Food Help in Arizona During the SNAP Pause

Last updated: November 13, 2025. We’ll refresh this page weekly or as major updates land.

On November 7, 2025, USDA approved the issuance of full
November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) also known as
Nutrition Assistance (NA) benefits. SNAP clients could see benefits issued to
their EBT cards as early as November 7, 2025 (Arizona Department of Economic Security)

Quick Help—Start Here

• Find food near you today: Use the Arizona Food Bank Network’s locator to see pantries and distributions by ZIP code. (Arizona Food Bank Network)

• Talk to someone live: Dial 2-1-1 (or 1-877-211-8661) for current food resources, hours, and application help. (2-1-1 Arizona)

• Check the official SNAP status: DES Nutrition Assistance updates and guidance. (Arizona Department of Economic Security)

Where to Get Food Today

• Food banks & pantries: Search the statewide directory (many sites allow drive-through or walk-up). Tip: call ahead to confirm hours and ID requirements. (Arizona Food Bank Network)

• Large distributions: St. Mary’s Food Bank lists distribution sites and a “Find Food” ZIP lookup. (St. Mary’s Food Bank)

• Emergency commodities (TEFAP): Some pantries offer USDA food boxes through TEFAP—ask if today’s site participates. (Arizona Department of Economic Security)

Stretch Your Food Dollars

Double Up Food Bucks (SNAP match): When you use SNAP/EBT at participating stores and farmers markets, you can get a $1-for-$1 match (up to a daily limit) for fruits and vegetables. This program has been modified for November to continue to provide fruits and veggies to families on SNAP. 

Visit the “Food Bucks Now” page to learn more.

 Check locations and how it works:

• Program overview & site finder: Double Up Food Bucks Arizona. (doubleupaz.org)

• DES info page (program details/limits): (Arizona Department of Economic Security)

• “How it works” basics (eligibility): (doubleupaz.org)

Note: The Governor’s Office has announced new state support for food banks and a short-term “Food Bucks Now” style effort to help families during the SNAP pause; watch this page for how/where those dollars are deployed. (Arizona Governor’s Office)

Families with Kids

• School meals (K-12): Many Arizona schools offer free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch based on income; you can apply through your school or district at any time. (Arizona Department of Education)

• Apply online (varies by district): Some districts use portals like MySchoolApps for faster processing. (myschoolapps.com)

Pregnant People, Infants, and Young Children

WIC provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition counseling for pregnant and postpartum people and children under 5.

• Maricopa County WIC (appointments): 602-506-9333 or online. (Maricopa County)

• AZ WIC program info & helpline: 866-927-8390. (Arizona Department of Health Services)

What to Expect Over the Next Few Weeks

• DES continues to post official notices about Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) status and what cardholders can do now. We’ll link any major changes here. (Arizona Department of Economic Security)

• Food banks are scaling up. Check the AzFBN locator before you go—sites and hours can shift based on demand. (Arizona Food Bank Network)

Tips Before You Go

• Bring a photo ID (if you have one) and a reusable bag or box.

• Arrive early; distributions often end when supplies run out.

• If transportation is a barrier, ask 2-1-1 about nearby options or delivery programs for older adults and people with disabilities. (2-1-1 Arizona)

Sources & More Information

• DES: Nutrition Assistance / SNAP status & guidance (official). (Arizona Department of Economic Security)

• Arizona Food Bank Network (statewide directory & updates). (Arizona Food Bank Network)

• 2-1-1 Arizona (live help & referrals). (2-1-1 Arizona)

• Double Up Food Bucks Arizona (SNAP produce match). (doubleupaz.org)

• Governor’s Office & local news on interim food funding (program announcements). (Arizona Governor’s Office)

• Food Assistance and Community Resources | City of Phoenix
• SNAP customers can receive free delivery and waived service fees on orders from select SNAP-enabled stores through DoorDash, valid November 1–30 with promo code SNAPDD. Pantries interested in offering free deliveries through Project DASH can email [email protected] for details.