Date Location Start Time Vehicle Line-Up
November 4th, Wed Kaibab Paiute RV Park & Campgrounds, Fredonia 10am – 12pm 8am
November 4th, Wed Hopi Junior/Senior High School, Keams Canyon 9am – 11am 7am
November 10th, Tues Kayenta Rodeo Grounds, Kayenta 9am – 11am 7am
November 11th, Wed  Rodeo Circle Park, Peach Springs 10am – 2pm 8am
November 12th, Thurs Western Navajo Nation Fairgrounds, Tuba City 9am – 11am 7am
November 17th, Tues Bee Holdzil Fighting Scouts Event Center, Fort Defiance 9am – 11am 7am
November 19th, Thurs Chinle High School, Chinle 9am – 11am 7am
November 23rd, Mon Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy – North Athletic Parking Lot 9am – 11am 7am
November 23rd, Mon St. Mary’s Food Bank – Phoenix Neighborhood Food Center St. Mary’s Food Bank  8am -12pm
November 23rd, Mon St. Mary’s Food Bank – Surprise Neighborhood Food Center St. Mary’s Food Bank 8am -12pm
November 24th, Tues St. Mary’s Food Bank – Phoenix Neighborhood Food Center St. Mary’s Food Bank 8am -12pm
November 24th, Tues St. Mary’s Food Bank – Surprise Neighborhood Food Center St. Mary’s Food Bank 8am -12pm
November 24th, Tues St. Mary’s Food Bank – Chinle Neighborhood Food Center St. Mary’s Food Bank 12pm -2pm 11am
November 25th, Wed St. Mary’s Food Bank – Phoenix Neighborhood Food Center St. Mary’s Food Bank 8am -12pm
November 25th, Wed St. Mary’s Food Bank – Surprise Neighborhood Food Center St. Mary’s Food Bank 8am -12pm

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Requirements

Please bring your photo ID, one visit per household.

Volunteers: “We need volunteers!”

Call (602) 859-3030 or Register online HERE!

Volunteer lunch provided if you register by October 30, 2026!!

Product Loading

  • Product will be loaded directly into the vehicle by SMFB staff/volunteers
    • Please remain in your vehicle at all times
    • For those coming in vehicles, the product may be loaded into the trunks only, please ensure the trunk is clear as there will be plenty of product provided.

What will I potentially be receiving?

  • Holiday meat
  • Produce
  • Non-perishable items
  • Bread

If you are walking/using public transportation, be advised to bring a cart to transport your food as it may be heavy.

Caseworkers

  • Please bring ID badge indicating which organization you are representing.
  • You can pick up for a limit of five families per visit.
  • There will not be a special line designated for social workers; please use the general line.
  • You MUST bring the Proxy form that is completed by each family that you will be picking up for.
  • Email mobiledistribution@stmarysfoodbank.org for required paperwork.

Questions about proxies and neighbor food pick-ups

  • St. Mary’s Food Bank (SMFB) allows a proxy to be any of the following:
    • Case manager/worker/aid
    • Home care nurse
    • Community liaison
    • Social worker
    • School staff
  • Proxies may pick up for (5) neighbors at a time per visit (multiple visits may occur each day if necessary):
    • No more than (2) authorized proxies per vehicle
      • (5) neighbor pick-ups per proxy, no exceptions
    • Clients do not have to be present for the authorized proxy to pick up for the client, nor is any client identification required
    • Proxies MUST have the original application fully filled out and signed by each client they are picking up each time, no exceptions
      • The proxy document must be the original document that has the client’s signature, no photocopies or electronic versions
    • Proxies must have an issued badge indicating that they are an authorized representative for the organization

Volunteer Information

  • Volunteers can still receive a holiday food box.
    • Limit one menu per household.
  • A free lunch will be provided to all volunteers after the distribution.
    • Please register online or over the phone so we can plan accordingly.
  • Minimum Age 14 years or older.
    • Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to bring a Youth Waiver completed
      by their parent/guardian. Email mobiledistribution@stmarysfoodbank.org to receive a youth
      waiver

Additional Resources

  • Contact Us for questions
  • Help spread the word! Download and print our flyer to share at your organization, office, or community space.