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Sacramento Food Banks and Food Locker Resources I February - March 2012
Below is the most comprehensive and updated listing of food banks and emergency food lockers in Sacramento, CA. The list is organized with the nine food lockers serving anyone who needs emergency food on top of the list. Then, the list is organized by area of Sacramento, including map links, and there is a RT bus, light rail and Zip code map for your transportation convenience. Some titles are in “blue” that will open in a new window for more information about the food pantry service. The best way to use the list is to choose a good day to go, such as a Thursday. For example if you live in zip code 95608, then on Thursday go to the Central Downtown Food Basket, River City Community Services and The Salvation Army. That way you can have enough food to last until your next funding or food locker distribution for your zip code. Once your emergency food situation is done for the day, move on to locating clothes, housing or whatever your next need is. Using a system will greatly help you achieve “self-sufficiency” J Subscribe to Food Closet updates and join 100's of other happy families!  Post your comments, questions and updates to the new Sacramento Resource Directory forum! No registration required! Click here to tell us how we can can help you!
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ØRT Lightrail Map>> ØZip Code map>> ØRT Bus Map>> ØRT Downtown Bus Map>> | | Sacramento County DHA Information Line 1725 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 map Ph. (916) 874-2072 Provides Emergency Food Stamps, how to apply for food stamps, food stamp application, and qualifications. |
§ Nine Emergency Food Lockers Offering Services To All Zip Codes. River City Community Services 1800 28th Street, Sacramento, CA. 95816 map Ph. (916) 446-2627 Each weekday11:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. Each 30 days a 3 day supply food basket. Re-opens January 9th 2012. Serves all zip codes. | | Capital Christian Center 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA. 95827 map Ph. (916) 856-5683 Each weekday from 8:00a.m. -12:00p.m. And 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. You may receive one basket each month. Upon arrival you will meet with the pastor and fill out a paper then receive your food. Serves all zip codes. | | Cathedral of Praise 2875 Meadowview Rd., Sacramento, CA. 95832 map Ph. (916) 568-7606 Each Tuesday sign up 10:00a.m. - 10:30a.m., distibution 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Picture ID required. Walk in first come, first serve. Eligibility - All who need emergency free food. | | Grove Avenue Church 2771 Grove Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95815 map Ph. (916) 927-3663 Each Wednesday at 11:30a.m. to any needy family within the local Del Paso Heights community. Serves all zip codes. | | Central Downtown Food Basket 1701 L Street , Sacramento, CA. 95811 map Ph. (916) 761-5624 Each Thursday morning 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Serves all zip codes. | | Daughters of Zion 6489 47th Street, Sacramento, CA.95823 map Ph. (916) 422-3875 Each Thursday 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. No I.D. required. One box every 30 days. Serves all zip codes. | | New Hope Community Church of Sacramento 1821 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA. 95832 map
Ph. (916) 422-3370
Each Thursday 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Sign-ups start at 9:00a.m. A week's worth of food in every packet, plus a fresh produce and pastry line with first-come-first-serve selection. Eligibility - All who need emergency free food. | | Murph-Emmanuel African Methodist Church 4151 Don Julio Blvd, North Highlands, CA 95660 map Ph. (916) 332-7749 On the 4th Friday of each month we give away free food and clothes from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Picture ID is all that is needed. | | Atonement Lutheran Church 9242 Kiefer Blvd., Rosemont, CA. 95826 map Ph. (916) 363-8642 Each 4th Tuesday of the month 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Eligibility - All who need emergency free food. | Shiloh Baptist Church Not in Service 3565 9th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
Ph. (916) 452-5052
Call in to make an appointment to pick up a food box.
