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- Emergency foods
- Caridad Community Kitchen
- Nutrition Education

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Our Programs and Services

From emergency food assistance and community gardens to a culinary training program and a farmers' market: our programs and services are feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.

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How We Help - Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

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Meals and food services, especially for individuals experiencing homelessness. Because services change frequently, please contact the providers for the most current information.

City of Tucson Resource Line
Phone: (520) 791-2540

The resource line is for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness to get connected to resources for medical, mental health, meals, outreach, and other resources offered in our community.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
The Department of Economic Security (DES) Family Assistance Administration provides language assistance free of charge to those with limited English proficiency when assistance is needed for Nutrition Assistance, Cash Assistance and some Medical Assistance programs. Please contact your DES office or call 1-855-432-7587 for program assistance provided in your preferred language.
2-1-1 Food, Clothing & Bills - Pima County
This online directory lists places that either offer or accept congregate meals, food boxes, food co-ops, food stamps, meals delivered, meals served, and WIC.
Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens (homelessshelterdirectory.org)
A list of Emergency Food Programs provided through food pantries and soup kitchens in Tucson, Arizona and surrounding cities.
Food Banks and Food Boxes:
Community Food Bank
3003 N. Country Club Rd.
520-622-0525
More Locations
Community Food Bank provides emergency food boxes through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a federal program that supplements the diets of low-income individuals and families.

Primavera Homeless Intervention and Prevention
702 S. 6 th Ave.
520-623-5111
Primavera HIP provides food boxes distributed through the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona once a month to individuals and families, as well as occasional donated food items, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Eligibility: Provide your name, photo ID, some basic demographic information, and proof of residence.

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 12:30PM, no appointment needed
Interfaith Community Services

Main office: On the grounds of Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2820 W. Ina Road
520-297-6049
info@icstucson.org
Food Bank Hours: Mon - Sat: 8:00AM - 11:00AM | Tue: 5:00PM - 6:30PM

Eastside office:Located at New Spirit Lutheran Church, 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail
520-297-6049
Hours: Tue & Thu: 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Southside office:Located at the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, 101 W Irvington Rd, Unit 2A
520-297-6049
Hours: Tue & Thu: 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Gospel Rescue Mission - Food Box
4550 S Palo Verde Road
520-740-1501
Community Ministries is a place where Tucson-area residents in need can go for help 'making ends meet.' They connect families and individuals with community resources specific to their situation, and they offer various services and programs. It's best to call, since the website doesn't detail their food distribution services.

Campus Pantry - For University of Arizona students and staff
Check online for hours and distribution events. The goal of the UA Campus Pantry is to reduce food insecurity in our Wildcat Community.

Sonora Room, 1st floor of the SUMC

Hours: Tue 2:00 - 6:00PM, Wed/Fri 11:00AM - 3:00 PM
Cold Meals:
338 W. University Blvd

520-623-6773

Hours: Sun 3:00 - 4:00PM
Life in Christ Community Church
102 E. Palmdale St.

520-746-0254

Hours: Tue & Thu 5:00 - 6:00PM, Sun 8:00 - 8:45AM
Saguaro Christian Church
8302 E. Broadway Blvd.

520-296-5901

Hours: Wed 5:00 - 6:30PM
Snack Packs: Grace St. Paul Joseph's Pantry
2331 E Adams St

520-327-6857

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM -12:00PM
Sharon SDA Church
955 N 10th Ave

520-261-1881

Hours: Tue & Thu 11:00AM - 12:00PM (closed the first Tuesday of every month)
Hot Meals: Z Mansion - Workship Project
288 N Church Ave

520-907-9057

Hours: Sun 10:00 -10:30AM (hot meal), Thu 10:00 -10:30AM (cold meal)
Northminster Presbyterian Church
2450 E. Ft. Lowell

520-327-7121

Hours: Mon 5:00 - 6:00PM (closed federal holidays)
Living Faith Christian Church
4108 E. North St.

520-722-2217

Hours: Thu 3:30 - 5:30PM (closed federal holidays)

Casa Maria Soup Kitchen
352 E. 25th Street

520-624-0312

Hours: Every day 8:30 - 11:30AM, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Southside Presbyterian Church
317 W 23rd St

520-623-6857

Hours: Mon & Fri 7:30 - 9:00AM
Tucson Food Share
2500 N. Stone Ave.

