
Canned Protein
Canned Vegetables
Canned Soup
Rice & Beans
Cereal & Pasta
Canned Fruit

Transform Dollars into Meals

Every dollar you donate has a ripple effect in our community, turning into meals for those in need. With St. Mary’s Food Bank’s efficiency and buying power, your contributions go even further.

$1 provides 5 meals

Your donation has a direct impact, feeding multiple individuals with just a single dollar.

Easy Virtual Fund Drives

Rally your group or organization and start a fund drive online. Customize, track, and make a difference.

Expand Your Impact

Discover unique avenues to support our mission and amplify your impact in the fight against hunger.

Food Industry Partners

Partner with us for large-scale food donations from various sectors, ensuring we continue our mission at scale. From manufacturing to agriculture, your industry's support is pivotal in feeding hundreds of thousands of Arizonans annually.

Hunger Heroes

Celebrate businesses that champion our cause, investing in community health and reducing hunger. Our Hunger Hero Champions, from local farms to distributors, are the pillars supporting our vision of a food-secure community.

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Citrus Gleaning (Seasonal)

Turn your excess citrus into nutrition for Arizonans, making a difference seasonally. Your contributions during the gleaning season provide essential vitamins and nutrients to families across the state.

Share Your Citrus

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start a food drive?

You can collect non-perishable items at any time and drop them off to the Food Bank. If you would like St. Mary’s Food Bank to record the weight of your donations, please complete the Food Drive Registration form.

Where can I drop off boxes?

Boxes can be dropped off at either of our warehouses, the addresses and hours of operation are listed below. Please use your own box for food drives.

St. Mary’s Food Bank– Phoenix 2831 N 31st Ave Phoenix, 85009 Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3:45 pm.
St. Mary’s Food Bank – Phoenix 2804 N 29th Ave Phoenix, 85009 Saturday, 8 am – 2 pm.
St. Mary’s Food Bank – Surprise 13050 W Elm St Surprise, 85378 Monday – Friday, 9 am – 2 pm.

What are your most-needed items?

Our most needed items are peanut butter, canned fruit, canned soup, canned protein, canned vegetables, rice and beans, cereal and pasta. While we appreciate any nonperishable food that is on our most-needed items, right now we have an urgent need for both canned vegetables and peanut butter. If your drive could highlight those two items especially, that would be great.

Do you accept monetary donations?

Collecting funds is another great way to help St. Mary’s Food Bank. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank can distribute 5 meals! Donate to St. Mary’s Food Bank and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit through your Arizona tax return, up to $495 for individual and $987 for couples. We can also create an online donation page to share with friends and family. For cash and check donations, please drop off or mail your donations to 2831 N. 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 with attention to Food Drives. Please make all checks to St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Can I schedule a delivery of boxes at the beginning of the drive?

Due to increasing costs, St. Mary’s Food Bank is no longer offering the delivery of boxes at the beginning of drives if you are collecting less than 1,500 pounds of food (approximately 1,500 cans of food). Your help in transportation allows St. Mary’s Food Bank to stretch our dollars further to purchase food for our neighbors in need.

Looking to donate gift cards?

We appreciate your generosity! Monetary gifts made directly through our website allow us to purchase the most-needed food items and stretch your donation even further.

Want to make an even bigger impact? Consider starting a fund drive with your friends, coworkers, or community group — it’s a great way to team up and help provide meals for even more families.