Emergency food boxes available weekly for all in need.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food.” — Matthew 25:35
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
At Friends of the Needy, our mission is to carry out the corporal works of mercy by serving individuals and families in crisis with compassion, dignity, and hope. Rooted in our Catholic faith, we provide food, diapers, and personal care items to those in need — offering not only material assistance, but also the presence of Christ through
At Friends of the Needy, our mission is to carry out the corporal works of mercy by serving individuals and families in crisis with compassion, dignity, and hope. Rooted in our Catholic faith, we provide food, diapers, and personal care items to those in need — offering not only material assistance, but also the presence of Christ through personal encounter and outreach. Our work is a response to the Gospel call to love and serve the poor.
Our Team
Our Mission
Our Mission
St. Anne Friends of the Needy is operated by a dedicated leadership team and a committed network of volunteers, united in service to those facing food insecurity. Day-to-day operations are managed by a Director and Assistant Coordinator who ensure the efficient and compassionate delivery of services. Our efforts are made possible by a cor
St. Anne Friends of the Needy is operated by a dedicated leadership team and a committed network of volunteers, united in service to those facing food insecurity. Day-to-day operations are managed by a Director and Assistant Coordinator who ensure the efficient and compassionate delivery of services. Our efforts are made possible by a core group of regular and part-time volunteers — ranging from youth to seniors — who prepare and distribute food boxes to those in need. We invite individuals who share our mission to join us in this vital work. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
Our History
Our Mission
Our History
St. Anne Friends of the Needy began in the mid-1980s as a grassroots response to the growing needs of individuals and families facing hardship in the Gilbert community. Parishioners of St. Anne Catholic Church organized local yard sales and raffles to raise funds, which were used to assist those in crisis. Out of these early efforts, a mi
St. Anne Friends of the Needy began in the mid-1980s as a grassroots response to the growing needs of individuals and families facing hardship in the Gilbert community. Parishioners of St. Anne Catholic Church organized local yard sales and raffles to raise funds, which were used to assist those in crisis. Out of these early efforts, a ministry of service and compassion took shape - committed to supporting the most vulnerable through community outreach.
Today, Friends of the Needy operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is one of the most visited food pantries in the East Valley. With the help of dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners, we continue to serve thousands of households each year with dignity, respect, and care.
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