Resources & Support
The Pendergast Elementary School District is committed to supporting our students, families, and community beyond the classroom. Our Resources & Support webpage provides helpful information on Food Pantries, Housing and Rent Assistance, and Utility Assistance available in our area.
Food Pantries
Food Bucks Now: Find Locations - Double Up Arizona
SNAP recipients can receive $30 food vouchers by presenting their EBT cards at participating farmers markets and other locations. This temporary program is funded by the Arizona Governor’s Office using ARPA dollars and will remain active for the duration of the shutdown.
Arizona Food Pantry Map
Includes churches, school districts, community colleges, community centers, and more.
Arizona Food Bank Network Map
Visit the Arizona Food Bank Network Map to locate food banks, food assistance programs, and school closure feeding sites.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has many neighborhood food pantries to provide nutrition and other necessary items for you or your family.
Phone: (602) 233-9272
Mercy House Community Center
Mercy House Community Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of programs and resources to the local community. Programs are designed to meet the social, educational, and emotional needs of individuals and families in the area.
Phone: 623-236-4346
Grateful Hearts Glendale
Veterans, Homeless, Low Income, Elderly, 'Starving Students' and anyone who would enjoy a Free Hot Meal!
Email: gratefulheartsglendale@gmail.com
Aqua Fria Food & Clothing Bank
As a faith based non-profit organization, they provide hope to our Southwest Valley neighbors who are hungry or facing crisis, through quality programs that meet fundamental needs.
Phone: 623-932-9135
Vineyard Church Food Bank
Open 7 days a week, they provide groceries and clothing.
Phone: 623-934-4000
Avondale Baptist Church
Their mission includes feeding hungry people regularly, and doing it in multiple ways.
Phone: 623-932-2726
Hope for Hunger Phoenix Rescue Mission
Offering weekly bags to those who currently do not have a home address.
Phone: 602-233-3000
West Valley Community Food Pantry
An emergency food pantry which means they provide families and individuals facing emergency situations with a three-day supply of healthy food.
Phone: 623-848-8278
Tolleson Food Bank
Helping to feed families in the West Phoenix Valley for over 25 years!
Phone: 623-936-5199
St. Vincent de Paul
Rent and utility bill assistance are assessed by volunteers who work out of their community food pantries, The operator there will help you find a St. Vincent de Paul pantry closest to you.
Phone: 602-850-6948
211 Arizona
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to local resources in your community throughout the state. Help is available in English and Spanish. Get connected, get answers, and get the help you need! Over 8500 local and statewide resources.
Phone: 211 within Arizona | 811-211-8661
Utility Assistance
Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (Wildfire)
Wildfire is a growing movement to end poverty. Beyond easing the effects of poverty, their efforts aim to ignite lasting change: to stop poverty before it starts.
Phone: 602-604-0640
St. Vincent de Paul
Rent and utility bill assistance are assessed by volunteers who work out of their community food pantries, The operator there will help you find a St. Vincent de Paul pantry closest to you.
Phone: 602-850-6948
City of Phoenix Family Service Centers
Each center provides a broad range of assistance with urgent needs including utility, eviction prevention, and/or move-in cost assistance.
*Must be a city of Phoenix resident
Phone: 620-534-2433 or 866-882-1778 (Calls only taken on Monday)
Maricopa County Human Services Department
Providing and coordinating essential support and services to vulnerable populations to enhance economic, educational, and social opportunities and strengthen communities.
Phone: 602-506-5911
211 Arizona
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to local resources in your community throughout the state. Help is available in English and Spanish. Get connected, get answers, and get the help you need! Over 8500 local and statewide resources.
Phone: 211 within Arizona | 811-211-8661
Care1st Avondale Resource & Housing Center (No Website)
Offers limited financial assistance if funds are available for utilities, mortgage, and rental assistance.
Phone: 623-333-2703
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has many neighborhood food pantries to provide nutrition and other necessary items for you or your family.
