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Scottsdale Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Scottsdale, Arizona that provide 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
HoursMonday 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, 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

Arizona Legal CenterFree legal consultations; low-cost representation in some cases
Websitearizonalegalcenter.org 
Phone480-531-7874
AddressBeus Center for Law and Society, 111 E. Taylor St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Arizona Legal Center, run by Arizona State University, gives free legal consultations on civil matters including family law, landlord and tenant disputes, employment issues and veterans issues. Consultations are by phone. In some cases the center offers limited-scope representation for a fee, starting at $100, with a retainer paid up front. The center does not take on full representation in most cases.2

Food

Vista del Camino Food BankEmergency food boxes
Websitescottsdalecommunitypartners.org 
Phone480-312-2323
Address7700 E. Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; call for an appointment

The Vista del Camino Food Bank gives food boxes and homeless food bags to Scottsdale residents. Residents meet with City social workers, and each household can receive a food box once a month. The food bank gives out toiletries and specialty items for infants, small children and elderly residents. Call 480-312-2323 to make an appointment.3

Foothills Food Bank and Resource CenterEmergency food and referrals
Websitefoothillsfoodbank.com 
Phone(480) 488-1145
Address4250 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM by reservation; limited walk-ins 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center gives an emergency supply of food, referral information and financial assistance to families in crisis in the foothills area, including North Scottsdale. Book a food-sharing reservation by phone at (480) 943-1462. The food bank moved to its new campus on Carefree Highway in 2025; older listings still show its former address on Hidden Valley Drive.4

Social services

Vista del Camino Community CenterRent and utility assistance and case management
Websitescottsdaleaz.gov 
Phone480-312-2323
Address7700 E. Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Vista del Camino Community Center is the City of Scottsdale human services center. Social workers assess each resident’s needs and connect them with help, including rent and utility assistance, one-time help with prescriptions or medical supplies, and the on-site food bank. Apply online through the Maricopa County client portal or call 480-312-2323.5

Scottsdale Family Resource CenterDiapers, formula, car seats and parenting help
Websitescottsdaleaz.gov 
Phone480-312-0038
Address6535 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
HoursMonday, Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

The Scottsdale Family Resource Center at the Paiute Neighborhood Center gives free car seats, emergency diapers, wipes, formula and baby food to Scottsdale families, while supplies last. It gives parenting resources, referrals and early childhood programs for parents and caregivers of young children. Call 480-312-0038 to make an appointment.6

Sources & notes

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

Footnotes

  1. Community Legal Services, CLS Office Locations . ↩

  2. Arizona Legal Center, How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Arizona? . The phone number here is the one shown on the center’s own pages. ASU sources list a different number, 480-727-0127: ASU News, Arizona Legal Center steps up in time of crisis . The street address comes from the Beus Center site, not the center’s own site: Beus Center for Law and Society, Directions and parking . ↩

  3. Scottsdale Community Partners, Vista del Camino Food Bank ; City of Scottsdale, Vista del Camino Community Center . The hours here are the center hours on the city page. The Scottsdale Community Partners FAQ gives 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the assistance line: Scottsdale Community Partners, FAQs . ↩

  4. Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, Home page . The North Scottsdale service area comes from a pantry listing, not the food bank’s own site: Food-Banks.org, Foothills Food Bank . ↩

  5. City of Scottsdale, Vista del Camino Community Center ; City of Scottsdale, Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance . ↩

  6. City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Family Resource Center Services . ↩

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