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14 food pantries in Sacramento

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Food banks, pantries, free meals and SNAP boosts. No judgment, just help. 3 sources, linked on each listing.

Monday

Orangevale · Orangevale Food Bank · 6483 Main Avenue · Food Pantries

Food for Seniors distribution site for eligible adults age 60 and older meeting income guidelines.

When: 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; those Wednesdays 4:30–6:30 p.m.; those Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Listed on Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesLast verified:

Tuesday

Sacramento · Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services · Arcade Church, 3867 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821 · Food Pantries

SFBFS Food for Seniors: USDA 30-pound pre-packed boxes. Age 60+ with income guidelines. Enroll in person with ID/proof of age/address. Arcade Church 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 9–11 a.m.

When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 9–11 a.m.

Source: Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesLast verified:

Sacramento · River City Food Bank · 1800 28th Street · Food Pantries

Free healthy groceries on a choice model. All are welcome. ID is helpful but not required. Bring bags or a cart. Sacramento County residents; no proof of income required.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Sacramento · Union Gospel Mission Sacramento · 400 Bannon Street · Food Pantries

One food box per household every 30 days. Call (916) 447-3268 by 11:30 a.m. the same week to request a box. Bring photo ID and proof of residence.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–3 p.m.

Source: Union Gospel Mission SacramentoLast verified:

Sacramento · River City Food Bank – Midtown · 1800 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 · Food Pantries

River City Food Bank Midtown emergency food distribution Tue & Thu 10:30am–1:30pm. Choice food model—guests select items. All welcome; ID helpful but not required. Bring cart/bags. Once per week full grocery offering per household.

When: Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–1:30pm

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Wednesday

Sacramento · River City Food Bank · 2300 Edison Avenue · Food Pantries

Arden-Arcade distribution at The Center at St. Matthew's. Free groceries, all welcome, ID helpful but not required, no proof of income required.

When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Sacramento · River City Food Bank – Arden-Arcade · 2300 Edison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 (The Center at St. Matthew’s) · Food Pantries

River City Food Bank Arden-Arcade Wed & Fri 10:30am–1:30pm. Choice food model. Arrive early for a number (500/day). All welcome. Non-cook bags available upon request.

When: Wednesday & Friday 10:30am–1:30pm

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Orangevale · Orangevale Food Bank · 6483 Main Avenue · Food Pantries

Food for Seniors distribution site for eligible adults age 60 and older meeting income guidelines.

When: 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; those Wednesdays 4:30–6:30 p.m.; those Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Listed on Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesLast verified:

Thursday

Sacramento · River City Food Bank · 1800 28th Street · Food Pantries

Free healthy groceries on a choice model. All are welcome. ID is helpful but not required. Bring bags or a cart. Sacramento County residents; no proof of income required.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Sacramento · Union Gospel Mission Sacramento · 400 Bannon Street · Food Pantries

One food box per household every 30 days. Call (916) 447-3268 by 11:30 a.m. the same week to request a box. Bring photo ID and proof of residence.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–3 p.m.

Source: Union Gospel Mission SacramentoLast verified:

Sacramento · River City Food Bank – Midtown · 1800 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 · Food Pantries

River City Food Bank Midtown emergency food distribution Tue & Thu 10:30am–1:30pm. Choice food model—guests select items. All welcome; ID helpful but not required. Bring cart/bags. Once per week full grocery offering per household.

When: Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–1:30pm

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Orangevale · Orangevale Food Bank · 6483 Main Avenue · Food Pantries

Food for Seniors distribution site for eligible adults age 60 and older meeting income guidelines.

When: 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; those Wednesdays 4:30–6:30 p.m.; those Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Listed on Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesLast verified:

Friday

Sacramento · River City Food Bank · 2300 Edison Avenue · Food Pantries

Arden-Arcade distribution at The Center at St. Matthew's. Free groceries, all welcome, ID helpful but not required, no proof of income required.

When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Sacramento · River City Food Bank – Arden-Arcade · 2300 Edison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 (The Center at St. Matthew’s) · Food Pantries

River City Food Bank Arden-Arcade Wed & Fri 10:30am–1:30pm. Choice food model. Arrive early for a number (500/day). All welcome. Non-cook bags available upon request.

When: Wednesday & Friday 10:30am–1:30pm

Source: River City Food BankLast verified:

Every day / Anytime

Sacramento · Union Gospel Mission Sacramento · 400 Bannon Street · Food Pantries

Join each evening for chapel at 7:30 p.m. and dinner at 8:30 p.m. Campus is at 400 Bannon Street.

When: Daily chapel 7:30 p.m., dinner 8:30 p.m.

Source: Union Gospel Mission SacramentoLast verified:

Sacramento · Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services · 3867 Marconi Avenue · Food Pantries

Food for Seniors: about 30-pound USDA grocery boxes for low-income people age 60+. Arden-Arcade site is Arcade Church. Income limits apply.

When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9–11 a.m.

Source: Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesLast verified:

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