Serves all zip codes. |
§ Food Boxes for a Reduced Fee
Senior Citizens Services 8580 Elder Creek Road, Sacramento, CA 95828 map (Near Power Inn & Elder Creek) Ph. (916) 381-7794 Each Monday -Friday 8:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. and Saturday 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Membership can be anyone 18 and over for only 20.00 a month. You will receive a food box each week on the day that is convenient for you and also have someone else pick up your weekly box for you. Emergency box by referral. | § Downtown River City Community Services Re-opens January 9th. 1800 28th Street, Sacramento, CA. 95816 map Ph. (916) 446-2627 Each weekday11:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. Each 30 days a 3 day supply food basket. Serves all zip codes. | | Central Downtown Food Basket 1701 L Street , Sacramento, CA. 95811 map Ph. (916) 761-5624 Each Thursday morning 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Serves all zip codes. |
§ Rancho Cordova
Capital Christian Center 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA. 95827 map Ph. (916) 856-5683 Each weekday from 8:00a.m. -12:00p.m. (Wednesday open at 9:00a.m.) And 1:00 - 5:00pm. You may receive one basket each month. Upon arrival you will meet with the pastor and fill out a paper then receive your food. Serves all zip codes. | | Cordova Community Food Locker 10497 Coloma Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670 map Ph. (916) 364-8973 Each Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. Picture I.D., SS or Medical cards may be used. Zip codes 95608, 95609, 95624, 95655, 95656, 95670, 95683, 95741, 95742, 95826, 95827, 95830, 95842, and 95841. |
§ Mobile Food Distribution of the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services 3333 Third Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817 map Ph. (916) 456-1980 95837 and 95838. Please bring proof of residency and identification for each member of the household. Call (916) 313-7606 to confirm the dates, especially during the holidays. For your conveneance,the distribution locations are listed below with a "map" link. Del Paso Church of God - USDA*-North Sacramento · February 7th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · March 6th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ø 4039 Balsam St., Sacramento CA 95838 map
North Metro Church of Christ - USDA*-North Sacramento · February 1st 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. · March 7th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ø 4191 Norwood Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838 map
Peace Lutheran Church - USDA*-North Sacramento · February 9th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · March 8th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ø 924 San Juan Rd., Sacramento, CA 95834 map
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - USDA*-North Sacramento · February 21st 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · March 20th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ø 1717 El Monte Ave., Sacramento CA 95815 map
St. Paul’s Church of God in Christ - USDA*-North Sacramento
· February 15th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. · March 21st 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ø 2771 Grove Ave., Sacramento, CA 95815 map
St. Matthew Christian Church - USDA*-South Sacramento
· February 16th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · March 15th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ø 4809 Roosevelt, Sacramento, CA 95820 map
Oak Park Community Center - USDA*-South Sacramento · February 2nd 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · February 28th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · March 1st 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. · March 27th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ø 3425 Martin Luther King Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 map
Oak Park United Methodist Church - USDA*-South Sacramento
· February 14th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · February 22nd 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. · March 13th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · March 28th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ø 3600 Broadway., Sacramento, CA 95817 map
Del Paso Union Baptist Church - USDA*-North Sacramento · February 23rd 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · March 22nd 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ø 1335 Los Robles Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95838 map
Shiloh Baptist Church - USDA*-South Sacramento · February 8th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. · March 14th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 3565 9th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817 map | | Once you have your list of places to go and pick up food, please look at the: |
§ Natomas Gateway Fellowship Church 1515 Sports Drive, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95834 map Ph. (916) 419-4200 LAST Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Serves zip codes 95833, 95834 and 95835. Need proof of Residency, such as utility or phone bill and I.D. card. First 200 people served. |
§ North Sacramento
Murph-Emmanuel African Methodist Church 4151 Don Julio Blvd., North Highlands, 95660 map Ph. (916) 332-7749 On the 4th Friday of each month we give away free food and clothes from 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Picture ID is all that is needed. Serves all zip codes. | | St. Vincent de Paul Food Locker 5751 Locast Avenue, Carmichael, CA. 95608 map Ph. (916) 483-8454 Sign up Tuesday morning 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Each Wednesday 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Proof of address. Zip Code 95608. | | St. Mathews 2300 Edison Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821 map Ph. (916) 927-0115 x3 Each Tuesday and Thursday 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. One food box each month. ID and proof of address required. Zip Code 95821. | | Salvation Army 4350 Raley Blvd., Sacramento, CA. 95838 - 2873 map Ph. (916) 678-4010 x5 Each Tues. Wed. and Thurs. 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:00pm Proof of residency, income, SS card and ID. Zip codes 95608, 95610, 95621, 95628, 95652, 95655, 95670, 95742, 95811, 95814, 95815, 95816, 95817, 95818, 95819, 95821, 95825, 95827, 95841, 95842 and 95864. | | Our Lady of Lourdes 1951 North Ave., Sacramento, CA. 95838 map Ph. (916) 925-5313 You must register Tuesday at 10:30a.m. for food pick up between 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m..Handicap individuals may enter through the back door to avoid waiting in line. Need proof of address and/or ID. Zip codes 95673 – 95626 and 95838. | | El Camino Baptist Church 2805 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA. 95821 map Ph. (916) 488-1522 Each Friday 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m. Except on the 5th Fridays of the month. ID and proof of address required. Zip codes 95821 – 95825 and 95815. | | California Indian Manpower Consortium 738 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA. 95834 map Ph. (916) 920-0285 or 564-4053 Provides an emergency free food voucher. You need proof of Heritage, Residency, and Income. | | Sierra Arden Neighborhood Food Closet 890 Morse Ave., Sacramento, CA. 95864 map Ph. (916) 483-1942 Each Tuesday - Friday 10:00a.m.-11:45a.m and Thursday 4:00p.m.-5:45p.m.. ID and proof of residency required. Zip codes 95825 and 95864. | | Carmichael Adventist Community Services 4600 Winding Way, Sacramento, CA. 95841-4540 map Ph. (916) 487-8684 x3 Each Wednesdays 9:00a.m. -12:00p.m. Each month 1 food basket per family/individual. Need proof of residency and ID. Zip codes 95608 - 95609 - 95610 - 95621 - 95821 - 95840 and 95841. | | North Highlands Christian Food Ministry 6125 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA. 95660 map Ph. (916) 331-1510 Each Monday – Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. May be closed during the month of July and August. Provides food basket once per month with picture ID and proof of address required. Zip codes 95660 – 95842 and 95843. | | Carmichael Presbyterian Church 5645 Marconi Ave., Carmichael, CA. 95608 map Food closet: (916) 483-9232 Must call during Food basket request hours Mon. - Fri. 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m., Pick up 2:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. Zip codes 95608 – 95610 – 95621 – 95660 – 95821 – 95825 – 95841 – 95842 and 95843. | | Sunrise Christian Food Ministry 5901 San Juan Ave., Citrus Heights, CA. 95610 map Ph. (916) 965-5431 Each Monday – Friday 11:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.Proof of residency and I.D. required for 5-day food supply each 30 days. Zip codes 95610 – 95621, 95628 and 95662. | | Orangevale 7th Day Adventist Church 5810 Pecan Ave., Orangevale, CA. 95662 map Ph. (916) 967-2838 Each Tuesday 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Once per month food basket. Proof of address and ID required. Zip code 95662. | First Baptist Church of Orangevale Not in Service 8998 Central Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662-4199
Ph. (916) 988-1139
First Wednesday of each month 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Bring two forms ID.
