how you can give your family everything they need.
SNAP Benefits
SNAP or nutrition assistance benefits help individuals and families buy food they need. You can even grow your own food using SNAP benefits by buying seeds or plants. SNAP food benefits are loaded to your Quest Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. To see if you qualify for these benefits visit the following link.
FIND DES OFFICE SNAP ELIGIBILITY
Arizona WIC Program
The Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support services, supplemental nutritious foods and referrals to health and social services.
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Breastfeeding Hotline
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is here to support you on your breastfeeding journey. Get answers to your breastfeeding questions 24 hours a day by calling the Arizona Department of Health Services’ 24-Hour Breastfeeding Hotline at 1-800-833-4642.
Child Care
Nearly every ADHS licensed and DES certified child care provider participates in the Empower Program. The Empower Program supports healthy children by shaping healthy environments. Find a child care provider in your area.
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Double Up Food Bucks Arizona
The Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of your SNAP/EBT benefits spent at participating farmers markets and grocery stories, helping you bring home more healthy fruits and vegetables! For a list of markets near you, please visit the Double Up Food Bucks AZ website.
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Emergency Food
Many Arizona households struggle with food insecurity or not having enough food all of the time. If you aren’t sure where your next meal is coming from, you can find emergency food resources in your area to get through tough times.
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Farmers Market Nutrition Program
WIC families and seniors in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) have the opportunity to receive Farmers Market coupons with a total value of $30. The checks are for you to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs at a participating farmers market.
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Summer Food Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps kids and teens ages 0-18 get free meals at school and community sites while school is out for the summer. No applications or paperwork are needed!
Summer Food Service Program has ended for 2024 but will resume in late May of 2025. For assistance now, please contact the AZ Hunger Hotline at 602-528-3434 or 1-800-445-1914. For assistance now, please contact the AZ Hunger Hotline at 602-528-3434 or 1-800-445-1914.
Summer Food Locations Customizable Promotion MaterialsFind AZ Health Zone Programs in Your Area
Find programs working in your community. AZ Health Zone programs are designed with you and your community in mind. They offer resources and classes on nutrition and physical activity, gardening support, farmers markets, physical activity opportunities, and much more. Reach out to your local office for more information.
GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Food Policy Councils
A food policy council is a group of people who come together to improve food systems. Reach out to one of the Arizona local councils to meet like-minded people and get involved in building a healthier community.
TO EXPLORESchool Wellness Policies
AZ Health Zone’s local agencies work with Arizona schools and districts to improve school wellness policies. Learn more about how you can help make your school a healthier place.
TO EXPLOREChild Care Policies
The Empower Program helps ADHS- and DES-licensed child care providers promote nourishing food, happy mealtimes, and active play for children every day. Ask if your child’s provider participates in Empower and encourage them to participate and put best practices into their policies.
TO EXPLOREShared Use
Community partnerships with schools can create more places for families to be active. Learn more about shared-use agreements and connect with strategies to put into action.
TO EXPLOREGardens
Gardens provide fresh vegetables, a sense of community, and unique opportunities to be active outdoors.
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