Economic Support Services

Local Food Banks

1. Willcox Community Food Pantry

   • Visit the Willcox Community Food Pantry’s Facebook page for the latest information on food distribution days, donation opportunities, and how to access food assistance for you or your family.

     [Willcox Community Food Pantry Facebook Page]

2. Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

   • Explore the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona’s website for information about the Willcox distribution center, including food distribution days, donation opportunities, and other support services available through the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

     [Community Food Bank of Arizona Website]

State Resources

1. Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

   • Provides monthly food benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families to help purchase healthy foods.
     des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food

2. Arizona Food Bank Network

   • Connects individuals to local food banks and pantries across Arizona for immediate food assistance.
     azfoodbanks.org

Arizona Public Housing Authority (APHA)

• Provides information on public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income individuals and families.
  housing.az.gov

Community Action Agencies in Arizona

• Local agencies provide emergency assistance, including rent, utility, and weatherization assistance for qualifying low-income households.

  http://azcaa.org/community-action-agencies

1. Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) – Family Assistance Programs

   • DES provides access to programs like SNAP (food stamps), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and child care assistance.
     des.az.gov/services/basic-needs

2. Health-e-Arizona Plus

   • An online portal for applying for medical assistance programs such as AHCCCS (Medicaid), SNAP, and TANF benefits.
     healthearizonaplus.gov

3. Community Action Agencies in Arizona

   • Local agencies provide emergency assistance, including rent, utility, and weatherization assistance for qualifying low-income households.
     azcaa.org/community-action-agencies

4. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

   • LIHEAP helps low-income households with utility assistance for heating and cooling costs. Applications are managed through local Community Action Agencies.
     des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/energy

5. Arizona WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

   • Provides nutrition support, health referrals, and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
     azdhs.gov/prevention/azwic

6. Saint Vincent de Paul Arizona

   • Offers food, clothing, medical care, and financial assistance to families in need throughout Arizona.
     stvincentdepaul.net

7. Catholic Charities Community Services Arizona

• Provides affordable housing, emergency shelter, counseling, and supportive services for families and individuals facing economic hardships.
  catholiccharitiesaz.org

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