Serves 95628, 95630, 95662, and 95671.
| | Rio Linda/Elverta Food Closet 6800 Sixth Street, Rio Linda, CA. 95673 map Ph. (916) 991-1638 Each Thursday 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. ID and proof of residency are required. Non-perishables handed out every other month. Perishables handed out each week. Zip codes 95626 and 95673. |
§ South Sacramento Daughters of Zion 6489 47th Street, Sacramento, CA.95823 map Ph. (916) 422-3875 Each Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. No I.D. required. One box every 30 days. Serves all zip codes. | | New Hope Community Church of Sacramento 1821 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA. 95832 map
Ph. (916) 422-3370
Each Thursday 2:00p.m. Sign-ups start at 12:00p.m. A week's worth of food in every packet, plus a fresh produce and pastry line with first-come-first-serve selection. Eligibility - All who need emergency free food. | Shiloh Baptist Church Not in Service 3565 9th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
Ph. (916) 452-5052
Call in to make an appointment to pick up a food box.
Serves all zip codes. | | Prince of Peace Church - Serves 60 and over. 7501 Franklin Blvd. Sacramento 95823 map Ph. (916) 422-2350 First Wednesday of each month 9:00 a.m. Bring two forms of ID. All zip codes. | | Cathedral of Praise 2875 Meadowview Rd., Sacramento, CA. 95832 map Ph. (916) 568-7606 Each Tuesday sign up 9:30a.m.-10:00a.m., distribution 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Picture ID required. Walk in. Serves all zip codes. | | St. Paul’s Catholic Church 8720 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95828 map Ph. (916) 381-5200 September through May. First Thursday at 8:00 a.m. of each month. Two forms of I.D. required. Serves 95826, 95828, and 95829. | | Capital City Adventist 6701 Lemon Hill Ave., Sacramento, CA. 95824 map Ph. (916) 381-5353 Days: Usually 3 Mondays each month, call to find out for current month. Closed on 1st Monday. Proof of residecy and ID required. Hours: 9:00am-11:30pm. Zip codes 95820, 95822, 95823, 95824, 95828 and 95829. | | St. Vincint De Paul 7580 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA. 95823 map Ph. (916) 733-2010 Each Monday at 9:15a.m. They will begin giving out tickets after 9:00a.m. Proof of residency and ID required. Parts of zip code 95823. | | South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership 5625 24th street, Sacramento, CA. 95822 map Ph. (916) 428-5290 Each Mon. - Fri. 9:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. ID required for all persons. Zip codes 95822 - 95823 - 95824 - 95826 - 95828 – 95831 and 95832. | | Southpoint Christian Center 7520 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA. 95823 map Ph. (916) 504-3370 Each Monday 7:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. Proof of residency, SS number, and ID required. Zip codes 95820 – 95823 – 95824 – 95826 – 95828 -95829, 95830 and 95858. |
§ Organizations that Provide Food to Distributors Only.
California Association of Food Banks 909 12th Street, Suite 203, Sacramento CA. 95814 "Founded in 1995 to promote collaboration in response to emerging social, economic, and legislative challenges impacting hungry people throughout California." | Food for Families 500 west Capitol Ave., West Sacramento, CA 95605 Ph. (916) 373-6590 | California Emergency Food Link 5800 Foodlink Street, Sacramento, CA. 95828 Ph. 1(800) 283-9000 Administers "Donate—Don't Dump", a program that gleans surplus produce from the agriculture industry for distribution to the hungry throughout California. | Senior Gleaners, Inc. 1951 Bell Ave., Sacramento, CA. 95838 Ph. 1 (800) 585-1530 or (916) 925-3240 "Senior Gleaners, Inc.'s mission is to alleviate hunger among the poor and elderly, at low or no cost, from every available source, for distribution among the needy members and other charitable organizations in a fair and equitable manner." | Emergency Food Assistance Program U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Program. 744 P Street, MS 19-51, Sacramento, CA. 95814 Ph. (916) 229-3344 or (916) 229-3335 *For Whom "Low Income Households & Individuals--Eligibility is based upon household income. |
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