520-222-9242

Hours: Mon & Thu 6:00 - 8:00PM, Sat 8:00 - 10:00AM
Lot on 22nd
4431 E 22nd St

520-331-4209

Hours: Thu & Sun 4:30 - 6:30PM
Friendship Ministry Baptist Church
850 N 11th Ave

520-622-2690

Hours: 2 nd& 4 th Sat at 11AM
Soup Patrol (Multiple Locations)
Serving November - March with hot soup & hot cocoa available

Caridad Community Kitchen, 845 N. Main Ave (along 2ndstreet), every day at 6:10PM

Z Mansion, 288 N. Church (serving in Ash Alley, behind their building), every day at 6:35PM

Santa Cruz Church, 1220 6thAve (parking lot), every day at 7PM

Closed December 24 th & 25 th

Find the information you need by calling the library's Infoline at 520-791-4010 or by sending your question to Ask a Librarian.

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Food Pantries, Meal Sites, and Emergency Grocery Services in Pima County

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Meals and food services, especially for individuals experiencing homelessness. Because services change frequently, please contact the providers for the most current information. City of Tucson Resource Line Phone: (520) 791-2540 The resource line is for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness to get connected to resources for medical, mental health, meals, outreach, and other resources offered in our community.

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Ride. Walk. Run.

Connects parks across Tucson. Some of these parks may have outdoor fitness equipment.

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In a seemingly accidental win/win situation, inspiration struck and these paths were expanded to create a massive network of paths making for one continuous stretch that in March 2018 was completed with 131 miles. The system connects the communities of Tucson, Oro Valley, South Tucson, and Marana.

Besides the fact that it's awesome to have a bunch of trails to ride without the drama of dealing with cars, there's also a community aspect to the Loop. The Loop connects parks, BMX tracks, farmer's markets and the city as a whole.

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Loving the Loop | El Tour Loop de Loop | Visit Tucson

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The resource line is for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness to get connected to resources for medical, mental health, meals, outreach, and other resources offered in our community.

Alcoholics Anonymous , opens a new window

(520) 624-4183
24/7

Connects callers to AA meeting information. Free.

Arizona’s Children Association, opens a new window

3716 E. Columbia St.
(520) 622-7611
(520) 327-7122 ext. 1965
M-Th 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
F 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Provides behavioral health services including counseling, case management, intake assessment and skills training for children and families. ACA’s Las Familias Program specializes in services for children and adults who have experienced sexual trauma. Accepts AHCCCS.

Banner University Medical Center , opens a new window Behavioral Health Clinic

2800 E. Ajo Way

South Campus: (520) 874-2000 or (520) 874-7500

Tucson Campus: (520) 694-0111

For children/adolescents: (520) 874-2783

M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Provides psychological and psychiatric evaluations, therapies, medication management and crisis intervention for children, adolescents and adults.

Accepts AHCCCS. 30% self-pay discount.

Connections Health Solutions Crisis Response Center, opens a new window

2802 E. District St.

(520) 301-2400

24/7

Psychiatric emergency room. Provides mental health and some substance abuse services and/or referrals, including psychiatric evaluation, short-term stabilization and observation of someone in crisis. Accepts AHCCCS.

Casa de los Niños Behavioral Health Services , opens a new window

140 N. Tucson Blvd.

(520) 881-1292

M-F 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Provides behavioral and mental health services including medical treatment, therapy, and specialty groups for children, teens and adults. Accepts AHCCCS.

CODAC Behavioral and Mental Health Services of Pima County , opens a new window

(520) 327-4505

Locations and Contact , opens a new window

Provides mental and physical health care including treatment, therapy and referrals.

Accepts AHCCCS.

CODAC Substance Use Disorder Referrals Line, opens a new window

380 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.

(520) 202-1786

24/7

Provides treatment, including psychiatric care, physical care and a methadone clinic, for people in recovery from opioids. Accepts AHCCCS.

Community Bridges, opens a new window

250 S. Toole

(520) 323-1312 or (520) 617-5500

24/7

Provides detox services, including medical and psychiatric care, for people dealing with substance abuse. Accepts AHCCCS.

Community Wide Crisis Line

(520) 622-6000 or
(866) 495-6735
TDD/TTY: (877) 613-2076

24/7

Crisis line for people experiencing severe mental illness, emotional distress or substance abuse. Staff can provide resources by phone or send a Crisis Mobile Team of mental health professionals to meet onsite in order to provide resources/support or take the person to a Crisis Response Center for further evaluation. If person refuses treatment, staff can assist caller with petitioning for involuntary commitment. Has interpreters for Spanish and many other languages. Free.

COPE Community Services , opens a new window

Throughout Tucson

(520) 792-3293

M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Provides medical and behavioral health care for youth and adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Accepts AHCCCS.

COPE Community Services M ethadone Clinic, opens a new window

5401 E. 5th St.

(520) 879-6680

5840 N. La Cholla

(520) 498-3900

Locations and Hours, opens a new window

Provides substance abuse treatment, including walk-in methadone clinics, for people in need of immediate treatment. Accepts AHCCCS.

