Donate Food, Feed Hope – Make an Impact Today
Join us in supporting hunger relief and help reduce food waste by donating food that will nourish families in need.
How to Donate Food
At St. Mary’s Food Bank, every food donation helps us provide nutrition to individuals and families in our community. Whether you’re a retailer, farmer, manufacturer, or individual, we welcome donations of all sizes to support our mission. Explore the options below to find the best way to contribute and make a difference.
Schedule a Pick-up
To schedule a donation pickup, please contact the Food Sourcing Department at 602-343-3103 or by email at [email protected].
Information Needed When Scheduling:
- Company Name
- Company Address
- Company Phone Number
- Type and amount of pallets (we require a minimum of (1) pallet for donation pickups)
- Pickup timeframe
- Complete email address to email donation receipt
To Drop Off A Donation, Our Receiving Hours Are:
Monday – Friday
6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thanks to partnerships with local grocery and retail stores, St. Mary’s Food Bank and our grocery rescue agencies can pick up and distribute millions of pounds of food each year that would have otherwise been unnecessarily discarded.
We partner more than 440 retail stores across Arizona and, in fiscal year 2024, we rescued almost 22 million pounds of food including high-quality protein, produce, deli, bakery, and dairy goods.
We cannot accomplish our mission without the local business community and we believe the best way to end hunger in Arizona is by working together!
If you would like to find out more about the retail donation program, contact:
Kim Warren
[email protected]
480-688-0530
or
Nick Siefker
[email protected]
480-798-7518
Donations of farm-fresh, locally grown produce make a difference in the health and wellness of hungry families, children, and seniors in Arizona and beyond.
We partner with more than 20 produce growers and more than 20 produce wholesalers and annually, we rescue eight million pounds of produce.
We also partner with the Southwest Produce Co-op and, in fiscal year 2024, rescued 14.5 million pounds of produce.
We are very proud of our Citrus Gleaning Program which runs from January 13 to March 30 and generates millions of pounds of citrus for the community.
More information about the Gleaning Program can be found here.
Helpful Resources
Hunger Heroes in Action
Our Hunger Hero Champions – local farms, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. Their support helps us reach youth, families, and neighbors in need.
To show our appreciation, we recognize our top food donors with Hunger Hero Awards, celebrating their generosity and helping to bridge the gap for Arizona communities with nourishment for today and hope for tomorrow. Their contributions make a real difference, and we’re proud to honor them for investing in the health of our communities.
Platinum
100,000+ lbs
of food donated
Gold
50,000-99,999 lbs
of food donated
Silver
10,000-49,999 lbs
of food donated
Bronze
5,000-9,999 lbs
of food donated
Meet Our Top Food Donors
Saving Food, Reducing Waste, Building a Sustainable Community
CO₂ Emissions Saved
Through our food rescue efforts, we’ve prevented millions of pounds of food from going to waste, helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and fight climate change. By donating, you’re part of a movement toward sustainability.
82.5M
Pounds of food rescued in 2024
40,668 Metric Tons
Keeping 82.5M pounds of food out of the landfill reduced CO2 emissions by 40,668 Metric Tons
116.M
Which is equivalent to keeping 9,683 passenger vehicles off the road for one year!