Phoenix Rescue Mission began distributing Thanksgiving meal packages Monday, Nov. 9, at its Hope for Hunger Food Bank in Glendale, opening a 10-day assistance window for families facing food insecurity.
The nonprofit says its Thanksgiving for Every Family campaign runs through Friday, Nov. 20, at 5605 N. 55th Ave. Its stated goal is to provide holiday meals to 3,000 households across the Valley.
Each distribution package includes a frozen turkey, two bags of Thanksgiving groceries and an aluminum roasting pan. Phoenix Rescue Mission describes the groceries as the ingredients needed to prepare a holiday meal at home.
What families should know before visiting
The Hope for Hunger Food Bank lists its regular hours as 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The Thanksgiving campaign page identifies Nov. 9-20 as the distribution period but does not publish separate daily hours.
The campaign page also does not specify registration, identification or residency requirements, or whether daily quantities are limited. Families should call the food bank at 602-233-3000 before traveling to confirm current availability and any participation requirements.
- Location: Hope for Hunger Food Bank, 5605 N. 55th Ave., Glendale
- Distribution period: Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 20
- Listed food bank hours: 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday
- Phone: 602-233-3000
What is included
Phoenix Rescue Mission says the Thanksgiving package includes a turkey, two grocery bags and a roasting pan. The organization’s November newsletter says the broader campaign is working with churches, schools, businesses and residents to supply complete Thanksgiving meals to 3,000 local households.
The Glendale site is west of 51st Avenue and south of Bethany Home Road. Because the distribution lasts less than two weeks and supplies may change as families are served, calling ahead is the safest way to avoid an unnecessary trip.
Sources: Phoenix Rescue Mission campaign page, November campaign newsletter and Hope for Hunger contact information.
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