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St. Mary's Food Bank

Many Creighton Phoenix programs and units host seasonal food drives and volunteer days with this organization - one of the largest in the nation! Use the links below to find more information about St. Mary's history and mission as well as how to use their food assistance programs.

About Us | St. Mary's Food Bank
Serving 9 of Arizona’s 15 counties, we are committed to volunteerism, building community relationships and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity.
Get Help | St. Mary's Food Bank
Sometimes you need a hand. Use these resources to find food box or hot meal sites, information on the home delivery program and summer kids meals.

Local Food Pantries

The following programs are located close to our Health Sciences Campus -- Phoenix:

Get Food | Arizona Food Bank Network
Find resources on locating food banks, federal and state food assistance programs, and school closure feeding sites.
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Looking for free food in your community? You can easily find a food bank near you by entering your zip code or state. We will provide you with a list of Feeding America partner food banks and their contact information. Connecting with your local food bank is the first step towards getting free food and grocery items.

Food Insecurity

Food Insecurity Resources

While food insecurity isn’t always easily noticeable, it’s an issue that impacts a significant number of college students. According to a study by the University of Wisconsin HOPE Lab, 36% percent of students at four-year institutions identify as having “low” or “very low” food security.

Refer to the local, state, and national programs, services, and resources below.

College Students & SNAP | Arizona Food Bank Network
Find easy to read information about SNAP, how to apply, and FAQs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | USDA
This is the primary portal and FAQs for student eligibility for SNAP, a program from the Food & Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Food Assistance | 2-1-1 Arizona
The 2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Services program was founded in 1964 as Community Information and Referral Services and incorporated as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in 1979. 2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week and every day of the year.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program
A a health and nutrition program funded by USDA since 1974. WIC serves women who are pregnant, are breastfeeding an infant up to one year old plus infants and children up to the age of 5. WIC's primary goal is to provide tools for families to eat healthy and be healthy. It encourages physical activity for all family members through the Fit WIC classes and provides individualized nutrition counseling which meets an individual' s or family's needs.