Crisis Text Line, opens a new window

Text TALK to 741741

24/7

Connects people in crisis with trained crisis counselors by text. Can provide referrals to mental health organizations. Free (texting plan limits apply).

HOPE, Inc. Therapy Services, opens a new window

4067 E. Grant Rd.

(520) 770-1197 (main line)

(520) 338-5587 (ask for Lily)

M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Provides behavioral health services including therapy, counseling and peer support for people experiencing mental illness or substance use disorders. In some circumstances, staff can come on-site for assessment, service provision and referrals. Accepts AHCCCS.

HOPE, Inc. Warm Lines  , opens a new window

For adults and youths: (520) 770-9909 or (844) 733-9912

Every day, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

For Native American tribal members only: (855) 728-8630

Every day, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Provides peer support operators to talk about mental health or substance abuse challenges and provide referrals for community mental health resources. Also provides specialized peer support and referrals for youths ages 13-17. Free.

La Frontera Center Arizona , opens a new window

Throughout Tucson

(520) 838-3804
M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Contact and obtain services, opens a new window

Provides outpatient and residential behavioral health treatment for people with mental illness or substance abuse disorders. Can do crisis intake assessment by phone. Accepts AHCCCS.

LGBT National Hotline, opens a new window | (888) 843-4564 | Provides confidential peer support, information and resources for LGBTQUIA people. Free.

Mental Illness and Neuropsychiatric Disorder (MIND) Clinic

UACOM-Tucson CUP Clinics
1501 N. Campbell Ave, Room 2304, Tucson, AZ 85724-5413
(520) 428-4834

The MIND Clinic is an outpatient psychiatric clinic for uninsured people in Tucson. The clinic is run by medical students and board-certified volunteer psychiatrists.​

Provides psychiatric assessment and medication management for adults and children with anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, or any other mental illness. Does not provide addiction or substance abuse treatment. Does provide individual therapy services for children.​

Physician visits are free, and using low cost medications whenever possible.

MHC Healthcare, opens a new window
(Marana Health Center)

Crisis Support, opens a new window

Behavioral Health and Crisis Line (Open: 8:00 a.m. – Midnight)
(520) 622-6000

Emergency Talk Line
(Open 24/7):
1-800-273-8255

Warm Line:
(Open 8:00 a.m. – Midnight) (520) 770-9909

MHC Healthcare Locations

Provides behavioral health treatment including evaluations, medication management, substance abuse therapy, trauma services and case management. Accepts AHCCCS.

NAMI Southern Arizona, opens a new window

6122 E. 22nd St.

(520) 622-5582

M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Offers support groups and educational programs for people diagnosed with mental illness and their families. Free.

Narcotics Anonymous, opens a new window

(520) 881-8381

Usually 24/7

Connects callers to NA meeting information. Free.

National Runaway Safeline, opens a new window

(800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)

24/7

Offers confidential crisis services to youth and families. Staff can develop a plan of action and refer caller to local resources. Free.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline , opens a new window

(800) 273-8255

24/7

Provides confidential support, resources and referrals for those in suicidal distress. Also provides resources and referrals for those supporting the person in distress. Free.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health, opens a new window

2695 N. Craycroft Rd.

(520) 322-2888

24/7 (inpatient)

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (outpatient)

Provides inpatient and outpatient services for people with mental health or substance abuse disorders. Accepts AHCCCS.

Pathways of Arizona, opens a new window

(520) 748-7108

M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m

Provides behavioral health services for children, adults and families including home-based counseling, substance abuse groups, crisis intervention and prevention services.

Pima Helpline, opens a new window | 24/7 Hotlines or Crisis Lines, opens a new window | Provides lists of mental health and substance abuse treatment providers in Pima County. Free.

St. Joseph’s Hospital O'Rielly Care Center, opens a new window

350 N. Wilmot Rd.

(520) 873-3748

Immediate psychiatric care for adults age 18 years and older who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and are in need of stabilization. Additional services offered include detoxification and medication management. Admission is voluntary. Accepts AHCCCS.

Sonora Behavioral Health, opens a new window

6050 N. Corona Rd.

(520) 214-0211

24/7

Psychiatric hospital for people experiencing psychoses or expressing suicidal or homicidal thoughts. Provides an intensive outpatient program and inpatient hospitalization for short-term crisis stabilization. Accepts AHCCCS.

Southern AZ Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) , opens a new window

(520) 327-7273 or (800) 400-1001

24/7

Offers crisis assistance, therapy referrals, advocacy, court assistance and other support services for people who have suffered sexual assault or harassment. Free.

