Food Assistance Programs
The Food Assistance Programs Resource Guide was designed to provide awareness, education and information on food assistance programs in Pima County. Individuals and families need additional food resources during the current, difficult economic situation in Tucson, Pima County. Individuals and families may qualify and/or benefit from other local food assistance programs that may increase self sufficiency to meet food needs.
Please click on the links below for a printable version of the Food Assistance Programs Resource Guide with eligibility requirements and additional contact information:
Programs available at the Community Food Bank
- Food Boxes (TEFAP)
- Food Stamps (SNAP Government Assistance)
- Child Hunger and Nutrition Program
- Community Foods Consignment
- Education and Advocacy
- Farmers’ Markets
- Home Gardening
- Nuestra Tierra Market and Demonstration Garden
- Marana Farm and Farm Stand
- School, Agency and Organization Gardens
Additional Food Assistance Programs Open to the Public
Food Assistance Program Open to Non-Profits
IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A TEFAP FOOD BOX IN PIMA COUNTY YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR…
Federal Food Assistance Programs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (was Food Stamps)
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Food Plus
- Arizona Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program – WIC and Food Plus
Food Assistance Programs for Kids
- National School Lunch Program
- School Breakfast Program
- Summer Meals
For more information and additional resources please contact:
Community Food Bank
3003 S. Country Club
(520) 622-0525 or 1-800-950-8681
Sandie Hinojos-Cuen, Food Programs and Community Education Manager, ext. 243
SNAP Desk ext. 275
