Greetings!
The number of students experiencing food insecurity dramatically increases during summer months when school meals are unavailable. Families face difficult, if not impossible, choices between putting food on the table and meeting other basic needs, including housing.
Thanks to you, our neighbors can count on River City Food Bank to access healthy groceries and CalFresh assistance year-round! We stand by our philosophy that no one should be hungry, and we are here for our community when they need us most.
Yolanda has daughters in third, fifth and ninth grades. She proudly told me that the girls get good grades and have a lot of friends. Yolanda was grateful for the school breakfast, lunch and snacks but now struggles to keep up with meals during the summer. She said, “We work hard but finances are tight. I don’t know what I would do if we couldn’t come here to get groceries.”
Your gifts of time and support make this possible. Because of you, our neighbors can count on River City Food Bank for healthy, meaningful food this summer and beyond – thank you!
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Amanda McCarthy
Executive Director
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Final School Pantry Distribution |
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River City Food Bank joined Greer Elementary at the Farm to Wellness Summer Fair to support the last food distribution of the school year. We are grateful to have the opportunity to partner and build a healthier community.
A heartfelt thank you to No Kid Hungry, the team at San Juan Unified School District and the amazing volunteers from Point West Rotary for ensuring that our students and their families had the healthy food they need to thrive.
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River City Food Bank stands in solidarity with our neighbors as we commemorated Juneteenth. As we reflect upon the historic milestone of freedom for enslaved African Americans, we acknowledge the continued pursuit of equality and justice.
We recognize the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of the Black community. Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the progress we've made and the work that lies ahead in creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
Together, we can build a future where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
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Happy Pride Month! River City Food Bank proudly celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community and believes in fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.
Together, let's ensure that all our neighbors have access to healthy food as we celebrate love, diversity, and equality. Listen to RCFB guest, Eiam, HERE.
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Save the Date for Empty Bowls |
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EVENT DETAILS
When: September 21, 2023
Where: Sacramento Zoo
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
River City Food Bank is thrilled to announce that we will return to the Sacramento Zoo to host our 20th annual Empty Bowls event!
As RCFB’s only major fundraiser, Empty Bowls provides critical operating support to purchase and distribute healthy food to anyone experiencing food insecurity in Sacramento County.
With your help, RCFB is here for our neighbors - offering a choice of healthy, meaningful groceries and assistance with CalFresh. Your support ensures that RCFB can meet the growing need and serve anyone who walks through our doors with dignity, compassion and respect.
We hope you can join us. Become a sponsor today!
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Celebrating Our New Garden |
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Here we grow! With support from Agency on Aging Area 4, RCFB recently installed garden beds at the Midtown location! Special thanks to staff and volunteers who worked hard to help build the new urban garden. We look forward to growing and serving fresh, seasonal produce to our guests right from our parking lot!
Are you interested in growing your own fruit and vegetables? Use your CalFresh EBT card to purchase seeds.
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RCFB's Monthly Diaper Distribution |
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Beginning in June, River City Food Bank will hosting a monthly diaper distributions.
Diapers will be available on the following dates: Emergency Distribution sites on the 2nd Friday of this month in Midtown and Friday, July 21st in Arden-Arcade.
MIDTOWN – JULY 14
10:30am - 1:30pm
1800 28th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Diapers only - No Food
10:30am - 1:30pm
2300 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
Thanks to our partnership with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services' Diaper Program, RCFB can offer diapers to any family in need!
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River City Food Bank needs your help filling volunteer shifts at Midtown and Arden distribution sites!
RCFB is serving more than 27,000 people per month and that is absolutely not be possible without the help of volunteers every week. Please consider signing up as an individual or bringing a group to support our neighbors in need.
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RCFB's CalFresh Outreach team is here to help anyone experiencing food insecurity to submit expenses and/or calculate your current benefits. We offer CalFresh assistance in a variety of languages to include English, Farsi, Dari, Pashto and Spanish. |
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CalFresh assistance is currently available by appointment or drop-in at RCFB's Emergency Food Distribution sites:
Midtown
(1800 28th St. Sacramento, CA 95816)
Tuesday - Thursday from 10:30am-1:30pm
Arden-Arcade
(2300 Edison Ave Sacramento, CA 95821)
Friday from 10:30am-1:30pm
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River City Food Bank is looking for Bilingual (Russian) and (Farsi) CalFresh Outreach Assistants. Join our incredible CalFresh team to make a meaningful difference in the community.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in this exciting position, visit:
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In your neighborhood:
RCFB will be at the following locations:
Pension K appts – downtown (for tenants: Thursday, July 6th 10am – 12pm
Sac City College – MAS – SSF Health Fair:
Friday, July 7th 10am – 3pm
WIND Youth Center for unsheltered youth: Wednesday July 12th 11:30 am – 1:30pm
American River College Food Distribution: Wednesday, July 19th 9-11am at the Portable Village
American River College Beaver Cares office by appt ONLY: Thursday, July 20th from 2-4pm
SCUSD Serna Center – Family Resource Fair: Saturday, July 29th 10am – 1pm.
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This month:
River City Food Bank is grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Afghan Support Center event, which provided vital information about CalFresh benefits to newly arriving and resettled families.
We offer emergency food assistance and resources, including CalFresh, to help as people are arriving in Sacramento. All are welcome. Join us in creating a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
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Thank You CalFresh Funders |
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Do you feel passionate about alleviating hunger if your community? Join the team at River City Food Bank! |
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Become a Community Partner |
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Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Become a Community Partner today!
Community Partners are essential collaborators in RCFB’s work to alleviate hunger.
Through annual partnership, your company, business or organization can make a positive, sustainable impact in our community. Click below to learn more about becoming a Community Partner or contact Erika Fatula, Director of Fund Development.
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Cece and Tony bid farewell to their home in Texas several months ago to embark on a journey to California.
Since their arrival, they have had trouble finding a stable place to live. They occasionally stay with friends but spend most nights sleeping in their car.
Recently, Cece got a job at Amazon. She is excited about employment but knows they still need to find stable, affordable housing. While looking at local resources, Cece and Tony found River City Food Bank and decided to give it a try. They were thrilled with their experience and appreciated the options for guests who do not have a kitchen.
Tony and Cece also learned that they could use their CalFresh (EBT) dollars to purchase healthy, fresh food at local farmers markets. They couldn't help but compare the freshness of the food they selected at River City Food Bank to the fruit and vegetables at the farmers market!
At RCFB, they found a sense of belonging and community. The staff and volunteers treated them with care and respect and created an environment where they feel valued.
Thank YOU for making this possible!
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Thanks to Our Community Partners |
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Contact Us
PO Box 160204
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-446-2627
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Midtown Distribution
1800 28th St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Tuesday thru Thursday
10:30am-1:30pm
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Arden-Arcade Distribution
2300 Edison Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
Friday & Saturday
10:30am-1:30pm
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BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD BE HUNGRY |
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