All locations of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona will be closed for food distribution and other services from Monday, December 25 – Monday, January 1.

“Traditionally we do not see a lot of people during this week. It is one of our lightest times of the year for food distribution,” said Malea Chavez, CEO of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

The Community Food Bank’s regular food distribution hours in Tucson are from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and then again on Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 3003 S. Country Club Rd. Calendars and hours for all locations can also be viewed online.

This year’s closure affects all resource centers of the Community Food Bank located in Tucson, Nogales, Amado, and Green Valley. In addition, the Caridad Community Kitchen, Las Milpitas Community Farm, and the Willcox  Distribution Center will also be closed.

“We want to allow our staff and volunteers some time to recharge, and enjoy their families,” Chavez added.

Partnering agencies that are supplying food can be found online, too. In Tucson, emergency food distribution will begin once again in 2024 on Tuesday, January 2 at 9 a.m. at the Country Club location.

“The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona was named Food Bank Member of the Year in 2018 by Feeding America — a network of 200 food banks nationwide. Founded in 1976, The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona provides food for people in need, advocacy, and nutrition education throughout Southern Arizona including Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, and Santa Cruz Counties.“

The Community Food Bank is located at 3003 S. Country Club Rd. For more information, visit communityfoodbank.org.

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