Teen Lifeline, opens a new window | 602-248-8336 | Arizona’s only teen-to-teen crisis hotline.

Trans Lifeline, opens a new window

(877) 565-8860

10 a.m. – 4 a.m. ET

Crisis hotline providing peer support and resources for people who are transgender or questioning. Free.

Trevor Project Lifeline, opens a new window

(866) 488-7386 or text TREVOR to (202) 304-1200

24/7

Crisis hotline providing intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. Free (but for text line, texting plan limits apply).

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, U.S. Veterans Affairs, opens a new window

3602 S. Sixth Ave.
(520) 792-1450
Mental health: (520) 629-4884

M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. but can speak with operator in off hours

Provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for veterans with mental health and substance abuse issues. Free.

Veterans’ Crisis Line, opens a new window

(800) 273-8255

24/7

Provides veterans in distress or suicidal crisis with crisis intervention, information, support and resources. Free.

Veteran Resource Line , opens a new window

1 (866) 4AZ-VETS (429-8387)

M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Connects military service members with information, support and resources including mental health services. Free.

2-1-1 Arizona, Crisis Response Network , opens a new window

2-1-1, Ext. 9

(877) 211-8661

(866) 495-6735

24/7

Provides information and referral services for mental health care, counseling and other services. They can send a mobile team for assessment if the person is suicidal, homicidal or in a mental health crisis. Free.

Find the information you need by calling the library's Infoline at 520-791-4010 or by sending your question to Ask a Librarian.

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improve reading, writing and math skills

engage more fully with their communities

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ELAA helps students learn and improve their English. Students come from more than 70 countries and have educational levels that vary from college graduates to those who do not read and write in their native language.

Reach Out and Read is a national evidence-based program that promotes early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms by giving new, developmentally, and culturally appropriate books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.

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Partnering with Title I schools to support their students in developing healthy relationships with books and reading

Selecting and training volunteers to provide one-to-one reading coaching for students in kindergarten – 2nd grade

Emphasizing reading as a positive experience in a non-judgmental environment

Increasing students’ confidence and skills through our student-centered, strengths-based approach to literacy

Providing free books to students based on their individual interests to encourage independent reading

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The Immigrant Student Resource Center office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. This includes virtual and in-person hours. For up-to-date information and resources about COVID-19, please visit the UArizona COVID-19 page.

About Us

The Immigrant Student Resource Center (ISRC) helps recruit & retain students at the University of Arizona from immigrant & refugee backgrounds.

Our mission:
We provide academic, career, scholarship, & social support to currently enrolled students, including students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) work permits, undocumented status, students with mixed-immigration status families, and students from refugee backgrounds. We train university staff, faculty, & administrators how to work more effectively with students from immigrant and refugee backgrounds.

Our connection:
We are funded by a grant provided by the UA Student Services Fees and part of the Office of Multicultural Engagement.

Download our app *Note: Our "app" was created on Google Slides. Once you open the link, save the webpage to your home screen on your phone or tablet. Treat it like an app. Check it out when you need support.

Our Impact

The successes of the ISRC are a direct result of the brilliance, work and creativity of student leaders who are primary womxn of color from various immigrant backgrounds. Learn about our accomplishments and work through our annual grant reports submitted to the UA Student Services Fee Board.

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2-1-1 Arizona provides information and referral for all types of resources (i.e food, housing, health services, veterans, etc). Includes resources for all Arizona counties.

Functions 24/7 all year round.

Languages include English and Spanish with the possibility of other languages being available through real-time interpreter services.

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The Tucson area has long been the traditional site for Indian settlements. From the Archaic and Hohokam Indians, to the Tohono O'odham and Yaqui, the waters of the Santa Cruz River and the surrounding fertile land attracted desert dwelling tribes.

Shortly after World War II, local Indians felt there was a need for an organization of their own to provide services
for health, housing, education, counseling, and recreation. To pursue this goal a Native American Club was organized in 1957. In 1963, the Club became incorporated as the American Indian Association, doing business as the Tucson Indian Center.

For decades, the Center has offered youth and elderly programs,
job services, adult and youth education programs, cultural activities, and emergency assistance.

I. Core Values Statement

Integrity: the state, quality or condition of being honest, ethical, and entirely whole
Accountability: the state, quality or condition of being answerable, explainable, and credible
Cultural Identity: behavior, beliefs and all other aspects that are characteristic of the Indian community
Family & Community: group of persons sharing common heritage and interests

II. Vision Statement

Tucson Indian Center envisions an empowered, educated, prosperous, healthy, unified and politically engaged urban American Indian community that preserves and strengthens our cultures.

III. Mission Statement

The mission of the Tucson Indian Center is to lead, serve, empower and advocate for the Tucson urban American Indian Community and others, by providing culturally appropriate wellness and social services.

