About Us
As Sacramento’s oldest, continuously-serving food bank, our mission is to alleviate hunger in Sacramento County by providing healthy emergency food and other assistance, offering referrals and promoting self-sufficiency through a variety of programs. From seniors to children, from the homeless to the working poor, we assist all struggling individuals and families in Sacramento County.
Our History
How We Help
Created by the community for the community in 1968, River City Food Bank began as River City Community Services, originally located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Sacramento. In 1981, the food bank moved to 1322 27th Street.
On October 21, 2010, one of a string of arson fires destroyed the 27th Street building. Despite losing its home and everything in it, the food bank continued to serve. With community support and temporary access to retail space provided by Sutter Medical Center, the River City Food Bank operated while raising enough funds to purchase a new home located at our current location, 1800 28th Street in Sacramento. Our philosophy then, and now: “No one should be hungry.”
River City Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization.
River City Food Bank helps people avoid a downward spiral and work toward self-reliance by providing a short-term food supply when they are unable to meet basic living expenses. Clients who meet income guidelines receive a three-day emergency food supply up to once a month.
In addition to food supplies, River City Food Bank is also a unique Sacramento food outreach program that provides nutritional counseling. Nutrition education programs help clients shop better by demonstrating the number of healthy meals they can create from the same few healthy food staples.
Our People
How We Operate
Our volunteers provide more than 30,000 hours of labor and love each year, and continue to be at the heart of what we do. Our full time-staff ensure the integrity and strength of our operations, and our board of directors provides keen oversight and fundraising efforts.
Please join us as a volunteer or supporter and help make a positive impact in the lives of families in need.
River City Food Bank accepts donated and surplus food, and purchases important staples like peanut butter, eggs and dairy products, on a bulk basis.
River City Food Bank limits visits to the food bank to once a month. Initially, clients go through an intake process to confirm they are qualified for aid. Intake staff also determines any client special dietary requirements, or limitations on their food preparation abilities.
Funding for the organization comes almost entirely from individuals, businesses, the faith community and private foundations that open their hearts and make a donation. Stellar teams of weekly volunteers also support our work.
Our History
Created by the community for the community in 1968, River City Food Bank began as River City Community Services, originally located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Sacramento. In 1981, the food bank moved to 1322 27th Street.
On October 21, 2010, one of a string of arson fires destroyed the 27th Street building. Despite losing its home and everything in it, the food bank continued to serve. With community support and temporary access to retail space provided by Sutter Medical Center, the River City Food Bank operated while raising enough funds to purchase a new home located at our current location, 1800 28th Street in Sacramento. Our philosophy then, and now: “No one should be hungry.”
River City Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization.
How We Help
River City Food Bank helps people avoid a downward spiral and work toward self-reliance by providing a short-term food supply when they are unable to meet basic living expenses. Clients who meet income guidelines receive a three-day emergency food supply up to once a month.
In addition to food supplies, River City Food Bank is also a unique Sacramento food outreach program that provides nutritional counseling. Nutrition education programs help clients shop better by demonstrating the number of healthy meals they can create from the same few healthy food staples.
Our People
Our volunteers provide more than 18,500 hours of labor and love each year, and continue to be at the heart of what we do. Our full time-staff ensure the integrity and strength of our operations, and our board of directors provides keen oversight and fundraising efforts.
Please join us as a volunteer or supporter and help make a positive impact in the lives of families in need.
How We Operate
River City Food Bank accepts donated and surplus food, and purchases important staples like peanut butter, eggs and dairy products, on a bulk basis.
River City Food Bank limits visits to the food bank to once a month. Initially, clients go through an intake process to confirm they are qualified for aid. Intake staff also determines any client special dietary requirements, or limitations on their food preparation abilities.
Funding for the organization comes almost entirely from individuals, businesses, the faith community and private foundations that open their hearts and make a donation. Stellar teams of weekly volunteers also support our work.
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