AGAPE Network
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In the spring of 1988, 8 people from two Phoenix-area Metropolitan Community Churches (MCCs) joined together, concerned about the unmet nutritional needs of those living with AIDS. They knew that many people living with AIDS (PLWA) could not afford to eat properly because they had been fired from their jobs or were too ill to work. Too many had incomes below or at poverty levels. The group believed Jesus was calling them to “feed my sheep”. (John 21:15- 17)
From that initial group, AGAPE Network was born. Today, AGAPE, a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides approximately 350 food boxes during its twice-monthly food distributions, as well as emergency food boxes to those people with HIV/AIDS in need. The AGAPE Network is sustained by its fundraising, private donations, grants, and the work of its numerous volunteers. AGAPE Network has a continual need for financial and volunteer support: Click Here to Find out how you can help!
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Services Provided by the AGAPE Network
Emergency Food Boxes
AGAPE maintains a supply of food for people with HIV/AIDS who are in need of emergency food. Emergency food boxes will need to be picked up.
Monthly Food Boxes
AGAPE prepares food boxes twice monthly.
The food boxes contain meats, produce and a variety of other basic foods that are important to the nutritional needs of those living with HIV/AIDS.
The first Friday of each month, food boxes are available for pick-up only.
The third Friday of each month a second food box is prepared. Depending on the physical limited ability of some clients, delivery may be arranged. However, at this time we are short drivers and no new deliveries are being accepted.
Receiving Food Boxes
You must register in advance to get a food box.
Please contact us for more information.