IV. Strategic Goals

1. Increase the Center's visibility and influence.
2. Increase and diversify the Center's revenue and assets.
3. Maintain and expand the Center's programs and services.
4. Implement plan of action for Center's building and land base.

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About us Tucson Indian Center History The Tucson area has long been the traditional site for Indian settlements. From the Archaic and Hohokam Indians, to the Tohono O'odham and Yaqui, the waters of the Santa Cruz River and the surrounding fertile land attracted desert dwelling tribes.

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Pima County has a higher percentage
of persons living below the Federal Poverty Level (18.52%) than the state (17.15%).

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Tucson is considered the 33rd largest city in the US.

It has an estimated population of 545,975.

It is located in Pima County in southern Arizona.

Its geography is diverse. It includes deserts, hills, canyons and pine-topped peaks.

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Find answers to some of the frequently asked questions about visiting Tucson.

Considering a trip to Tucson but have some questions? Look no further. Whether you're wondering about the geography or history of the region or if you're unsure about what to pack for your upcoming trip, Visit Tucson has you covered.

What's Tucson's landscape like?

The city of Tucson is 2,389 feet above sea level and covers nearly 500 square miles. The landscape is varied and includes flowering desert, rolling hills, winding dry riverbeds, rugged canyons and pine-topped peaks, all beneath a clear, blue sky. Scenery on the 90-minute drive from downtown Tucson to the top of the highest mountain peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Mt. Lemmon, is like what you'd see on a trip from Mexico to Canada.

Sentinel Peak (also called "A" Mountain) is on the western fringe of the downtown historic district. The base of this peak is the site of a major archaeological dig for remnants of Tucson's earliest settlement, about 4,000 years ago.

How many mountain ranges does Tucson have?

Tucson's spectacular skyline features our five mountain ranges, all of which contain fantastic hiking and mountain biking for all experience levels. Tucson is also a Gateway Community to the 800-mile Arizona Trail.

* The sun rises over the Rincon Mountains on the east side

* Our legendary sunsets silhouette the Tucson Mountains on the west

* Flanking the north and northeast are the prominent Santa Catalina Mountains

* Rising to the south and southeast are the Santa Rita Mountains

* The Tortolita Mountains shelter the northwest

Arizona is in the Southwest area of the United States between California and New Mexico. Tucson is an hour's drive from the Mexico border and less than two hours from Phoenix.

How big is Tucson?

Tuscon is the 33rd largest city in the United States and the 52nd largest metropolitan area with an estimated population of 545,975.

What does Tucson have to offer for bike enthusiasts?

Cyclists, mountain bikers, and anyone who loves to ride their bike will experience bliss here. In addition to five surrounding mountain ranges with countless trails, and an ascent from Tucson to Mt. Lemmon that draws Olympic-caliber cyclists, especially in winter, Tucson also has The Loop. The Loop is more than 130 miles of paved, car-free multi-use path encircling the city and ... along with Tugo Bike Share ... makes for endless exploration of our stunning natural surroundings! For more on how to Ride Tucson.

How should I pack for a visit to Tucson?

No Code: We love casual cool, but you might want to pack a fancier outfit or two for upscale dining adventures or excursions at museums and galleries. Most of the time, you'll be quite comfortable in the non-summer months in light pants and a shirt of some kind. A hat is a very good idea year-round.

Fall/Winter/Spring: Layers are advisable, as there can be a wide gulf between daytime highs and overnight lows. (You might feel all four seasons in a single February day here.) Winter may require something a bit heavier after dark. And if you want to strut your Western wear, that's okay, too!

Summer: The daytime highs consistently rise over 100 degrees F (32C). We suggest breathable long-sleeved clothing, along with hats, sunglasses, and sunblock. In general, limit outdoor activities that time of year to very early (before 7 a.m.), or after sundown (around 8 p.m.).

Always Carry Water: This is the Sonoran Desert, with Tucson sitting at an altitude of 2,643 feet (806m) above sea level. It may require a bit of an adjustment depending on where you're coming from.

Is it always sunny in Tucson?

Tucson, with more than 340 days of sunshine a year, is primarily a dry climate, thanks to our location in the middle of the desert. Our monsoon rainy season stretches from mid-July through mid-September, producing epic thunderstorms and microbursts. Most of the year we've got plenty of sunshine and opportunities to explore the desert or hang out by the pool.

Average Tucson high and low temperatures by month, plus rainfall and more.

I read that Tucson is a 'City of Gastronomy'. What does this mean?

