Food Donation

COMMUNITY FOOD DONATIONS

 

River City Food Bank accepts food donations to support our mission of alleviating hunger in Sacramento.  On this page, you can find information on acceptable donations, drop-off locations, and our most needed items. Your contributions make our work possible – thank you!

Most items donated:

Produce

Canned Goods & Peanut Butter

Hygiene /Baby Items /Pet Food

Food Donation Locations:

Midtown Site

1800 28th St., Sacramento 95816

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Place food in barrel.

Ask to see a staff member if assistance or donation receipt is needed.

Brandon Ralph, Operations Coordinator

Contact: 

Arden Arcade

The Center at St. Matthew’s

2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento 95821

Wednesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Open door and ask to see a staff member.

Fred Gorsira, Operations Coordinator

Contact: 

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Canned goods, dry goods (cereal, rice, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, etc.), produce, toiletries, feminine hygiene items, baby food, diapers, and wipes.

See Food Donation Locations below or:

Midtown Site

1800 28th St., Sacramento 95816

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Place food in barrel.

Ask to see a staff member if assistance or donation receipt is needed.

Brandon Ralph, Operations Coordinator. Contact: 

Arden Arcade

The Center at St. Matthew’s

2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento 95821

Wednesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Open door and ask to see a staff member.

Fred Gorsira, Operations Coordinator

Contact: 

Donations of 100 items or less can be dropped off during donation hours.

If you have a large donation, please contact one of our Operations Coordinators to schedule a drop-off appointment.

See below under Food Donation Locations: 

  • RCFB is accepting donations of canned goods (e.g. canned fruit, tuna fish, soup, etc.) and peanut butter.
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Personal-size hygiene items (toothpaste, shampoo, feminine products, deodorant, soap, lotion), diapers (all sizes), unexpired baby food or formula, and pet food.

Yes. Please request a donation receipt from a staff member upon drop-off.

Non-expired foods are preferred but we can accept the following expired items:

  • Canned goods – no more than 1 year after expiration.
  • Dry goods – no more than 6 months expired.
  • Baby food cannot be expired.

Would you like to do a food drive?

Find our Toolkit here for information and instructions.

Contact Us

To arrange drop-off of your collected food:

We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors, as their contributions make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for supporting our mission to fight hunger in Sacramento!

This is an equal opportunity institution.

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