Programs
Many of the people who seek our help can usually pay their bills until something unexpected happens. Car expenses. Medical bills. Higher gas prices. Reduced hours at work. River City Food Bank helps the working poor as well as those on fixed incomes or facing serious illnesses.
CalFresh Outreach Department
CalFresh assistance is currently available during our distribution hours by appointment (drop in is also welcome) at both Midtown and Arden-Arcade locations:
Midtown: Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30am- 1:30pm
Arden-Arcade: Every Friday from 10:30am- 12:30pm
Interested in applying or have questions? Call us at 916-233-4075 or fill out the CalFresh Referral Form and email it back to us at
Important Updates to CalFresh Benefits
Extra Emergency Allotment is extended through December – CalFresh recipients who did not get the maximum amount for CalFresh for their household size last month, should have received a supplemental allotment on Sunday Nov. 15th of this month. Anyone not receiving the maximum allotment this month, will receive a supplemental amount on their card Sunday Dec. 20th.
New Farmers Market accepting EBT – Wednesdays at Winn Park from 3-7:30pm. Winn Park is located at 28th st. between P and Q sts. This is not only a Farmers Market, but also craft vendors and food trucks. Check out the array of offerings at this midtown weekly event!
Phone Interview Waiver Ends – As of September 1st, all CalFresh households will be required to have a phone interview to apply or for renewal. This had been waived for the past several months if the county had all the documentation in their system.
On-line shopping continues with your EBT card – CalFresh recipients can use their funds to buy groceries online through Walmart and Amazon and have them delivered to your home! If you order over $35 the delivery fee is free! – see attached flier. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online.
CalFresh Outreach Staff
Amy Dierlam, CalFresh Outreach Director, can be reached at
Evelyn Rodriguez, CalFresh Outreach Assistant, can be reached at
*Hablo Espanol*
Services are available in English and Spanish.
Staff is available to table at community events upon request.
We can help you:
- Apply for CalFresh
- Reschedule your CalFresh appointment
- Fill out and submit report forms and other paperwork
- Discover the nearest Farmers’ Market that accepts EBT, CalFresh’s debit-like payment card
- Request a new EBT card
- Assist with trouble-shooting your CalFresh case
Useful Information for CalFresh Recipients:
- California EBT website can be used to check account balance and view transaction history.
- You can use your CalFresh benefits at some Farmers’ Markets.
- List of food items that can be purchased with CalFresh
- You can finds stores that accept CalFresh here
CalFresh Materials Available for Download:
- CalFresh brochure: English
- CalFresh brochure: Spanish
- CalFresh brochure: Hmong
- CalFresh brochure: Chinese
CalFresh Facts:
- CalFresh benefits are FREE but you must apply to get them. There are millions of Californians who qualify but have not applied.
- People who qualify for CalFresh receive benefits on a plastic debit-like card called the Golden State Advantage, it’s also known as EBT card.
- If your family receives CalFresh then your children may also be eligible to receive free school breakfast and lunch at school.
- It doesn’t matter if you own a car, house, or have money in the bank. You may still qualify for CalFresh.
River City Food Bank works in partnership with Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Community Link Capital Region, and Asian Resources Inc. to promote CalFresh awareness in Sacramento County. Together, we are working to end food insecurity in our community.
CalFresh Outreach Department
CalFresh assistance is currently available during our distribution hours by appointment (drop in is also welcome) at both Midtown and Arden-Arcade locations:
Midtown: Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30am- 1:30pm
Arden-Arcade: Every Friday from 10:30am- 12:30pm
Interested in applying or have questions? Call us at 916-233-4075 or fill out the CalFresh Referral Form and email it back to us at
Important Updates to CalFresh Benefits
Extra Emergency Allotment is extended into September – CalFresh recipients who did not get the maximum amount for CalFresh for their household size last month, should have received a supplemental allotment on Sunday Nov. 15th of this month. Anyone not receiving the maximum allotment this month, will receive a supplemental amount on their card Sunday Dec. 20th.
Hot Food available through Wed. Sept 23rd for any CalFresh recipient who lives in 17 counties including Sacramento. This means they can buy hot, prepared food at any grocery store or food market that accepts EBT.
New Farmers Market accepting EBT – Wednesdays at Winn Park from 3-7:30pm. Winn Park is located at 28th st. between P and Q sts. This is not only a Farmers Market, but also craft vendors and food trucks. Check out the array of offerings at this midtown weekly event!
Phone Interview Waiver Ends – As of September 1st, all CalFresh households will be required to have a phone interview to apply or for renewal. This had been waived for the past several months if the county had all the documentation in their system.