It's true! In December of 2015, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) named Tucson as the first city to be named a City of Gastronomy in the United States. Much more than a nod to our spectacular Mexican cuisine, it's a comprehensive award that encompasses "our region's rich agricultural heritage, thriving food traditions, and culinary distinctiveness."

What about the famous Mexican food here?

It's a serious pursuit, with award-winning chefs that draw other chefs and foodies from around the world to study our borderlands food scene. You've probably got a favorite Mexican spot wherever you're coming from, but after you taste some of the terrific locally-owned eateries along The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food, with our unique flavors and region-specific dishes ... you'll want more.

I'm dropping in for the Gem Show... can you tell me about it?

The Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase has been a draw for treasure hunters from every corner of the globe for more than 65 years! It's hands down the biggest event on our calendar and we know once you experience the dazzling variety of wares for sale and the welcoming community around it, you'll be back.

What's the best way to get around in Tucson?

Tucson has many options for getting around, from shuttles, taxis, and rental cars to public buses and the Sun Link Streetcar (within our urban core), plus rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft. There are relatively long distances between the different areas of the city, so having an independent mode of travel is vital. For a comprehensive list of these options with relevant links, visit our local transportation page here.

How far away are Phoenix and the border with Mexico?

Phoenix is 110 miles north of Tucson, a drive that takes about an hour and 40 minutes heading west on I-10. The international border between Nogales, Arizona, and neighboring Nogales, Sonora is 60 miles away, which is roughly a one-hour drive south via I-10/I-19. Drivers looking to travel deeper into Mexico beyond Nogales will need to carry a Mexico-specific auto insurance policy.

What airlines fly into Tucson International Airport?

Airlines that serve Tucson directly include Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Southwest, Sun Country, United, and Via Air. There are nonstop flights to and from major cities across the United States, and for the most current information, visit flytucson.com.

How many hotels does Tucson have?

The number of hotel properties in metro Tucson is 151 with a rooms inventory of 15,319. (Smith Travel Research)

What are gratuities like in Tucson?

A gratuity is not usually added to your restaurant bill, though some may have an automatic gratuity that is charged depending on the size of your party. Waitstaff and taxi drivers receive 15-20 percent, or more if service is exceptional. Doorpersons and bellhops should receive $1 per bag, with an extra premium applied ($5-10) if there is a large amount of luggage. Valet drivers should receive a $3-5 tip.

Supposedly Tucson has quite a history... what's the story?

The name Tucson itself comes from the Hohokam words "chuk shon," roughly translating to 'at the foot of the black mountain', referring to dwellings by Native Americans that have called this area home for more than 4,000 years. That makes this one of the oldest continually inhabited areas in North America! The modern era of Tucson's history began on August 20, 1775, with the founding of Presidio San Agustin del Tucson by Spanish settlers who first arrived in the late 1600s, having built Mission San Xavier del Bac.

Where can you exchange currency in Tucson?

International travelers are encouraged to obtain US currency prior to arrival in Tucson, though ATMs from major US banks with locations in the area (Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo) may also be an option depending on your home banking arrangement.

What about U.S. Customs?

International visitors go through U.S. Customs at their original port of entry, before arriving at Tucson International Airport.

What's the drinking age in Tucson?

Arizona law prohibits anyone younger than age 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. The purchase, service, or consumption of liquor in public is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Monday-Sunday.

I'm on a road trip from Denver to LA, do you mind if I ...

Medical and recreational (age 21 and over) usage of marijuana is now legal in Arizona, within regulations. Please refer to the Arizona Department of Health Services - Marijuana page for details.

What are the local tax rates?

Tax added to overnight accommodation rate: Tucson: 12.05% plus $4 per room per night, Marana: 14.55%, Oro Valley: 14.55%, Pima County 12.05%.

Is it true Arizona doesn't observe Daylight Savings Time?

Arizona is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST). We're one of only two U.S. states that do not make an adjustment for Daylight Savings Time, and between March and November, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight Time.

Where can I get information once I arrive in Tucson?

Before you start your adventure, be sure to visit our Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center. You can't miss us - we're located in downtown Tucson, inside the Historic Pima County Courthouse at 115 N. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Call toll-free: (800) 638-8350 or go to visitsouthernarizona.com/. Hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. The visitor center includes various exhibits, a theater, gallery and other neat features designed to introduce you to new places and provide inspiration to guide your journey.

The University of Arizona Visitor Center is located at 811 N. Euclid Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, Closed weekends and on government holidays. Here, you can pick up travel guides, browse souvenirs, or get some insider tips from terrific volunteers. For more information: visitorcenter.arizona.edu/. (Temporarily Closed)

Where can I access a current Tucson calendar of events?

Visit the Visit Tucson online calendar of events here.

Where can I get more information?

