It has come to our attention that a member of our team has tested positive for COVID-19.
Because the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and community is our top priority, Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank is temporarily closed — effective immediately. We will reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2022 at 8 am.
As a precaution, our leadership team is taking steps to have all our facilities disinfected by a commercial COVID-19 cleaning provider.
More updates to come.
-Matthew’s Crossing Team
Dec 29, 2021 – 9 am
Emergency Food Box Program
Anyone in need of food assistance can present a photo ID and register with Matthew’s Crossing to receive (1) Emergency Food Box each month. Emergency Food Boxes are comprised of nutritionally balanced non-perishable foods, designed to feed a family of (4) for up to three days. When available perishable items will be included and may include: bread, milk, meat, fresh produce, and bakery items. Items in the Emergency Food Boxes may include: pasta, rice, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, soup, cereal, dry milk, and canned meats.
*Emergency Food Boxes are available:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Wednesday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Holiday Food Box Program
Clients who are existing clients of Matthew’s Crossing, qualify for a free Holiday Food Box at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Holiday Food Boxes include turkey or ham and all of the holiday trimmings to feed a family of 4-6 people. Holiday Food Boxes are given out on a first come first serve basis, and are limited to availability.
If you are interested in hosting a food drive for this program, or being a sponsor – please contact info@matthewscrossing.org for more information.
2022 CLOSED Holiday Hours:
January 3 – Monday – New Year’s Day
May 30 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4 – Monday – 4th of July
September 5 – Monday – Labor Day
November 24 and 25 -Thursday and Friday – Thanksgiving
December 26 – Monday – Christmas Observance
Meals To Grow is a weekly backpack meal program designed to help give children in need.
We do this two ways.
If you are a school that could benefit from this program, please also contact our program manager, Jennifer at: jenniferf @ matthewscrossing.org.
At this time, we are only able to accommodate schools in Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler.
SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps. Participants receive a debit card with a specific monthly amount that can be used to buy food in most grocery stores.
You can learn more about SNAP here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/
To access the online application here: www.healthearizona.org
Need help with more than food?
2-1-1 Arizona is Arizona’s key source of integrated information that brings people and services together to meet vital needs. Please visit 2-1-1 Arizona to find the help you need throughout Arizona. You can also access this service by dialing 211 from your phone.
Additional Resources:
Official Benefits Website of the U.S. Government: This link provides information about more than 1,000 benefit and assistance programs for every state.
Adult Protective Serves (DES)
877-767-2385
Association of Arizona Food Banks
602-528-3434
Child Protective Services (DES)
888-767-2445
Disabilities Resource – Online Tutoring
Elderly & Disabled (Area Agency on Aging)
888-264-2258
Hunger Hotline
1-866-348-6479
Gratis Hambre Hotline 1-866-8-hambre
Maricopa County Help Line
2-1-1 Arizona
2-1-1 or 1-877-211-8661
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Food Stamps (DES)
800-352-8401
Poison Control Center (Banner Poison Control Center)
800-222-1222
WIC (ADHS)
(Women Infants Children)
800-252-5942
We want your to have the best possible experience with Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, every time you visit us.
If there’s a concern about your order, or if there is something we can do to make your visit better, please let our Operations Director know immediately.
We also appreciate your Google Reviews, to help ensure that you’re satisfied with your service.
501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit organization under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN:550896414). Arizona Department of Revenue as a qualified charitable organization (QCO # 20497).
