Superstition Community Food Bank

For over 40 years, Superstition Community Food Bank has been serving the food insecure in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Northwest Pinal County, and East Mesa via 4 main food programs.

Emergency Food Assistance (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program is just what it sounds like. Individuals and families receive food to help them get by. Qualified clients can visit twice a month to receive a variety of groceries including:
- Meat
- Bread
- Canned goods (beans, veggies, fruit, soups)
- Non-perishable food (rice, beans, pasta)
- Fresh Fruits
- Fresh Vegetables
- Desserts

When available, they will also receive:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Hygiene Items (detergent, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items)
This program helps those having to make the difficult choices of paying rent, utilities, medicine, or medical care vs. putting food on the table.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

The CSFP Programs works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.

Once a month, those part of the “Senior Program” come for an additional food box filled with high protein, high fiber, and nutrient dense food.

- Tuna, Salmon or Chicken (canned)
- Beans (dry or canned)
- Fruit (fresh or canned)
- Veggie (fresh or canned)
- Dry Milk
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Nuts
- Fruit Juice (apple or orange)
- Fresh Meat (on occasion)

Because of the overwhelming need and popularity of this program there is usually a waiting list.

Holiday Meal Boxes

- Easter
- 4th of July
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas

Main protein like hot dogs, a turkey or a ham…and then throw in the rest of the festive fix’ns. These boxes are tailored to feed a family of four.

Student Backpack Food Program

Partnered with Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) to provide “Backpacks of Food” to students enrolled in this program. A student can self-enroll, be parent enrolled or have a teacher or school staff enroll them if they realize a need for weekend food assistance is needed. Many student rely on free-daily breakfast and lunch provided by our schools.

Backpacks include enough food to make a few healthy meals while the student is home over the weekend.
That way, kids return to school on Monday, ready to learn!

- Breakfast items like; Cereal, Instant Oatmeal, or Granola Bars
- Instant Mac ‘n Cheese
- PB&J Sandwiches (or Supplies to make)
- Instant Ramen, Ravioli’s or Canned Soups
- Milk (dry or boxed)
- Fruit Juice (apple or grape)
- Fruit (fresh or canned)
- Snacks

FOOD DISTRIBUTION HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

DONATION HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM & by appt.

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