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Dear Friends!,
River City Food Bank (RCFB) continues to see historically high demand, serving nearly 30,000 people each month. As changes to the safety net take effect and we head into the holidays, already one of our busiest times, we know more of our neighbors may need a little extra help.
Thanks to you, RCFB will be here when they do. Every week, our community comes together to provide healthy, meaningful food, help people access and keep CalFresh benefits, and make sure everyone who walks through our doors is welcomed with dignity, compassion and respect.
For Daren and Lila, RCFB provides a little extra help at the end of the month as they care for their two-year-old daughter and prepare to welcome another baby. “I come here because I know I can get nutritious food,” Lila shared. “We all need that right now, and I am grateful that we can count on this help each month.”
I am grateful, too. Thank you for showing up for our community as donors, volunteers, partners and friends. Your support helps families like Lila’s put healthy food on the table and know they have a community they can count on.
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Amanda McCarthy
Executive Director
| | Holiday Food & Ways to Help | |
Sharing Food This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for coming together, sharing meals, and making memories. At RCFB, we're helping Sacramento County neighbors bring food to their tables this Thanksgiving season.
Join us for our Holiday Food Distributions, where families and individuals can select food for the holidays.
Holiday Distribution Schedule
Arden Site
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10:30am – 1:30pm
2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
Midtown Site
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
10:30am – 1:30pm
1800 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
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Thank You, Anthem!
A heartfelt thank-you to Anthem, our Premier Sponsor for this year's Holiday Food Distributions!
In addition to their generous sponsorship, Anthem representatives will be onsite at both our Arden and Midtown holiday distributions to answer Medi-Cal questions and help connect neighbors with valuable healthcare resources.
Thank you, Anthem, for supporting our community this holiday season!
| | Give Food for the Holidays | | | |
Shop or Host and Online Food Drive
Shop our online food drive - the easiest way to give groceries RCFB needs, delivered directly to support our neighbors.
| | Rally your coworkers, friends, or family to shop for healthy groceries delivered to RCFB - no collection bins required! | | |
Donate Food
Food donations can be dropped off at our Arden Site, located at 2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821.
Drop-Off Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 8:00am – 2:00pm
| | | Fall Health & Resource Fair | |
Connecting Our Community to Care
River City Food Bank's Fall Health & Resource Fair brought health services, community resources, and family fun to our Arden Site during food distribution!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor, Anthem, and the participating organizations, guests connected with valuable services to support their well-being, and our youngest visitors enjoyed balloon animals and face painting!
At RCFB, supporting our neighbors means healthy groceries and connections to care and community. Thank you to Anthem, our partners, staff, and volunteers for making it possible!
| | Thank You Distribution Sponsors! | | |
A heartfelt thank-you to CoreGiving, TruConnect, and SMUD for supporting our neighbors through Distribution Day Sponsorships, volunteering and community resources. Your generosity helps RCFB provide healthy groceries and a warm welcome as the need for food assistance grows!
Thank you for showing up for our neighbors and helping us build a stronger, healthier community!
| | You Can Sponsor a Distribution | |
Sponsor a Day, Make an Impact
Help bring fresh, healthy groceries to hundreds of Sacramento County neighbors by sponsoring a Distribution Day at River City Food Bank!
For $500 or $1,000, individuals, families, businesses, and groups can sponsor a day of giving at our Arden or Midtown Site. Choose a date that's meaningful to you, celebrate a special occasion, or simply give back to your community.
| | | Advocacy - Take Action Now | | | |
Act: Protect SNAP Benefits
Millions of Americans are losing access to critical food assistance as cuts under H.R. 1 take effect. With more families facing food insecurity, Congress must act to prevent further harm.
During the upcoming lame-duck session, Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that reverses harmful SNAP cuts and stops the shifting of program costs to states.
Your voice matters! Urge your Members of Congress to take action and help protect access to essential food assistance.
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Do Good. Feel Good. Volunteer!
