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Free food pantries, soup kitchens and groceries in Sacramento.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Find free food pantries and distribution centers in both the city as well as county of Sacramento. The non-profits offer free groceries today, perishable items, meals, hygiene supplies and emergency food boxes to anyone who needs help.
Many food banks near you, listed below, also have soup kitchens for hot meals or operate free Meals on Wheels home delivery in Sacramento County. A referral phone number is on the bottom of this page Some charity organizations will also offer holiday meal baskets to qualified low income families. Or they will help the unemployed or low income apply for Calfresh and other benefits.
Get information, including addresses and phone numbers, on the leading food pantries near you as well as hunger prevention programs in Sacramento County California. There are also free groceries for migrant workers, immigrants, and Spanish speakers. In addition to offering food, such as vegetables, breads, and meats, the pantries in Sacramento are also a great place to call for information as well as referrals.
For example, learn about where to apply for social services and federal government food assistance programs including WIC vouchers for baby formula or USDA commodities. Or find resources that are specific to the state, including California CalFresh food stamps Many distribution centers can also provide non-financial aid as well, such as clothes, household cleaning supplies, paper products and thrift stores.
There is help to those individuals who are facing a crisis. The pantries to call for assistance and information on free food in Sacramento are below. The People’s Pantry: Address is 2101 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova California 95670. Dial (916) 635-4242 Get free boxes of groceries, Shelf Stable or Dry Milk, Rice, canned meat and more.
The charity also gives out free Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter meals or food baskets. There are also hygiene supplies, laundry detergent, soap and more. Arcade Church 3867 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento CA 95821. For hours, dial (916) 925 - 3240 The Center at St Matt’s:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
The church is part of the River City Food Bank. Address is 2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento CA 95821. Phone - (916)446-2627 Low income families can use the free food pantry. There is also a soup kitchen. Bread, dairy, milk, perishable fruit and vegetables and more items are offered to the working poor, elderly, and unemployed.
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army - Family Services:
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
The Sacramento County Salvation Army has a free food pantry as well as household supplies, such as toilet paper, soap, toiletries and more. The charity can also help with bills, rent, and other aid.
This is all in addition to the thrift store and food pantry they run at the location. A great place for counseling and referrals too. Or get free groceries from the pantry or Thanksgiving turkey dinners or Christmas food baskets. 3213 Orange Grove, Avenue, North Highlands California 95660. Phone (916) 678-4010 4350 Raley Blvd., Sacramento, California 95838.
Dial (916) 678-4010 for information. St. Philomene Catholic Church Food Closet 2428 Bell Street, Sacramento, California 95825. Main number is (916) 481-7113 Christian Fellowship Ministry: Address is 3410 Rio Linda Boulevard, Sacramento California 95838. Call the food pantry and soup kitchen at (916) 956-7622 Whether free groceries, or holiday meals, the faith based, volunteer pantry helps the poor.
Get items such as food, toiletries, canned groceries, laundry detergent, feminine goods and even free diapers. Common Ground: A Covenant Church: Address is 8355 Arroyo Vista Drive, Sacramento CA 95823. Telephone is (916) 689-3010 South Sacramento Christian Center 7710 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento CA 95823.
Phone - (916) 502-1219
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Free food, home delivery or meals to the homebound or elderly, and more. There may also be Ensure for seniors, gift cards or coupons for shopping, and other items. Temple of Prayer 3909 8th Avenue, Sacramento California 95817. Main number is (916) 452-1539 The low income and struggling in Sacramento County can get help.
Free groceries or feminine goods, or soap or laundry detergent, or bread and more. Kids can get fresh produce, there is help for immigrants and migrant workers and more. New St. Bethel Baptist Church: There is a food pantry and soup kitchen at 4201 8th Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817. Dial (916) 456-3077 St Paul COGIC: Address: 2771 Grove Avenue, Sacramento California 95815.
For hours, call (916) 869-7638 The assistance programs include a pantry as well as Meals on Wheels. Or learn about CalFresh food stamps and other benefits. Potters House:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
A food bank is at 2994 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento CA 95815. Call (916)923-6142. Get items such as beans, snacks, groceries, and sauces as well as dry goods. Free groceries can help people in a crisis.
