Food Boxes
Food Assistance Food Boxes are boxes of food distributed to individuals and families.
There are two types of boxes and they may contain* **:
| Couple 1-2 Individuals1 box of cereal 2 cans of vegetable 1 can of tomato product 1 jar of peanut butter 1 can/package of soup 1 bag of dry beans 1 bag of rice 1 box of macaroni ‘n cheese 1 can of tuna 2 cans of fruit |
Family 3 or more 1 boxes of cereal 4 cans of vegetable 3 cans of tomato product 1 jar of peanut butter 3 cans/packages of soup 2 bags of dry beans 3 bags of rice 2 boxes of macaroni ‘n cheese 2 cans of tuna 4 cans of fruit |
* bonus products will be added when available
** this represents desired items…appropriate nutritional substitutions may be made.
These boxes are available to families through various neighborhood food pantries. Each pantry services a specific zip code area and are spread out across Tucson to cover the whole city.
To receive a Food Box simply locate the agency/pantry that services your zip code. Then go to that pantry during their listed hours of operation and request a Food Box.
The pantry/agency will ask you for the following information: name and age of you and all members of your family residing with you; your zip code; and your family size. This information is for statistical reporting purposes only.
