ABOUT US
About Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank is a nonprofit food bank in Chandler, Arizona, dedicated to providing hunger-relief services to individuals and families in need. Through emergency food boxes, school-based food programs, senior food assistance and community partnerships, we help provide reliable access to nutritious food throughout Chandler and communities across Arizona’s East Valley.
Our Mission
We provide food to our neighbors in need, as we engage with our community in feeding the hungry.
Who We Serve
Matthew’s Crossing serves individuals, families, children, students and seniors facing food insecurity in Chandler and surrounding East Valley communities.
The people who turn to a food bank come from many different circumstances. A family may be navigating a job loss, a senior may be living on a limited income, or a household may simply be struggling with rising food and living costs. Whatever brings someone to our doors, our goal is access to nutritious food with dignity, compassion and respect.
OUR PROGRAMS
Matthew’s Crossing provides our food assistance programs to reach people where and when help is needed.
Emergency Food Boxes for individuals and families.
Meals to Grow Weekend Backpacks for area schools.
Food Closets on campus for students and their families.
Senior Food Boxes for older adults 60+ years.
Mobile Marketplace food distributions in the community.
Holiday Food Boxes for families.
Homebound Deliveries for those who can’t come to our center.
Together, these programs allow us to address hunger at home, at school and throughout the community.
Our Impact
Every food box packed, backpack filled and donation received represents a neighbor who has greater access to food.
In 2025, Matthew’s Crossing served 180,548 individuals, including:
- 111,106 people who received emergency food boxes,
- 40,707 children who received weekend food backpacks, and
- 28,735 children served through school food closets.
Our impact is made possible by the volunteers, donors, businesses, schools and community organizations that work alongside us. Together, we are creating a stronger network of hunger relief for Chandler and Arizona’s East Valley.
Our History
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank began with a simple belief: no one in our community should have to face hunger alone.
What began as a local effort to help neighbors in need has grown into an established Chandler food bank serving thousands of individuals, families, students and seniors each year. As the needs of our community have changed, Matthew’s Crossing has continued to grow its programs, partnerships and reach while remaining focused on providing food assistance with compassion and dignity.
Our history is ultimately the story of a community coming together—neighbors helping neighbors and turning generosity into meaningful action.
Leadership
The work of Matthew’s Crossing is guided by a dedicated team committed to hunger relief, responsible stewardship and service to our community.
Our leadership and staff oversee food assistance programs, community partnerships, volunteer engagement, fundraising and daily operations while working closely with volunteers and supporters who make our mission possible.
Their shared goal is simple: use our resources responsibly and effectively so that Matthew’s Crossing can continue helping people experiencing food insecurity throughout the communities we serve.
Financial Accountability
The trust of our donors, volunteers and community partners matters to us.
Matthew’s Crossing is committed to responsible financial stewardship and transparency. Contributions are used to support our mission, food assistance programs and the operations necessary to serve our community effectively.
We make our financial information available so donors and supporters can better understand how Matthew’s Crossing manages the resources entrusted to us.
View our current financial reports, IRS Form 990 filings and other financial information on our Financial Transparency page.
Nonprofit Information
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Employer Identification Number (EIN): 55-0896414
Donations to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Matthew’s Crossing is also a qualifying organization for the Arizona charitable tax credit. Please consult a qualified tax professional regarding your individual tax situation.
Helping Our Neighbors. Strengthening Our Community.
Whether you need food assistance, want to volunteer, organize a food drive or make a donation, there is a place for you at Matthew’s Crossing.
Together, we can help ensure more of our neighbors have access to the food they need.