Food Assistance

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Food assistance for seniors holds significant importance for several reasons, primarily due to the unique nutritional, health, and social needs of the elderly population. The key aspects of its importance include:

  1. Nutritional Needs: As people age, their nutritional requirements change. Seniors often need diets higher in certain vitamins and minerals, and lower in calories due to a slower metabolism. Food assistance programs can help ensure they receive meals that meet these specific dietary needs.
  2. Chronic Disease Management: Many seniors have chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension. Proper nutrition is crucial for managing these conditions. Food assistance programs can provide meals that cater to these health requirements.
  3. Limited Mobility and Transportation: Some seniors face challenges in mobility or lack access to transportation, making it difficult for them to shop for groceries or cook meals. Food assistance services, including meal delivery programs, help overcome these barriers.
  4. Fixed or Limited Income: Many elderly individuals live on fixed incomes and may struggle with financial constraints. Food assistance can alleviate the burden of food expenses, ensuring they don’t have to choose between food and other necessities like medication or housing.
  5. Risk of Malnutrition: Seniors are at an increased risk of malnutrition due to factors like diminished sense of taste or smell, dental issues, or side effects from medication. Regular access to nutritious food is essential to prevent malnutrition.
  6. Social Isolation: Food delivery programs or communal dining settings provide social interaction, which is vital for mental health. These interactions can combat loneliness and isolation, common issues among the elderly.
  7. Independence and Quality of Life: Having reliable access to nutritious food can help seniors maintain their health and independence for longer, improving their overall quality of life.
  8. Healthcare Costs: Adequate nutrition can help prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases, potentially reducing healthcare costs and the need for more intensive medical care or long-term care.
  9. Cognitive Function: Proper nutrition is also linked to better cognitive function, which is particularly important for seniors, especially those at risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
  10. Emotional Well-being: The act of receiving assistance and the knowledge that one’s basic needs are being met can significantly improve a senior’s emotional well-being and sense of security.

In summary, food assistance for seniors is not just about providing meals; it’s a comprehensive approach to supporting their health, independence, and overall well-being.

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  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support

PCOA and various dedicated community partners provide meals served at lunch sites to older adults who are 60 and older.

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

The Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, Senior Program operates weekdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m

Counties Served
  • Gila
  • Pinal

  • Clothing/Furniture
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Resources and Support

The heart of Arivaca

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Food Assistance

We are not a food bank ourselves, but support food banks, collaborating with them and government agencies, community organizations, schools, and other partners to create a hunger-free Arizona.

Counties Served
  • Apache
  • Cochise
  • Coconino
  • Gila
  • Graham
  • Greenlee
  • La Paz
  • Maricopa
  • Mohave
  • Navajo
  • Pima
  • Pinal
  • Santa Cruz
  • Yavapai
  • Yuma

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Daily Lunch Monday-Friday: Join us inside for lunch from 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Counties Served
  • Maricopa
  • Food Assistance

Food Bank at Fire Station 191 in Marana

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Banner Olive Branch Senior Center offers a place for residents in the Sun Cities to gather, have a hot meal, participate in free activities and make friends.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Food Assistance
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Resources and Support

Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless (BCH) operates a shelter for men, women and children just off Highway 92 in Bisbee, Arizona. While the moniker suggests that it serves only those who are homeless, BCH serves anyone who may be in need, offering a wide variety of services.

Counties Served
  • Cochise
  • Food Assistance

4th Monday of the month: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Counties Served
  • Cochise
  • Food Assistance

1st Thursday of the month: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Counties Served
  • Cochise

  • Food Assistance

Dignity. Choice. Purpose.

Counties Served
  • Yavapai
  • Food Assistance

Food Pantry open Monday and Thursdays.

Counties Served
  • Pima
  • Food Assistance

Food bank in Tucson, AZ

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support

City of Buckeye Social Services Program

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

  • Clothing/Furniture
  • Food Assistance
  • Medical Equipment
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

The Senior Campus is a gathering place for Bullhead City's 50+ active adult community. Seniors can get together to socialize, exercise, play games, get support and information on senior resources.

Counties Served
  • Mohave
  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support

Supporting Seniors since 1979

Counties Served
  • Yavapai

  • Food Assistance

Food distribution in partnership with St Mary's Food Bank. Open Wednesday mornings until 1pm.

Counties Served
  • Yavapai
  • Food Assistance

Food bank open Wednesday and Saturday in Tucson, AZ

Counties Served
  • Pima
  • Food Assistance

Providing shelf-stable meals.

Counties Served
  • Pima
  • Food Assistance

Food Assistance

Counties Served
  • Pima

  • Food Assistance

Serving the community for more than 40 years...

Counties Served
  • Yavapai

  • Advanced/Long Term Care
  • Food Assistance
  • Home Care
  • Senior Living
  • Senior Resources and Support

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.”
-- Matthew 25:35-3

Counties Served
  • Cochise
  • Pima
  • Yuma

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Food Assistance

Are you an individual or family experiencing homelessness?
FAMILIES, please call: 602.595.8700

SINGLE ADULTS WITHOUT CHILDREN, please call: 602.229.5155 or visit the campus at 206 S. 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Mon-Fri, 8-4p)

Counties Served
  • Apache
  • Cochise
  • Coconino
  • Gila
  • Graham
  • Greenlee
  • La Paz
  • Maricopa
  • Mohave
  • Navajo
  • Pima
  • Pinal
  • Santa Cruz
  • Yavapai
  • Yuma

  • Food Assistance
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

A gathering place for Chandler’s active adult community, the Senior Center provides quality recreational, social, and supportive services for mature adults and their family members.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa
  • Food Assistance

Part of the TEFAP network (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)

Counties Served
  • Pima