AZCLA St. Mary's Food Drive
Phoenix – Members of the Arizona Coin Laundry Association have joined forces with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance to help the fight hunger in the state by hosting a two-month food drive at six locations around the Valley.
From March 1 through April 30, St. Mary’s donation boxes will be stationed at each location for those wishing to simply donate food to help the one in 12 seniors, one in seven adults and one in five children in Arizona currently struggling with hunger issues.
In addition, any customers who donate three canned food items will receive credit for one free wash during predetermined weekly time periods at each location. Attendants on duty will oversee the machines used for the promotion and set up their operation.
The free wash offer is limited to one wash, per customer, per week. It’s a great way to save on your laundry bill and help St. Mary’s Food Bank fill the nearly 400,000 Emergency Food Boxes it distributes in 13 of Arizona’s 15 counties annually.
“The only way we can keep up with the soaring demand for food is through donations from the public and partnerships with organizations like the Arizona Coin Laundry Association,” St. Mary’s President and CEO Terry Shannon said. “We appreciate the efforts of the AZCLA and their decision to make helping the hungry a priority.”
Food can be dropped off as donations or brought in for the free wash promotion at six AZCLA locations around the Valley. Call the location nearest you or log on to www.arizonacla.org for more information.
Chandler:
Wingfoot Laundromat
629 E. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler
(480) 226-1006
Free wash day – Fridays from 9:30am-5:00pm
Mesa:
Laundry on Main
742 E. Main Street, Mesa
(602) 616-3749
Free wash day – Tuesday from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Mesa Laundry (Central Plaza)
58 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa
(602) 616-3749
Free wash day – Tuesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Phoenix:
3rd Avenue Laundry
1023 S. 3rd. Avenue, Phoenix
(602) 616-3749
Free wash day – Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Bambi's Laundromat
1811 N. 24th Street, Phoenix
(602) 273-4253
Free wash day – Wednesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Soapy Sudz Laundry
3620 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix
(602) 955-0615
Free wash day – Wednesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm
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ABOUT THE FOOD BANK: St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, the world’s first food bank, is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that alleviates hunger by efficiently gathering and distributing food to 534 agencies that serve the hungry. Serving 13 of Arizona’s 15 counties, the organization is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks, and is committed to volunteerism, building community relationships, and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need. Last year, the Food Bank distributed more than 67 million pounds of food to families and individuals, provided enough food for 300,000 meals every day, and garnered more than 370,000 volunteer service hours. Web site: www.FirstFoodBank.org Phone: 602-242-FOOD.
