Providing food and hope for a better tomorrow, stronger community
We know life can be tough. We can help.
One in five people within our community are food insecure and don’t know where their next meal will come from – or the one after that. Many have limited access to fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables and dairy and without reliable transportation, options are limited or unavailable. In our community where comfortable lifestyles appear to be the norm, there are individuals and families who could use a little help. Their stories are diverse, but the need is real. Won’t you help?
How Foothills Food Bank Became a Lifeline for Thousands
For nearly four decades, the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center has been a steady source of support for neighbors facing food insecurity. What began as a small volunteer-led effort has grown into a vital resource, reaching thousands of individuals and families each year. This video offers a brief look at the food bank’s history-honoring its roots, celebrating its growth, and highlighting the ongoing impact it has on the community.
Notes about our community, events and those we serve
Senior Resource Fair
Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00am – 1:00pm The Holland Center Carefree Highway & 60th Street Join us[...]
Come for the Workout, Stay for the Impact
Like to workout and need community service hours? Join our volunteer crew! Lift boxes and stack shelves while[...]
Beat the Heat- Save a Life
Foothills Food Bank is collecting bottled water through August 31, 2026 as part of our Community H2ooo[...]
Our Featured Partner
Every month, we highlight a business that supports us AND the community!
This month, we have partnered with:
English Rose Team Room
Dancing Together for a Stronger Community
Get ready for an evening of music, dancing, and community as your favorite local personalities step into the spotlight and dance their hearts out for a great cause. Watch the floor come alive in a spirited competition where one champion will be crowned, all while supporting four cherished local nonprofits. Every ticket helps strengthen the Carefree and Cave Creek community we all call home.
Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store is hosting a POP-UP Food Drive for Foothills Food Bank THIS WEEKEND - Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30!
Bring a food donation to Kiwanis Marketplace THIS weekend and you'll receive a special raffle ticket for Sunday's drawing. One lucky winner will take home a basket full of treasures featuring a $25 Kiwanis Marketplace gift card!
📍 6535 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek
📅 Saturday, August 29 | 9 AM–6 PM
📅 Sunday, August 30 | 10 AM–4 PM
Clean out the pantry, grab a few cans, and help stock the shelves for neighbors in our community. Every donation makes a difference.
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Our volunteers are TALENTED! This is Denise who is a beautiful ballroom dancer as well as an amazing volunteer here at Foothills Food Bank. She’s dancing to remind you to come experience Dancing with the Desert Stars on September 19th, which will benefit not only the Foothills Food Bank but also Holland Center Scully Learning Center Foothills Caring Corps ⭐️ Come out for hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and dancing with local Arizona stars. We have a link to purchase your tickets in our bio, we can’t wait to see you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Planning for the future is easier when you know where to turn. ❤️ Join us for the annual Community Senior Resource Fair, a FREE community event for seniors and the people who love them.
Explore resources and connect with local organizations offering support with Medicare, fraud prevention, in-home care, independent living, financial planning, staying active, caregiver support and more.
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 The Holland Center — Carefree Highway & 60th Street
Whether you're gathering information for yourself or helping someone you care for, you'll find practical resources and friendly faces ready to help.
Presented in partnership with @foothillscaringcorps, @thehollandcenter,@desert_foothills_ymca. ... See MoreSee Less
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This month, we’re celebrating a year of impact with Resource Director Angel George who is celebrating her first year with Foothills Food Bank!
Angel brings compassion, energy and a genuine desire to everything she does. She enjoys serving her community in a meaningful, hands-on way, and it’s clear she’s found the right place. She loves getting to know guests and working alongside a team that shares a strong sense of purpose.
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Boulder Creek High in Anthem is kicking off the 2026 football season by giving back to their community! You are invited to bring your nonperishable donations to the big kick-off Saturday night at the Anthem Community Park Amphitheater between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Let's tackle hunger together. GO JAGS. @bchsjaguarsfootball @anthemazcouncil Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce
41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎟️🥫Turn a few cans into a chance to win! 🥫🎟️
Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store is hosting a POP-UP Food Drive for Foothills Food Bank on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30!
Bring a food donation to Kiwanis Marketplace during the drive and you'll receive a special raffle ticket for Sunday's drawing. One lucky winner will take home a basket full of treasures featuring a $25 Kiwanis Marketplace gift card!
📍 6535 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek
📅 Saturday, August 29 | 9 AM–6 PM
📅 Sunday, August 30 | 10 AM–4 PM
Clean out the pantry, grab a few cans, and help stock the shelves for neighbors in our community. Every donation makes a difference. 💛
Thank you to Kiwanis Marketplace for turning a weekend of shopping into another way to support our neighbors! ... See MoreSee Less
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