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WORKship at The Z Mansion
Hot, homemade brunch and first-aid every Sunday morning at 8 am
288 N Church Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85701
520.907.9057
Contact: Tom Hill
Email: tom@workship.org
Web: www.workship.org
Hours: Guests should arrive at 8 am
-- Brunch, beverages, water, harm-reduction supplies, clothing, and first-aid station
Caridad Community Kitchen
Free Grab & Go Meals Available
Monday – Friday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
845 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 882-5641
https://www.communityfoodbank.org/locations/caridad-community-kitchen/
Casa Maria Free Kitchen
The Catholic Worker Community in Tucson
352 East 25th St
Tucson, Arizona 85713
520.624.0312
Contact: Brian Flagg
Email: casamariatucson@yahoo.com
Web: https://vocesdecasamaria.org
Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
-- Sack lunches and some food boxes
VA Hospital Homeless Program
Services for homeless veterans
3601 S 6th Ave, Building 90
Tucson, Arizona 85713
520.792.1450 ext. 1839
Web: http://www.tucson.va.gov/services/homeless/index.asp
-- Food boxes for homeless veterans (Need form DD214-Military Record)
FOOD BOXES
First, why do so many food pantries require photo ID with many of them also requiring proof of residence? Simple. Almost all of them pass out food boxes on behalf of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The Community Food Bank receives money from the federal government under The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Those guidelines (as interpreted by the Community Food Bank) say:
"To receive a food box:
• Self-declare that you meet the income guidelines.
• Locate the agency/pantry that is most convenient to you.
• Go to that pantry during their listed hours of operation and request a Food Box.
• Clients are allowed one visit per month.
The pantry or agency you visit will ask for the following information:
• Name
• Your date of birth, and the date of birth of the family members residing with you
• The number of people in your family
• Proof that you live in the service area
• A photo ID"
So, what do you get in your food box? According to the Community Food Bank:
"Starting July 1st, 2014, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) has changed the type of available food assistance packages; from two sizes to one size. All TEFAP packages will contain the exact same items. The amount of packages a family receives will be based on the number of members in the household:
• A family with 1, 2, or 3 members will receive 1 bag plus bread, produce, and any bonus items as available
• A family with 4, 5, or 6 members will receive 2 bags plus bread, produce, and any bonus items as available
• A family with 7 or more members will receive 3 bags plus bread, produce, and any bonus items as available"
Does this mean that you HAVE to have a photo ID to receive a food box? In most cases, yes, but please note that some church-based pantries also have their own pantries that will provide food to the homeless without an ID or proof of residence.
Community Food Bank
Tucson's largest food bank
3003 S. Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85713
520.622.0525
Web: http://www.communityfoodbank.org/Get-Help
-- Food bank. Call for details
Food in Tucson
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Shelter in Tucson
Franciscan Men's Shelter
Sacred Heart Church (northwest corner)
601 E Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85705 (Map)
• Currently closed
Sister José Women's Center
1050 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 (Map)
(520) 909-3905
https://www.srjosewomensshelter.org/
-- Women's shelter with a day and night program
Gospel Rescue Mission Women & Children's Center
707 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705 (Map)
520.740.1501
Web: https://grmtucson.com/programs/
-- Restrictions apply. Call shelter for details.
Gospel Rescue Mission Men's Center
4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714 (Map)
520.740.1501
Web: https://grmtucson.com/programs/
-- Restrictions apply. Call shelter for details.
Primavera Foundation
Homelessness Intervention & Prevention Drop-In Center
702 S. 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ, 85701 (Map)
(520) 623-5111
Monday, Wednesday - Friday, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Closed Tuesdays, Saturdays, & Sundays. No appointment necessary.
Web: https://www.primavera.org/what-we-do/overview.html
-- Shelter, housing, employment, mail, food and hygiene. Restrictions apply. Call for details.
Salvation Army Hospitality House
1002 N Main Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85701 (Map)
520.622.5411
Web: https://www.salvationarmytucson.org/hospitality-house-shelter
Hours: Daily
-- Restrictions apply on non-Deep Freeze nights. Call shelter for details.
VA Hospital Homeless Program
Services for homeless veterans
3601 S 6th Ave, Building 90, Tucson, Arizona 85713 (Map)
Web: https://www.va.gov/southern-arizona-health-care/
-- Shelter for homeless veterans (Need form DD214-Military Record)
Help RIGHT NOW
For the homeless, a lot of things in Tucson suck:
• The Tucson City Council recently criminalized some forms of homelessness. (Read the details here.)
• Local neighborhoods are not exactly welcoming to those seeking shelter. (Read the details here.)
• And Tucson is one of the hottest places on earth during the summer. (Read the details here.)
That being said, Tucson is also filled with some of the best groups, the best government employees, and the best individuals who help the homeless.
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Other Help in Tucson
El Rio Community Health Center
Z Mansion Clinic
• WARNING: In case of emergency, always dial 911
288 N Church Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Sundays starting at 8 am
Pima County Mental Health Crisis Line
Talk to a counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
520-622-6000 or 1-866-495-6735
(TDD/TTY: 1-877-613-2076)
Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741741
Text with a counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year