Free Food in Tempe, AZ
Tempe is home to Arizona State University and thrives as a vibrant college town nestled along the Salt River. The community blends student energy with family-oriented neighborhoods.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 17% of Tempe residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 17 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Tempe resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Tempe
- Food Pantry: 7
- Food Bank: 4
- Senior Program: 2
- WIC Office: 2
- School Meal Program: 1
- Mobile Pantry: 1
- College Food Pantry: 1
- Meal Program: 1
- Church-based Program: 1
Resources in Tempe
17 results
Arizona Food Bank Network - Senior Meals
2146 E Apache Blvd
Food BankSenior Program
ICNA Relief Community Food Pantry
5030 South Mill Avenue, Suite C5
Food Pantry
Tempe Community Action Agency - North Tempe Senior Center
1555 N Bridalwreath St
Food BankSenior Program
48th Street WIC at Maricopa County
2100 S 7th Ave
WIC Office
AM Nutrition Services TEMPE Location
64 E Broadway Rd
Food Pantry
Arizona State University - Pitchfork Pantry
250 E Lemon St, Discovery Hall Room 312
College Food Pantry
BoobieJuice: Freeze Dried Breast Milk
1407 W 10th Pl St
School Meal Program
Carter's
5000 S Arizona Mills Cir
Food Pantry
Food Pantry at Salvation Army - Tempe
714 S. Myrtle
Food Pantry
Healthful
2013 E Cedar St
Food Pantry
ICNA Relief (Mcarthur Dr)
2435 Mcarthur Dr
Mobile Pantry
ICNA Relief Tempe Food Pantry
5030 S Mill Ave. Suite C5
Food PantryChurch-based Program
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St Vincent de Paul
2121 S. Rural Rd.
Food Pantry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
2121 S Rural Rd
Food Bank
Tempe Community Action Agency: North Tempe Senior Center
1555 N Bridalwreath St
Meal Program
Tempe First United Methodist Church
215 E University Dr
Food Bank
Tempe WIC at Mountain Park Health Center
1840 E. Broadway Rd.
WIC Office
Common questions about free food in Tempe
Where can I get free food in Tempe?
There are 17 locations offering food pantries, food banks, summer meal programs, senior meal programs, and meal programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone with no proof of income, though senior services may have age requirements—a call helps confirm.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free and no referral needed.