Food Resources

Take What You Need

Food resources can take many forms: food pantries, mobile markets, hot meals, grocery cards and more. Explore the resources listed below to find the support that meets your immediate and future needs.

CGCC Food Resources

CGCC offers two ways to get access to nutritious foods to help those in need stay nourished.

 

Coyote Cupboard Food Pantry

Take what you need... 

CGCC’s food pantry is called the Coyote Cupboard, and you can find one on both the Pecos and Williams campuses. Coyote Cupboard offers free non-perishable food, household items, toiletries, school supplies and more for CGCC students and employees in need. Operated in partnership with Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, Coyote Cupboard is dedicated to ensuring no one in our community goes hungry or without necessities. Items available include canned foods, pasta, snacks, drinks, personal care items and other supplies.

Pecos Campus
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Student Activity Center | SC125
 
Williams Campus
Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bridget Hall | Info Desk

Monthly Produce Distribution

We are proud to partner with United Food Bank to serve the students, staff and members of our community with monthly giveaways of fresh produce. Check out the dates for distribution on the Pecos and Williams campuses. For volunteer opportunities and to get involved, contact [email protected].

Pecos Campus - Library Courtyard

  • First Wednesday of the month 
    • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
      (while supplies last)
  • Dates are updated each semester. Please check back for the latest schedule.

Williams Campus - Higley Room

  • First Tuesday of the month 
    • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
      (while supplies last)
  • Dates are updated each semester. Please check back for the latest schedule.

 

Connect to Community Resources That Will Best Serve Your Needs

  • Association of Arizona Food Banks 
    AAFB's Food Providers Directory is the largest database of emergency food options (food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and others that distribute emergency food) in Arizona. Locate nearby emergency food for yourself or someone you know struggling with hunger.
     
  • Andre House 
    The Andre House provides hot meals, showers, and restrooms. 
    Dinner service: 
    Saturday–Thursday: 5:30pm–6:30pm 
    *Lines begin forming 60 minutes prior to mealtime 

    213 S. 11th Ave. 
    Phoenix, AZ 85007 

    Phone: 602-252-9023 
     
  • St Mary’s Food Bank 
    Unhoused students may visit the address below for emergency food boxes. Please be sure to bring a photo ID. 
    Hours of Operation: 
    Monday–Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm 

    3131 W. Thomas St. Phoenix, AZ 85009 

    Phone: 602-242-3663 
     

  • St. Vincent de Paul Dining Rooms
    Mesa Dining Room  

    Lunch service, 9:30–11:30 a.m. 
    49 W Broadway Rd. 
    Mesa, AZ 85210 

    Phone: 602-619-9411 

  • United Food Bank 
    United Food Bank provides food boxes to those in need. 

    Hours of Operation: 
    Monday - Friday: 7am – 3pm 
    358 E Javelina Ave 
    Mesa, AZ 85210 

    Phone: 480-926-4897

  • The Department of Economic Security (DES) Coordinated Hunger Relief Program partners with the regional food banks to provide food to individuals in need. For more information and to locate a food bank in your area, visit the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Food Assistance page. 
     
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers SNAP at the federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The goal of the program is to help provide healthy food to low-income families with children and vulnerable adults. Simply put, SNAP helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. 
     
  • Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 
    Program WIC provides supplemental healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support services, and referrals to health and social services to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five who are at nutritional risk.

  • Market on the Move
    This is a food-distribution program administered by The 3000 Club, a nonprofit charitable organization. For a donation of $10 in Phoenix and Tucson, and $15 in Northern Arizona, you can get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce to share with your friends, family, neighbors, or other people in need. Doing so also helps rescue good fresh produce from going to the landfills. Additional locations are opening; you can check the most recent updates on the 3000 Club’s schedule page.
     
  • Produce on Wheels Without Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.) 
    The Borderlands P.O.W.W.O.W. program operates during our produce season, typically November through August. Every week, usually on Saturdays, P.O.W.W.O.W. host sites are held in cities around Arizona. These sites are hosted by community organizations (churches, civic organizations, schools and universities.) Visit any of our P.O.W.W.O.W. sites and leave with up to 70 pounds of fresh produce, all just for a contribution of $12. Find a P.O.W.W.O.W. site close to you.

  • 211 Arizona
    An Arizona service network that provides resources for housing, medical, mental health, food, legal, parenting, and more. Dial 2-1-1 on any phone. 
     
  • Feeding America 
    Find local food banks, food pantries, and other programs in your area through Feeding America’s online resource tool. 
     
  • Maricopa County Community Food Resources
    Downloadable and printable Maricopa County food resource lists in both English and Spanish. 
     
  • Maricopa Healthy 
    Mobile-friendly food resource guide and maps.


Matthew's Crossing Food Bank

Supporting Partner

Coyote Cupboard is made possible by the generous donations of Matthew's Crossing Food Bank, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank provides assistance for East Valley individuals and families with needs associated with hunger. Visit their website to learn more about their mission and to get involved.