Heat Relief Center
A seasonal cooling center and supply hub serving our most vulnerable neighbors during Arizona's extreme heat season
The Heat Relief Center is open from the start of extreme heat season through October.
About the Heat Relief Center
Arizona summers are deadly. The Heat Relief Center opens each year at the start of extreme heat season and runs through October, providing a safe, cool space and essential supplies to community members who have nowhere else to turn.
The center serves unhoused neighbors, families without air conditioning, and anyone in need of relief from the heat. Donated supplies go directly to people walking through the door — nothing sits in a warehouse.
Heat Relief Center Needs List
These are the items most urgently needed to keep the center running and our neighbors safe:
Cooling & Comfort
- Handheld battery-powered fans
- Cooling towels
- Spray bottles
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Hats and visors
- Sunglasses
Hydration
- Bottled water (cases)
- Sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade)
- Electrolyte packets or powder
- Juice boxes
Food & Snacks
- Non-perishable snacks (granola bars, crackers, trail mix)
- Fruit cups or applesauce packs
- Peanut butter and cracker packs
- Protein bars
Hygiene & First Aid
- Deodorant
- Wet wipes / body wipes
- Lip balm
- Aloe vera gel
- First-aid kits
- Bandages and blister pads
Clothing & Footwear
- Lightweight t-shirts (all sizes)
- Socks (new only)
- Sandals or flip-flops (all sizes)
- Underwear (new only, all sizes)
Supplies & Equipment
- Folding chairs or camp chairs
- Canopies or pop-up tents for shade
- Coolers (to keep drinks cold)
- Ice (bags)
- Trash bags
- Paper towels and napkins
Help Keep Our Neighbors Cool
Donations of supplies or funds go directly to the Heat Relief Center. Every item makes a difference when temperatures climb above 110°F.
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