Sometimes, one of the best ways to lift our own spirits is by doing something good for someone else. Volunteering brings people together, creates meaningful connections, and gives us a sense of purpose and belonging.
At RCFB, every helping hand makes a difference. Whether you're preparing groceries or helping neighbors during distribution, you're supporting your community, sharing kindness, building connections, and finding a little joy along the way.
Shifts are now available to sign up for Nov., Dec. and Jan.
| | | Fall Distribution Calendar | |
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River City Food Bank’s Fall Calendar is now available!
Check out upcoming distribution dates, closures, and special Holiday Distributions at our Arden and Midtown Sites.
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Upcoming Holiday Closures
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 20 – Closed - distribution only
- November 25–27 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 24 – January 1 – Holiday Closure
| | RCFB's CalFresh outreach team helps anyone experiencing food insecurity to submit expenses and/or calculate current benefits. | | |
CalFresh assistance is currently available by appointment or drop-in:
Midtown
1800 28th Street, Sacramento 95816
Tuesday and Thursday
10:30am-1:30pm
Arden-Arcade
The Center at St. Matthew's
2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento 95821
Wednesday and Friday
10:30am-1:30pm
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CalFresh services are available in the following languages: English, Spanish
Interested in applying or have questions?
Call us at 916-233-4075 or complete a referral form and email it back to us at CalFresh@Rivercityfoodbank.org
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Connecting Our Community to CalFresh Resources
RCFB’s CalFresh team connected with more than 150 community members and helped eight households at SMUD’s October 1 resources Fair!
A big thank-you to SMUD for hosting such a well-organized event and bringing our community together to connect with valuable resources.
| CalFresh Outreach Returns to College Campuses | |
CalFresh Outreach at Community College Campuses
We're back on campus! RCFB's CalFresh Outreach team visits Sacramento City College and Cosumnes River College three times each month to help students understand eligibility, apply and keep their benefits.
RCFB is helping students to access food assistance so that they can focus on their education without worrying about their next meal.
| CalFresh Training Workshop: Navigating New Requirements | |
Join RCFB’s CalFresh Training Workshop for agencies with prior CalFresh training or outreach experience. Learn about new work requirements, eligibility changes, exemptions and ways to support our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Monday, November 9, 2026
9:00am – 12:30pm
Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
Attend in person or via Zoom
Registration is $50, with scholarships available. Register by November 5!
Questions? Contact Amy Dierlam at 916-233-4075.
| | | | Thank You CalFresh Funders | | |
Jorge first visited River City Food Bank many years ago as a young student with his family. As a young adult now navigating life on his own, he has returned for a different reason: to make sure he and his roommate have enough to eat.
After paying their bills, Jorge and his roommate found themselves with little money left for groceries. Remembering RCFB, Jorge decided to visit the Midtown Site. He arrived near closing time, picked up a few items, and discovered that the food he received would help them get through the week without going hungry.
Encouraged by that experience, Jorge looked up more information and planned another visit, this time to Arden. Arriving early enough to shop, he filled his cart and left with two full boxes of groceries, including fresh eggs.
Without a car, Jorge had a creative plan to get everything home: strap the boxes to his skateboard and push them along. Fortunately, his ride arrived just in time, and he was able to load his groceries into the trunk.
When Jorge told his mother about the food he received, he even offered to share. She gently declined, wanting to make sure her son had everything he needed.
Throughout his visit, Jorge's bright spirit and gratitude were unmistakable. His story is a reminder that food insecurity can affect anyone, including young adults working hard to build an independent life.
For Jorge, having access to nutritious groceries means one less worry and a little more room to focus on what comes next.
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| Thank You to Our Community Partners | | Visit and learn more about the RCFB Community Partners below: | |
Contact Us
PO Box 160204
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-446-2627
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Midtown Distribution
1800 28th St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Tuesday & Thursday
10:30am-1:30pm
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Arden-Arcade Distribution
2300 Edison Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
Wednesday & Friday
10:30am-1:30pm
| | BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD BE HUNGRY | | | | |