The University of Arizona also offers information for parents and visitors looking to explore their extensive cultural offerings. Call (520) 621-5130 or go to visitorcenter.arizona.edu. Contact Visit Arizona by calling (866) 275-5816 or go to www.visitarizona.com

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Tucson Frequently Asked Questions | Things to Do in Tucson

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Considering a trip to Tucson but have some questions? Look no further. Whether you're wondering about the geography or history of the region or if you're unsure about what to pack for your upcoming trip, Visit Tucson has you covered. The city of Tucson is 2,389 feet above sea level and covers nearly 500 square miles.

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Native American, Black and Hispanic individuals have a higher rate of unemployment.

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Transitional Shelter for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth

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Transitional Shelter for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth

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Crisis Transitional Housing for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth

Bread and Roses, the first crisis transitional housing in Pima County for homeless LBGTQ+ youth has opened its doors. Homeless youth that identify as LGBTQ+ frequently have difficulty finding crisis transitional housing where they feel protected and respected. Bread and Roses offers a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for LBGTQ+ youth, ages 18 to 24.The program aims to provide these youth the support needed at every step, so they can permanently leave the streets, secure stable housing, and build self-sufficient, fulfilling lives.OPCS ( Old Pueblo Community Services)and SAAF (Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation) are collaborative partners in this project.

LGBTQ+ youth comprise up to 40% of the homeless youth population in our country, despite only being 5 to 8 percent of the total youth population. They are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQ+ youth and often are refused entry to emergency housing due to their sexual orientation or gender expression. They are also at a heightened risk of violence and abuse compared to their cisgender and heterosexual peers. Transgender youth are particularly at physical risk due to a lack of acceptance and are often turned away from emergency housing sites; in some parts of the U.S.signs have been posted barring their entrance. Homeless LBGTQ+ youth in our community encounter some of these barriers. Data collected by the Pima County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) indicates that fewer than 5% of homeless youth making use of homeless services report identifying as LGBTQ+. However, research conducted with local youth service agencies show rates of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness ranging from 21% to 46.5% of the overall homeless youth population in our county. This discrepancy suggests that young people are uncomfortable or feel unsafe disclosing sexual orientation and/or true gender identity during Coordinated Entry assessment and intake processes. Many report that they would rather "go it alone on the streets" than face the potential violence of existing systems.

To address these fears of unsafe housing options, OPCS and SAAF have partnered to establish Bread & Roses, the first transitional housing site of its kind in Pima County. The housing site can house up to 8 youth at a time. The goal is to help 24+ participants move into permanent housing each year. In addition to housing, youth will be supported from entry to exit by a case manager, counselor, housing navigator, health specialist, employment coach, and substance abuse therapist. The program will also offer group activities designed to facilitate connection, provide pro-social opportunities, and build skills, community and culture. This is a low-barrier project based on Housing First principles, and as such, welcomes couples and service animals. Youth can apply to this program through TPCH's Coordinated Entry Homeless Assistance Access Points. The program takes its name after "Bread and Roses"- a poem by James Oppenheim inspired by a slogan from a 1912 textile worker's strike. It is now considered an anthem in support of the labor movement and for others seeking justice, dignity, and equality. A verse of the poem, which reads: Hearts starve as well as bodies, give us bread, but give us roses reflects the mission of Bread and Roses in providing more than a transitional housing site for LGBTQ+ youth, but also a place for them to flourish.

For more information on this new program, Bread & Roses, please contact Michael Lopez, Associate Director of LGBTQ Prevention Services, at mlopez@saaf.org or call (520) 547-6109.

To promote health, well-being, and social justice for those living with
HIV, LGBTQ+ individuals, and communities marginalized by society.

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Bread and Roses - Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

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Crisis Transitional Housing for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth Bread and Roses, the first crisis transitional housing in Pima County for homeless LBGTQ+ youth has opened its doors. Homeless youth that identify as LGBTQ+ frequently have difficulty finding crisis transitional housing where they feel protected and respected.

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It is a multipurpose neighborhood center offering emergency homeless shelter in winter and acting as a cooling center/hydration station during the summer.

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"I wake up every day and see that I'm not in an alleyway; I'm not in a doorway. I'm here in a safe place, and I'm thankful"

The Salvation Army Hospitality House is open 24/7, providing emergency shelter for those in need. The facility, located near downtown Tucson, features a 100-bed facility with separate accommodations for men and women, and two family apartments. We also have accommodations for respite care, special needs and Veterans. Motel vouchers may be available to assist housing families with special needs. In addition to a safe and clean environment, the facility features laundry, showers, television, and dining. Guests receive two meals per day and access to vital programs and services.

