Free groceries every Saturday morning. No paperwork, no questions, no judgement.
Saturday 7-10 AM • 590 N. 96th Street, Mesa, AZ
Need Groceries?
We distribute boxes of fresh food every Saturday morning. Just drive up and we will load your car.
Want to Volunteer?
Join our all-volunteer team on Saturday mornings to pack and distribute food.
Want to Donate?
Every dollar you give goes directly toward purchasing food for next week's distribution.
All-volunteer. No salaries. No government funding by choice.
Desert Manna is built on the belief that community should care for community. Because we are 100% volunteer-led and independently funded, we can bypass the bureaucracy that often stands between hungry people and fresh food. Every dollar becomes groceries on next Saturday's tables. Our mission is pure: to ensure that no one in our desert community goes without the dignity of a full pantry.
HOW WE OPERATE
Dignity in Every Detail
Saturday Distribution
Rain or shine, we are here every Saturday from 7 to 10 AM. No residency or income requirements. We serve everyone who shows up.
Bilingual Service
Our volunteers speak English and Spanish to ensure everyone is served with dignity. Hablamos español y estamos aquí para servirle.
Local Grocery Rescue
We partner with local stores to rescue fresh produce and bread that would otherwise go to waste, providing high-quality fresh nutrition.
Holiday Boxes
During Thanksgiving and Christmas, we provide special boxes with everything needed for a family meal, including turkeys and sides.