Food

Recognizing hunger in our community is the first step to making it disappear. Over 287,500 Sacramento County residents suffer from food insecurity—the inability to access affordable, nutritious food. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is committed to expanding access to fresh and healthier food choices through our distribution network of many partner agencies open six days a week, many in underserved areas of Sacramento County. To find a food distribution near you, see Find Food below.

SFBFS provides more than a free meal. Our goal is to use the power of community to affect countywide change and move more of our friends and neighbors toward self-sufficiency.

In 2021, SFBFS’ partner agencies distributed over 37 million pounds of fresh, quality groceries throughout the county thanks to the generous contributions of donors big and small.

Find Food

If you’re looking for food in your neighborhood, find it using the map below. Simply put in your address or zip code and select which (only select one) day of the week you would like to go. Click on any red dot for the partner agency’s location, hours and any special instructions regarding the distribution. As we rely on partner agencies to update distribution and meal schedules, we recommend that you call ahead before making plans to attend a distribution.

CalFresh

The CalFresh Program, formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides qualified, low-income households monthly electronic benefits that stretch food budgets to help meet their nutritional needs. For more information and federal eligibility rules, click here.

Food for Seniors

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ (SFBFS) is committed to feeding our community both figuratively and literally by serving our most vulnerable citizens. Seniors residing locally face unique financial, medical and mobility challenges and should never have to choose between buying healthy food versus other necessities such as medication. SFBFS serves clients with dignity, nurturing a culture of respect and love while facing the community’s toughest issues head-on. Click here for more information.

Hunger Statistics

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides an overview of health by county. Child poverty levels, local unemployment and the rate of adult-onset diabetes are often contributors to food insecurity. To see Sacramento County’s health ranking compared to other counties, click here.