Phone: (602) 233-9272
SRP
Emergency Rental Assistance: Qualifying households may be eligible for additional aid through a recently announced federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. These ERA funds offer up to 15 months of assistance for past-due, current, and even future payments for rent, electric, water, gas, and other utility services
Phone: 602-236-3000
Operation Homefront - Critical Financial Assistance Program
Provides emergency financial assistance for food, rent, utility bills, auto repair, and essential home repairs for active-duty enlisted and veteran families in need.
Phone: 877-264-3968
DES - Emergency Utility Assistance
Utility-Only Assistance: Renters in ALL 15 Arizona counties interested in utility-only assistance may apply using Easy Apply in the online ERAP portal. This allows renters to apply for assistance without a joint application from their landlord.
Phone: 833-912-0878
APS
Programs that provide discounts to qualified limited-income customers, as well as programs to help customers to stay on top of their bills. You can also receive help through local agency partners across the state.
Phone: 602-371-7171 or 800-253-9405
City of Glendale Crisis Assistance Programs (CAP)
The Glendale Community Action Program administers the following financial assistance programs for people that are experiencing a temporary crisis resulting in a loss of income or increased expenses making it difficult to meet basic needs. Each program has multiple funding sources with various eligibility requirements.
Phone: 623-930-2854
Housing / Rent Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul
Rent and utility bill assistance are assessed by volunteers who work out of their community food pantries, The operator there will help you find a St. Vincent de Paul pantry closest to you.
Phone: 602-850-6948
City of Phoenix Family Service Centers
Each center provides a broad range of assistance with urgent needs including utility, eviction prevention, and/or move-in cost assistance.
*Must be a city of Phoenix resident
Phone: 620-534-2433 or 866-882-1778 (Calls only taken on Monday)
Maricopa County Human Services Department
Providing and coordinating essential support and services to vulnerable populations to enhance economic, educational, and social opportunities and strengthen communities.
Phone: 602-506-5911
Community Housing Partnership Phoenix (No Website)
Provides affordable housing options for families and individuals who are very low income or homeless.
Phone: 602-253-6905
211 Arizona
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to local resources in your community throughout the state. Help is available in English and Spanish. Get connected, get answers, and get the help you need! Over 8500 local and statewide resources.
Phone: 211 within Arizona | 811-211-8661
Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (Wildfire)
Wildfire is a growing movement to end poverty. Beyond easing the effects of poverty, their efforts aim to ignite lasting change: to stop poverty before it starts.
Phone: 602-604-0640
Care1st Avondale Resource & Housing Center (No Website)
Offers limited financial assistance if funds are available for utilities, mortgage, and rental assistance.
Phone: 623-333-2703
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has many neighborhood food pantries to provide nutrition and other necessary items for you or your family.
Phone: (602) 233-9272
Housing Authority of Maricopa County
Their mission is to improve the quality of life and strengthen communities by developing and sustaining affordable housing programs; and to become a leading housing authority by exemplifying best practices, offering innovative affordable housing programs, and expanding accessibility throughout Maricopa County.
Phone: 602-744-4500
HUD
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center.
Phone: 800-955-2232
Operation Homefront - Critical Financial Assistance Program
Provides emergency financial assistance for food, rent, utility bills, auto repair, and essential home repairs for active-duty enlisted and veteran families in need.
Phone: 877-264-3968
SRP
Emergency Rental Assistance: Qualifying households may be eligible for additional aid through a recently announced federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. These ERA funds offer up to 15 months of assistance for past-due, current, and even future payments for rent, electric, water, gas, and other utility services
Phone: 602-236-3000
City of Glendale Crisis Assistance Programs (CAP)
The Glendale Community Action Program administers the following financial assistance programs for people that are experiencing a temporary crisis resulting in a loss of income or increased expenses making it difficult to meet basic needs. Each program has multiple funding sources with various eligibility requirements.
Phone: 623-930-2854