AZCEND

We Change Lives
We're on a mission to nourish minds and bodies so that neighbors in need experience a brighter future.

Since 1966, we've been helping vulnerable populations meet life's most pressing needs. People struggling with hunger, poverty and homelessness count on us for a lifeline of essential resources. Last year, more than 1.2 pounds of food was distributed at AZCEND providing more than one million meals. Yet food is just the beginning.

More Than a Meal
We help neighbors in need discover what's possible so that they experience a brighter future than they may have imagined.

-Safe, emergency shelter gives people experiencing homelessness the stability they need to get back on their feet
-Rent and utilities assistance keeps families together in their homes
-Early childhood literacy prepares little ones to succeed in kindergarten and beyond
-Nourishing meals, friendship and activities for seniors combat loneliness and isolation

-Heat relief and respite keep people safe, nourished and hydrated during the hottest months of the year