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 700 sites that serve the hungry. Serving 13 of Arizona's 15 counties, the organization is committed to volunteerism, building community relationships, and improving the qualify of life for Arizonans in need.

To promote the elimination of hunger through the gathering and distribution of food while encouraging self-sufficiency through advocacy and education.