Food insecurity continues to be a real challenge for many families across our region. If you, a colleague, or a loved one need help accessing nutritious food, a strong network of local food banks and pantries is ready to support you — with dignity, compassion, and respect.
You are not alone. These organizations work every day to make sure healthy food and essential supplies reach those who need them most.
👉🏽 Call 211 to get connected to local food assistance or share the following list of trusted resources with anyone in need. Together, we can take care of our community.
Sacramento County
South Sacramento Christian Center
Free Grocery Distribution for Families
📅 Saturdays | ⏰ 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
River City Food Bank
📍 1800 28th Street (Midtown) & Arden-Arcade site
🌐 rivercityfoodbank.org
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
🌐 sacramentofoodbank.org
📍 Serves all of Sacramento County
Use their Food Finder tool online to locate partner pantries near you.
Yolo County
Yolo Food Bank
🌐 yolofoodbank.org
📍 Serving Yolo County residents
San Joaquin & Surrounding Counties
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
📍 1220 Vanderbilt Cir, Manteca
Serves San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, and the Mother Lode counties
Emergency Food Bank
📍 7 W Scotts Ave, Stockton
Tracy Interfaith Ministries
📍 311 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy
Bread of Life
Provides food and other essential products to local families
Garden Acres Community Center
📍 607 Bird Ave, Stockton
Offers monthly food distributions
Saint Mary’s Dining Room – Food Distribution Center
📍 545 W Sonora St, Stockton
Statewide & National Resources
California Association of Food Banks
Find the primary food bank in your county:
🌐 cafoodbanks.org/our-members
Feeding America
Use the Food Bank Locator to find help near you:
🌐 feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Community Support Highlight
Food Now Fund – Emergency Relief
Established by the San Joaquin and Lodi Community Foundations, this fund provides emergency grants to local organizations responding to the loss of SNAP benefits and growing food insecurity.
At The SOL Project, we believe that health begins with access — and that no one in our community should go hungry. Please share these resources widely and help ensure every family has the support they need.
Contributed by Twlia Laster
