It's simple. We believe in Sacramento County.

At Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS), we are part of a broader vision and mission where all people can live their best life. To address the socioeconomic issues that we face as a county, it requires an understanding of how we can individually—and collectively—work toward positive change.

Here, positive change starts with a steadfast belief that every life has worth, that every human being should be valued equally and fully. When we treat the clients we serve with dignity and respect, we remove the shame and fear that frequently comes with their circumstances and open the door to self-sufficiency on the road ahead.

All are welcome here.

We care not about one’s background, faith beliefs, cultural heritage or the circumstance that introduced them to us. We care only that each person is welcomed with a smile, is connected to resources they need and leaves with a smile on their face too.

Our work is more critical than ever before.

The number of people we support each month has increased over the years to meet the growing needs of Sacramento County—a county in which nearly 20 percent of all residents are food insecure, and almost 24 percent of residents lack affordable housing. The gap between the wealthy and the working poor continues to grow. Nearly 23 percent of children live in poverty.

That must change. And we won’t rest until it does.