Sacramento County

Resource Name: Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Category: Food Distribution
Description: Emergency groceries (5-day supply) including dairy, meat, vegetables, and fruit. Also offers CalFresh outreach, diapers, and other essentials.
Frequency: Six days a week via 200+ partner sites
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: sacramentofoodbank.org/services

Resource Name: River City Food Bank
Category: Food Distribution
Description: Choice food model including fresh produce, dairy, protein, and hygiene supplies.
Frequency: Midtown: Tue & Thu, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM; Arden-Arcade: Wed & Fri, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: rivercityfoodbank.org/emergency-food-distribution

Resource Name: Capital Compassion
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Grocery bags for housed individuals (once/month) and for unhoused (once/week); also provides diapers.
Frequency: Tue–Thu, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: capitalonline.cc/food-insecurity

Resource Name: Orangevale–Fair Oaks Food Bank
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Monthly grocery program with fresh, healthy food (including produce grown onsite); serves Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Citrus Heights residents.
Frequency: Twice monthly (1st–15th & 16th–end)
Location: Orangevale, CA
Website: ovfofb.org

Resource Name: Manna Food Bank (Liberty Ministries)
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Distributes groceries to families in need (ID required).
Frequency: Fridays, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: libertymcf.net

Resource Name: Allen Chapel AME Church Food Pantry
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Food pantry program offering free groceries to the community.
Frequency: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: Food Pantries Directory

Resource Name: Atonement Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Free groceries for local residents.
Frequency: 3rd Tuesday each month, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Rosemont/Sacramento, CA
Website: Food Pantries Directory

Resource Name: Carmichael Food Closet (Presbyterian Church)
Category: Food Closet
Description: Free groceries to local residents (reservation required).
Frequency: Reservation: Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM; Pick-up: 1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Location: Carmichael, CA
Website: Food Pantries Directory

Resource Name: Common Ground Food Pantry
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Grocery-style pantry including produce, dairy, and protein.
Frequency: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Sun: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: foodpantries.org/li/ca_sacramento_common-ground-a-covenant-church-food-pantry

Resource Name: Daughters of Zion Enterpryz Food Pantry
Category: Food & Clothing Pantry
Description: Groceries, diapers, and clothing available.
Frequency: Wednesdays, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: dozenterpryz.org

Resource Name: Elevation Holy Cross Food Locker
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Weekly pantry distribution.
Frequency: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: Food Pantries Directory

Resource Name: New Hope Community Church – The Gift of Groceries
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Weekly food pantry offering dairy, produce, canned goods, and meat.
Frequency: Thursdays
Location: Sacramento (Meadowview), CA
Website: food.uslowcosthousing.com

Resource Name: Joey’s Food Locker
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Weekly grocery-style pantry.
Frequency: Thursdays, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Sacramento (Natomas), CA
Website: natomasunified.org/community/joeys-food-locker

Resource Name: Sierra Arden Neighborhood Food Closet
Category: Food Closet
Description: Pantry distributing groceries multiple days per week.
Frequency: Tue–Fri: 10:00 AM–11:45 AM; Thu: also open 4:00 PM–5:45 PM
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: freefood.org/l/sierra_arden_neighborhood_food_closet

Resource Name: South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet
Category: Food Closet
Description: Serves specific zip codes; schedule varies—call for details.
Frequency: Varies
Location: Sacramento, CA (95822, 95823, 95824, 95826, 95828, 95831, 95832)
Website: Health Education Council

Resource Name: Sunrise Christian Food Ministries
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Weekday pantry services for local residents.
Frequency: Mon–Fri, starting around 11:00 AM
Location: Citrus Heights / Fair Oaks / Orangevale region, CA
Website: Food Pantries Directory

Resource Name: The Salvation Army – Sacramento Metro Food Pantry
Category: Food Pantry & Social Services
Description: Client-choice grocery pantry plus rental and utility assistance.
Frequency: Tue–Thu, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Sacramento (North Highlands), CA
Website: salvationarmyusa.org

Resource Name: SSIP Food Closet
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Monthly grocery support (3 meals/day for 3 days).
Frequency: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Sacramento, CA (zip codes 95822, 95823, 95824, 95826, 95828, 95831, 95832)
Website: ssipfoodcloset.org

Resource Name: St. Vincent de Paul Society – Saint Philomene Church Food Pantry
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Non-perishable groceries and additional support services.
Frequency: Mon–Thu, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Sacramento, CA (2428 Bell St)
Website: svdp-sacramento.org

Resource Name: Twin Lakes Food Bank
Category: Food Pantry
Description: Free groceries and pantry assistance for local residents.
Frequency: Tuesday: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Location: Folsom, CA (95630)
Website: Food Pantries Directory