Avondale Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Avondale, Arizona that provide legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Arizona page.
Legal aid
| Community Legal Services | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | clsaz.org |
| Phone | 602-258-3434 |
| Address | 305 S. 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, apply by phone |
Community Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Maricopa County, which includes Avondale, including help with housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues. Apply by phone Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or online at AZLawHelp.org. Walk-ins are not accepted at the Phoenix office.1
Food
| Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank | Free food and essential support |
|---|---|
| Website | affcb.org |
| Phone | (623) 932-9135 |
| Address | 405 E Harrison Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
The Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank is a faith-based non-profit in Avondale that provides free food, showers and other essential support to families and individuals in the Southwest Valley. It has served the community since 1981. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.2
| The Salvation Army, Estrella Mountain Corps | Food pantry and community support |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | 623-932-0472 |
| Address | 11 N 3rd Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, general hours; call ahead for food pantry hours |
The Salvation Army Estrella Mountain Corps Community Center serves Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson. It runs a food pantry for local families in need. Call 623-932-0472 before visiting to confirm pantry hours and what to bring.3
Social services
| Avondale Community Action Program | Rent and utility help |
|---|---|
| Website | avondaleaz.gov |
| Phone | 623-333-2703 |
| Address | 995 E Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323 |
| Hours | CAP Lab Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM; services by appointment only |
The Avondale Community Action Program serves residents of Avondale, Goodyear and Litchfield Park. It gives limited, temporary help with rent, mortgage and utility bills for qualifying households facing a hardship, plus case management, referrals and home visits. Apply online through the Maricopa County Client Portal. Since March 18, 2026, services run by appointment only: after an application reaches the top of the queue, staff contact the applicant to schedule an appointment. The CAP Lab, for in-person help with an application, runs Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Funding is limited and not guaranteed.4
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Community Legal Services, Apply for Services and Office Locations . ↩
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Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank, Home . The clothing bank has had limited hours; the site’s news note says clothing donations are accepted Fridays only, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm what is available. ↩
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The Salvation Army, Estrella Mountain Corps Community Center . Phone, address and general hours are from the corps’ own page. The food pantry is listed in Salvation Army food pantry directories and the AmpleHarvest listing, last updated March 2023; the corps page itself does not state pantry hours. Call before visiting. ↩
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City of Avondale, Community Action Program (CAP) . The city’s own page gives the phone number and the service area but no street address. The address comes from the City of Avondale’s own RAVE guide, which lists the Avondale Resource Center at 995 E Riley Drive with the CAP phone number 623-333-2703. ↩
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