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Chandler Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Chandler, Arizona that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Arizona page.

Community Legal ServicesFree civil legal assistance
Websiteclsaz.org 
Phone602-258-3434
Address305 S. 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Community Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Arizona, including help with housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues.1

Food

Matthew’s Crossing Food BankEmergency food boxes
Websitematthewscrossing.org 
Phone480-857-2296
Address1368 N. Arizona Ave, Unit 112, Chandler, AZ 85225
HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Matthew’s Crossing hands out emergency food boxes Monday through Friday. It runs weekend backpacks for students and food closets on school campuses, with homebound delivery for neighbors who cannot come to the food bank.2

AZCENDFood bank
Websiteazcend.org 
Phone480-963-1423
Address345 S. California St, Chandler, AZ 85225
HoursMonday, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; every third Saturday from 9:00 AM

AZCEND hands out emergency food boxes tailored to family size and special dietary needs, with supplemental boxes of fresh food every Friday morning. It serves people living in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek and nearby communities, and serves a first-time visitor from outside those cities with a referral to the food bank in their area.3

Social services

AZCEND Community Action ProgramRent and utility assistance
Websiteazcend.org 
Phone480-963-1423, extension 126
Address345 S. California St, Chandler, AZ 85225
HoursMonday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Tuesday until 6:00 PM

AZCEND’s Community Action Program helps residents of Chandler, Sun Lakes and Queen Creek pay rent, utilities and mortgage bills during a financial hardship. It offers case management, financial education and free tax preparation beside direct financial help.4

The Salvation Army Chandler Corps Community CenterEmergency financial assistance and food
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org 
Phone480-963-2041
Address85 E. Saragosa Street, Chandler, AZ 85225

The Salvation Army Chandler Corps Community Center offers emergency financial assistance and food and nutrition programs, with family services, youth programs and seasonal help.5

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Community Legal Services, Home page . ↩

  2. Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, Home page . ↩

  3. AZCEND, Food Bank . ↩

  4. AZCEND, Rent & Utilities | Chandler . ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Chandler, Arizona . ↩

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