We’re on a mission to nourish minds and bodies so that neighbors in need experience a brighter future.
Since 1966, we’ve been helping vulnerable populations meet life’s most pressing needs for food, safety and shelter. People struggling with hunger, poverty and homelessness turn to AZCEND for a lifeline of essential programs and resources. 2026 marks 60 years of changing lives throughout Chandler, Gilbert and East Valley communities.
Last year, more than 17,000 food boxes were distributed at AZCEND providing more than one million meals so that no one in our community goes hungry. Yet food is just the beginning.
More than a meal
We help neighbors in need discover what’s possible so that they experience a brighter future than they may have imagined.
- Safe, emergency shelter gives people experiencing homelessness the stability they need to get back on their feet
- Rent and utilities assistance keeps families together in their homes
- Early childhood literacy prepares little ones to succeed in kindergarten and beyond
- Nourishing meals, friendship and activities help seniors combat loneliness and isolation
- Heat relief and respite keep people safe, nourished and hydrated during the hottest months of the year.
This powerful intervention of food and essential resources makes all the difference to neighbors in need. Hear what Chloe, Kathy and Wayne experienced at AZCEND.