activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Drive-through food bank distribution Essential Goods and Food Distribution EventsHosts drive-through food bank services on the second Saturday of each month at the main campus, distributing food including meat to families in need.
- Family Evening Meal program School-Based Meal ProgramsOperates the Family Evening Meal program at the NextPhase Family Dining Room, providing warm meals to families in need.
- Food recovery and delivery partnership with Panera Bread On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesReceives and distributes loaves of bread from Panera Bread every Tuesday to support food services at the main campus.
- Meal service and distribution through dining rooms and partner agencies On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesServed 2.5 million meals through four charity dining rooms and distribution to 36 community partner agencies.
- Medical and dental clinic services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvided 17,634 visits through medical and dental clinics and the center for family wellness.
- Operation of the Dream Center for children After-School Support Hubs for At-Risk YouthOperates the Dream Center, which provides children with a safe space to play and learn.
- Operation of thrift stores including Sunnyslope location Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates thrift stores, including the well-known Sunnyslope Thrift Store in north Phoenix, which generate funding and support for programs providing food, clothing, housing, and health services.
- Provision of food, clothing, shelter, and medical assistance Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides food, clothing, shelter, and medical care to individuals and families in need through daily operations, including food boxes, rent/mortgage assistance, and utility bill support via a network of volunteer-run food pantries.
- Rent and utility assistance program Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvided $8.2 million in rent and utility assistance to help individuals avoid eviction and homelessness.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Case management model case_management_modelUses individualized assessments and ongoing support to address the unique and evolving needs of families through personalized care planning.
- Community mobilization for food security community_mobilization_food_securityOrganizes statewide food drives that engage communities and volunteers to collect and distribute food at scale.
- Community-based service centers community-based service centersDelivers direct assistance through localized service centers across central Arizona to increase accessibility and strengthen community engagement.
- Dignity-centered service dignity-centered_serviceProvides support in a homelike, respectful environment that affirms the dignity and individuality of each person served.
- Engagement of lived experience lived_experience_engagementInvolves individuals with direct experience of poverty in service delivery and outreach, using their stories to inspire resilience and community giving.
- Financial stewardship financial_stewardshipMaximizes the impact of every dollar by operating efficiently and transparently to ensure the greatest possible community benefit.
- Holistic support model holistic_support_modelCombines material assistance like meals with access to supportive services, referrals, and personal relationships to address root causes of poverty.
- Housing First prevention housing_first_preventionPrioritizes preventing homelessness through early intervention, aiming to prevent displacement for 12 individuals for every one person rehoused.
- Relational service model relational service modelEmphasizes personal connections between volunteers and guests to foster dignity, belonging, and community through compassionate, face-to-face service delivery.
- Self-sustaining retail model self-sustaining retail modelOperates thrift stores to generate revenue that funds charitable programs, creating a sustainable funding stream for food, clothing, housing, and health services.
named programs · 15
what they call their work
Dining Rooms
Provides meals and access to supportive programs and referrals to community resources.
Dream Center
Safe space for children to play, learn, and receive tutoring and developmental support
Exiting Homelessness
Program focused on helping individuals transition out of homelessness.
Family Support Services
Case management and wraparound support for families in crisis, including referrals to housing, food, and community resources
Feeding Our Neighbors Together
Statewide food drive initiative addressing food insecurity across Arizona through dining rooms and community partner agencies
Feeding Our Neighbors Together initiative
A statewide food drive to address food insecurity throughout Arizona.
Food Bank & Community Pantries
Distributes food boxes through a network of volunteer-run food pantries.
Housing 2025
Initiative to prevent homelessness and rehouse individuals, aiming to prevent homelessness for 12 people for every one person rehoused
Housing 2025 initiative
Aims to prevent homelessness and rehouse individuals experiencing homelessness.
Medical and Dental Clinic
Provides medical and dental care to low-income individuals and families
Medical and Dental Clinic, and Center for Family Wellness
Provides medical and dental care services.
NextPhase Family Dining Room
Provides regular meals and food boxes to food-insecure families, including weekly dining and drive-through food bank services
Shelter and Transitional Housing
Provides shelter and transitional housing services to stabilize residents and help them find permanent housing.
Thrift Stores
Generates jobs, funding, and support for programs through the sale of donated household items.
Urban Farms
Local urban farming initiative contributing to food distribution efforts
relationships · 6
who they work with
- 2-1-1 Arizona Partner — Partner agency providing additional service referrals.
- 36 community partner agencies Partner — Receives food distribution support from St. Vincent de Paul
- Google Partner — Uses Google Maps to host and display the Food Pantry Map for public access.
- Independent evaluators Government — Provide oversight for program performance and financial integrity.
- Juana Montes Partner — Case manager with SVdP’s Family Support Services who provides individualized support to families in need.
- Panera Bread Partner — Provides bread donations collected by volunteers for distribution by St. Vincent de Paul.