Food Boxes
Volunteers at Friends of the Needy help prepare food boxes for individuals and families in need. The size and contents of each food box are determined by availability and the specific needs of the client, as assessed by our staff or trained volunteers.
Food boxes are primarily composed of rescued food from local grocery stores, supplemented by community donations.
Clients may receive one food box every seven days. A government-issued ID is required at the time of pickup, and the client must be present to receive the food.
Hours of Food Box Distribution (first come, first served):
- TUESDAYS from 8AM - 11AM
- WEDNESDAYS from 8AM - 11AM
- THURSDAYS from 8AM - 11AM
- SATURDAYS from 8AM - 11AM
Diapers, Wipes, Baby food & Formula
Clients with children may receive one one-gallon ziplock bag of diapers every 7 days.
Baby food and infant formula are available on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability and assessed need.
Distribution of these items is coordinated alongside our regular food box schedule (please see distribution times above).
Home Delivery (Gilbert Residents)
For Gilbert residents who are homebound, without transportation, or facing special circumstances, Friends of the Needy may offer limited home delivery of emergency food boxes.
Delivery requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and depend on:
• Volunteer driver availability
• Delivery capacity
• Safety considerations
• Program eligibility
Home delivery is not guaranteed, but we are committed to serving those with genuine need whenever possible.