Phoenix Partners With St. Mary's on Holiday Food Drive
The city's second annual campaign with St. Mary's Food Bank collects food and donations for Phoenix households.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The City of Phoenix is partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank for the second year on a citywide holiday food drive. Residents can donate food at six city facilities or give money through the food bank's donation page.
Why it matters
Many households are struggling to keep nutritious food on the table as the cost of living rises. The campaign aims to expand food access for Phoenix residents during the holiday season.
The inaugural 2025 drive enabled St. Mary's Food Bank to distribute more than 156,000 meals, and one dollar is estimated to provide about ten meals. The campaign's 2026 goal and results were not specified.
The players
St. Mary's Food Bank
A Phoenix-area nonprofit food bank that operates food pantries across the region and distributes food to people facing hunger.
City of Phoenix
The municipal government of Arizona's capital and largest city, which runs community centers and libraries used as donation sites.
The details
Residents can drop off food during business hours at six city facilities, including the Burton Barr Central Library and several community centers. Canned meats, beans, peanut butter, and canned fruits and vegetables are in highest demand, and monetary donations can be made through St. Mary's Food Bank's donation page.
Timeline
2025: The inaugural food and fund drive distributed more than 156,000 meals.
2026: The second city and St. Mary's holiday food drive campaign is underway.
Philanthropy Trajectory
The 2026 campaign continues the city's inaugural 2025 food and fund drive with St. Mary's Food Bank, which distributed more than 156,000 meals. Building on that first-year partnership, the second edition extends the model of pairing municipal donation sites with a regional food bank.
Residents can bring canned meats, beans, peanut butter, or canned fruits and vegetables to six city facilities during business hours. Households needing help can find food box locations at phoenix.gov/foodhelp.
The takeaway
A one-dollar donation can provide an estimated ten meals, so even small gifts add up. Donating the most-requested items, such as canned protein and peanut butter, helps food pantries meet real demand.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how communities organize charitable giving.
More information
Donate food or money through the City of Phoenix holiday hunger relief donation campaign.
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