Williams Memorial COGIC 4495 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Sacramento CA 95820. Main phone: (916) 524-2433
Food Assistance and Food Banks
They are a Feeding America partner food bank. Daughters of Zion Enterpryz 6489 47th Street, Sacramento, CA 95823. Phone: (916) 422-4962 Pregnant women, children, and other low income families can call this center for social services, including food boxes. Other baby supplies may be offered, including diapers, baby formula for newborns and even WIC applications.
Bridge Network at BOSS Church: The charity and church network has a couple distribution centers, as below. 326 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822 7851 35th Ave. Sacramento California 95824, dial (916) 244-1406
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services 3333 Third Avenue, Sacramento, California 95817. Dial (916) 456-1980 This non-profit works with local charities and pantries. Surplus government commodities and programs such as Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are administered too.
There is also referrals to Meals on Wheels as well as Summer Meals for students. They are the main Feeding America center. More on
Food Assistance and Food Banks
help from Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services Sacramento Samoa New Covenant Church 8115 Elder Creek Road Sacramento, CA 95824. Dial (916) 617 - 9137 The food pantry has items such as Tomato sauce, dairy, bread, dried beans and fruit, spaghetti or sauce and more. Case workers also give support around housing for immigrants and cash aid.
Joey’s Food Locker 3301 Fong Ranch Road, Sacramento CA 95834. Intake number is (530) 312-9799 Our Lady of Assumption - SVdP 2141 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael California 95608. Call (916) 481-6352 Whether a thrift store, or free food pantry or hot meals, they help the poor, elderly, single moms and others.
There may be financial help, clothes, paper products like toilet paper and more. Elevation of the Holy Cross 9000 Jackson Road, Sacramento California 95826. Telephone: (916) 363-5082 The free, emergency Sacramento County food pantry is open limited hours. South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership 5625 24th Street, Sacramento CA 95822.
Call (916) 428-5290 G-7 Thy Presence School of Faith Ministries 3041 65th Street, Sacramento CA 95820. Application number is (916) 642-8181 Free Cereal, paper products, and personal toiletries, detergent and more is offered. Abundant Life Fellowship: Address - 706 Atlantic Street: Roseville, California 95678: Phone number - (916) 783-1989: Food pantry can help people in Citrus Heights and Roseville California.
Capitol City Adventist Community Services 6701 Lemon Hill Avenue Sacramento, CA 95824: Call (916) 381-5353 A free food pantry, paper goods, detergent, soap, feminine products, cereals, and cooking ingredients among other supplies may be offered. Carmichael Adventist Community Services: Food pantry location - 4600 Winding Way: Sacramento, California 95841: Phone number - (916) 487-8684: Serving free food, meals, and groceries to residents of ZIP codes including 95608, 95609, 95610, 95621, 95840, and 95841.
Carmichael Food Closet 5645 Marconi Avenue Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 483-9232 Serving North area, including ZIP codes 95608, 95610, 95621, 95628, 95821, 95825, 95841, and 95864. What may be offered includes perishable fruits, vegetables, and even baby formula to those that qualify. Cathedral of Praise & Worship Center - Food Program: Location: 2875 Meadowview Road: Sacramento, CA 95832: Phone number - (916) 568-7606: Food is only offered for people who live in the South Sacramento area from this local church.
Holiday meals, including Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas are provided. Central Downtown Food Basket 1701 L Street Sacramento, California 95811 (916) 761-5624 Mostly focuses on low income, homeless, and others who are struggling in the central part of the city. Blankets, soap, razors, handwash, access to showers and other help may be offered.
Sacramento County Department of Aging: Location is 1300 National Dr. Sacramento, California 95834: Phone: (916) 419-7500 Programs are for senior citizens, their spouses, and the disabled. Call them for Meals on Wheels, CalFresh, and CalWorks help.
There are also free congregate meals as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings/meals/parties for the elderly. USDA commodities like meat, cheese, and even ensure or vitamins can help senior citizens.
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Programs for Seniors and Elderly
Sacramento County senior assistance Cordova Community Food Locker: Main address for food distribution is 10497 Coloma Road: Rancho Cordova, CA 95670: Call the center at (916) 364-8973: Francis House 1422 C St Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 443-2646 Resources include a soup kitchen (for breakfast, lunch, dinner) and free food from the pantry.
They help immigrants, Latinos, and migrant farm workers too.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Delta Food Bank and Community Services 14440 Walnut Grove
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