Peoria Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal aid

Community Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal help to low-income people in Maricopa County, 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. At the Peoria Resource Center, apply in person on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. First come, first served.¹

Administer Justice runs a Gospel Justice Center at Vineyard Church North Phoenix, on Peoria Avenue in Glendale, a short drive from Peoria. A 45-minute session with an attorney costs a one-time $30 copay per case, with no added charge for follow-up on the same case. The attorney gives legal advice and a next-steps plan for issues including landlord and tenant disputes, debt, divorce, custody, immigration and criminal records, but does not represent clients in court. Walk-ins are welcome, and Spanish appointments are available. Book through the booking link on the center page or by phone.²

Food

Kikstart provides needy families in the community with boxes of food. Participants may receive a food box every two weeks, with added help if a food box is not enough for their needs. Food boxes are distributed by appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment.³

Community Hope Centers offers free groceries and utility assistance at its Westside location every Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Doors open at 9:00 AM. Visitors can use the clothes closet, which offers adult and children items and shoes. Call before you go to confirm the hours.⁴

Social services

The Peoria Community Action Program (CAP) office provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance for Peoria and Youngtown residents. The office prioritizes applications by eviction and shut-off notices first, because call volume and requests for assistance are high. Contact the office by phone or email to walk through the application process.⁵

The Peoria Resource Center, inside the William L. Patena Community Center, connects residents with support services and non-profit organizations. The center provides information and referrals for financial, health care, child development and nutrition services, with workshops, classes and a resource request form. Community Legal Services and the Community Action Program both meet residents at this address.⁶