Programs are targeted to emergency housing needs, as well as options for both short term, 7-day emergency shelter, and long term, 4-month transitional assistance, these life transforming services include:

* Professional Case Management through referrals

* Health & Medical Assistance

* Agency Referrals & Support Groups

* Employment Services through referrals

* Life Skills Guidance & Training through referrals

* Religious Services

* 24-Hour Emergency Assistance

While staying at The Hospitality House, guests may also participate in scheduled activities such as support groups and living skills workshops, Bible Study and Sunday worship services. During stressful times of the year and in response to crises, The Hospitality House will also engage in additional outreach and assistance programs for the homeless, including coat and blanket distribution, emergency shelter during extreme temperatures and weather, water distribution, toiletries and sun relief items. Annually, The Salvation Army Tucson provides over 50,000 meals and helps at least 23,000 people.

These services are provided by The Salvation Army in collaboration with several other agencies.

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The Salvation Army Tucson Hospitality House

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"I wake up every day and see that I'm not in an alleyway; I'm not in a doorway. I'm here in a safe place, and I'm thankful" The Salvation Army Hospitality House is open 24/7, providing emergency shelter for those in need.

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Pima County includes:
- City of Tucson
- City of South Tucson
- The Towns: Marana, Oro Valley and Sahuarita
- The Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- Tohono O'odham Nation

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Around 33% of residents in Tucson speak other languages besides English. The majority of this speak Spanish.

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Pima County Health Needs Assessment - 2015

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A Health Needs Assessment report published in 2015 through a collaborative approach of Pima county's organizations to identify what our community needs. It takes into consideration multiple social determinants of health.

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Social Services Department of the Tucson Indian Center

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Employment Services for Native Americans

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Employment Services for Native Americans

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The WIOA program strives to help prepare participants on how to obtain employment by providing counseling, resume writing and review and interviewing skills.

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The goal of the social services department is to promote the self-sufficiency of the American Indian people through education, leadership opportunities and employment resources and referrals. The Tucson Indian Center believes that the basic needs of American Indian people and families must be met so we as a community are able to pursue a healthy and happy quality of life.

The Social Services Department offers an array of services and programs geared primarily to employment, community involvement, leadership development, on the job training and emergency housing assistance. Throughout a comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality workforce development program the Tucson Indian Centers has been providing to Urban America Indian’s workers and jobseekers across the Tucson Metropolitan Area, with the skills and credentials necessary to secure, retain and advance in employment.

THE WIOA PROGRAM

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Program – 2014

Through the WIOA Program, the social services department’s team strives to better prepare program participants on how to obtain unsubsidized employment and earn real family-sustainable wages. In addition to offering job readiness services, our case managers connect local employers with the skilled workers they are looking for and need to succeed in an ever changing and challenging economy. The WIOA program aligns with the center’s mission to reduce welfare dependency, increase economic self-sufficiency and elevate the living standards of the Urban Native American community.

Program services Include:

– Career and Job counseling
– Supportive services to enter and/or retain employment
– Work Experience
– Resume writing and review
– Interviewing skills

Program Requirements

Services are available ONLY for program applicants who have met the Department of Labor eligibility requirements and TIC’s internal selection criteria.

To be eligible for WIOA Program services, a participant must:

a. be an adult (age 18 or older)
b. be a United States citizen
c. be in compliance with the Selective Service Act
d. register/enroll as a member of a Federal and/or State-recognized Tribe

Marguerite Casey Foundation

The Tucson Indian Center offers opportunities for Urban American Indian community members to become active, positive and effective agents of change within their own communities. Through the United Native American- Leadership Development Program (UNC), TIC works close with community leaders to build their advocacy and leadership skills. The program promotes community involvement, financial literacy, social change and active participation in critical issues that directly impact the Urban Native American community.

Pima County Native American Employment Policy (NAEP) Program

Pima County Government is the second largest employer in Tucson, employing nearly 6,000 citizens in a variety of administrative, professional, technical, paraprofessional, skilled, and semi-skilled positions. As in most areas of the private and public employment sectors, Native Americans are greatly under-represented. In response to the critical need to equally employ Native Americans, Pima County Government adopted a “Native American Employment Policy” in December 1995. The Tucson Indian Center’s NAEP program provides:

Recruitment of Native Americans interested in employment with the County through specialized outreach efforts

Assisting interested individuals with the referral, application, and interviewing process, and following up on their status.

Enhancing job training efforts through assessment and direct or indirect training and education services.

Improving the retention rate and career advancement of current Native American employees through direct collaboration and counseling with supervisors and employees.

Quarterly networking events

SAVE THE DATES FOR THE VIRTUAL JOB FAIR TO BE HELD APRIL 22-28, 2022. Please see the website AnywhereCareerFair.com or call 884-7131.