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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

Conflicting official information

  • Official pages disagree on LIFT duration (six versus nine weeks); no promised duration is stated.

Do not rely on the disputed condition until the provider clarifies it.

Not confirmed or subject to limits

  • Housing and employment are not guaranteed. Confirm LIFT duration: two official pages state six and nine weeks.
  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
Evidence for this review

This review does not guarantee eligibility, funding, admission, or every statement on the linked website.

Employment & trainingProgramLocal · AZ

St. Mary’s Food Bank

St. Mary’s Food Bank Skills Center

Free culinary or logistics training for adults facing employment barriers.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply online, drop off the application or fax it to 480-780-3799; then complete the interview.

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    Apply online, drop off the application or fax it to 480-780-3799; then complete the interview.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

In-person training in Phoenix.

  • AZ

What it offers

Practical training through Community Kitchen or LIFT.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Adults age 18 or older with work authorization; interview, background check, drug test and attendance commitment. Other published exclusions apply.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Verification status
Official sources conflict
Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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