On-line shopping continues with your EBT card – CalFresh recipients can use their funds to buy groceries online through Walmart and Amazon and have them delivered to your home! If you order over $35 the delivery fee is free! – see attached flier. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online.
CalFresh Outreach Staff
Amy Dierlam, CalFresh Outreach Director, can be reached at
Evelyn Rodriguez, CalFresh Outreach Assistant, can be reached at
*Hablo Espanol*
Services are available in English and Spanish.
Staff is available to table at community events upon request.
We can help you:
- Apply for CalFresh
- Reschedule your CalFresh appointment
- Fill out and submit report forms and other paperwork
- Discover the nearest Farmers’ Market that accepts EBT, CalFresh’s debit-like payment card
- Request a new EBT card
- Assist with trouble-shooting your CalFresh case
Useful Information for CalFresh Recipients:
- California EBT website can be used to check account balance and view transaction history.
- You can use your CalFresh benefits at some Farmers’ Markets.
- List of food items that can be purchased with CalFresh
- You can finds stores that accept CalFresh here
CalFresh Materials Available for Download:
- CalFresh brochure: English
- CalFresh brochure: Spanish
- CalFresh brochure: Hmong
- CalFresh brochure: Chinese
CalFresh Facts:
- CalFresh benefits are FREE but you must apply to get them. There are millions of Californians who qualify but have not applied.
- People who qualify for CalFresh receive benefits on a plastic debit-like card called the Golden State Advantage, it’s also known as EBT card.
- If your family receives CalFresh then your children may also be eligible to receive free school breakfast and lunch at school.
- It doesn’t matter if you own a car, house, or have money in the bank. You may still qualify for CalFresh.
River City Food Bank works in partnership with Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Community Link Capital Region, and Asian Resources Inc. to promote CalFresh awareness in Sacramento County. Together, we are working to end food insecurity in our community.
En Español
CalFresh es un programa federal financiado por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos. CalFresh puede ayudarle a comprar alimentos saludables.
Nosotros le podemos ayudar con la solicitud y cualquier pregunta ó duda que tenga sobre CalFresh.
Llamenos hoy: 916-233-4075.
Le podemos ayudar a:
- Completar la solicitud para CalFresh
- Contestar sus preguntas sobre la solicitud y el proceso
- Cambiar su cita
- Completar los documentos necesarios
- Ayudarle a encontrar el mercado agrícola mas cercano
- Pedir una tarjeta de EBT nueva
- Cambiar la clave de su tarjeta EBT
- Renovar sus beneficios de CalFresh
Información Sobre CalFresh:
- Los beneficios son gratuitos pero debe solicitar CalFresh para recibirlos. Hay millones de personas que califican pero no han solicitado
- Personas que califican reciben los beneficios en una tarjeta de plástico que se llama Golden State Advantage y también es conocida como la tarjeta EBT
- Cuando las familias reciben CalFresh sus niños también califican para recibir desayuno y almuerzo gratis en la escuela.
- No importa si tiene un carro , dinero en el banco, si vive solo, ni la edad que tenga, usted puede calificar para los beneficios de CalFresh.
Información Para Personas que Reciben CalFresh:
En Español
CalFresh es un programa federal financiado por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos. CalFresh puede ayudarle a comprar alimentos saludables.
Nosotros le podemos ayudar con la solicitud y cualquier pregunta ó duda que tenga sobre CalFresh.
Llamenos hoy: 916-233-4075.
Le podemos ayudar a:
- Completar la solicitud para CalFresh
- Contestar sus preguntas sobre la solicitud y el proceso
- Cambiar su cita
- Completar los documentos necesarios
- Ayudarle a encontrar el mercado agrícola mas cercano
- Pedir una tarjeta de EBT nueva
- Cambiar la clave de su tarjeta EBT
- Renovar sus beneficios de CalFresh
Información Sobre CalFresh:
- Los beneficios son gratuitos pero debe solicitar CalFresh para recibirlos. Hay millones de personas que califican pero no han solicitado
- Personas que califican reciben los beneficios en una tarjeta de plástico que se llama Golden State Advantage y también es conocida como la tarjeta EBT
- Cuando las familias reciben CalFresh sus niños también califican para recibir desayuno y almuerzo gratis en la escuela.
- No importa si tiene un carro , dinero en el banco, si vive solo, ni la edad que tenga, usted puede calificar para los beneficios de CalFresh.
Información Para Personas que Reciben CalFresh:
Stay Connected
Sign up for email newsletter.
Stay Connected
Sign up for email newsletter.
