Food Assistance Resources
SNAP Benefits Lapse
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SNAP Benefits Lapse
As we move into November with the Federal Government shutdown, we recognize that many families may experience an interruption in food assistance benefits. Gateway Community Charters is exploring every way to continue supporting students and ensuring that all students have access to healthy meals. GCC is ready to support our students and families in need of help accessing food. Please see free resources below.
Local Food Bank & Community Resources
Local Food Bank & Community Resources![]()
Local Food Bank & Community Resources
To support families experiencing food insecurity, we’ve compiled a list of local food banks and community resources below. Each listing includes locations, hours of operation, and contact information.
Families can also use the Sacramento Food Bank’s online search tool to find nearby food pantries and distribution sites. Click here to access the tool or call (916) 456-1980 for assistance.
For additional resources throughout Sacramento County, dial 211 or (916) 498-1000, or visit 211sacramento.org/211
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Central / Midtown / Downtown Sacramento
| Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services | Family Services 1951 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838 |
(916) 456-1980 • Largest provider • Countywide partners |
| River City Food Bank (Midtown) | 1800 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 | Tue/Thu 10:30–1:30 • No ID required |
| Hart Senior Center Pantry | 915 27th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 | 3rd Wed 9–10:30 am • Seniors only |
| South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet | 5625 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95822 | Mon–Fri 9–11:30 am |
| Community Food Pantry (Southpointe Christian Center) | South Sacramento | Mon 7:30–9 am • Drive-thru / walk-up |
| G7 Thy Presence Ministries | 3101 Redding Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820 | Fri 6:30–8 pm • Tue 6:30–8 pm • Sun 2–3 pm |
| New Hope Community Church Pantry | 1821 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832 | Thursdays • Weekly pantry |
North Sacramento / Natomas / North Highlands
| Joey’s Food Locker | 3301 Fong Ranch Rd, Sacramento, CA | Thu 4–5:30 pm • Evening hours |
| South Natomas Community Center Pantry | 2921 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95833 | 1st & 3rd Tue 9–11 am |
| The Salvation Army Family Services | 3213 Orange Grove Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660 | Tue/Thu 10–2 |
| North Highlands Christian Food Ministry | 6007 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660 | Mon–Wed 9–12 |
| Manna Food Bank | 4840 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA | Fri 9:30–12 |
| Purpose & Legacy TEFAP/USDA Pantry | 5314 Walnut Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841 | Mon 1–3 • Tue/Wed 12–2 • Thu 4–6 • Fri 11–1 |
East Sacramento / Arden-Arcade / Carmichael / Citrus Heights
| River City Food Bank (Arden-Arcade) | 2300 Edison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 | Wed/Fri 10:30–1:30 |
| Arcade Church Drive-Thru Pantry | 3867 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 | Tue 9–11 am • Drive-thru only |
| Carmichael Food Closet | 5645 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 | Mon–Fri 10–12 |
| Carmichael Presbyterian Church Food Closet | 5645 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 | Mon–Fri 2–3:30 |
| St. John the Evangelist Pantry | 5751 Locust Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 | Wed 7–10 am |
| Sunrise Christian Food Ministry | 5901 San Juan Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 | Mon–Fri 10–1 |
Orangevale / Fair Oaks / Suburban Northeast
| Orangevale–Fair Oaks Food Bank | 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 | Mon 11–1 • Wed 4:30–6:30 • Thu/Fri 10–12:30 |
| Food for Seniors – Orangevale (SFBFS) | 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 | Senior distribution on Mon/Wed/Fri |
| Community Free Fridges (Sacramento) | Multiple neighborhoods across city and county | 24/7 self-serve • Stock depends on community |
| St. Philomene Food Closet | 2428 Bell St, Sacramento, CA 95825 | Mon–Tue 9–12 • Fresh produce on Monday |
Elk Grove / South County
| Elk Grove Food Bank Services | 9820 Dino Dr #140, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | Mon–Fri 10–3 • Sat 9–12 |
| Elk Grove Food Bank – Seniors Box Program | 9888 Kent St, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | Monthly • 9–11 am |
| SVDP Good Shepherd Conference | 9539 Racquet Ct, Sacramento, CA | Mon 9–10 am |
Rancho Cordova / East County
| Elevation Holy Cross Food Distribution | 9000 Jackson Rd, Sacramento, CA 95826 | Tue 10–11 am |
| Rancho Cordova Food Locker | 10497 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 | 4th Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30–11:30 |
| Produce for All – One Community Health | Christian Brothers HS Campus, Sacramento | Tue/Thu 2–4 pm • Produce only |
| Capital Compassion (Capital Christian Center) | 10151 Croydon Way #3, Sacramento, CA | One bag/month • Call ahead |
Contact Us
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Contact Us
If you need additional support, please complete our Resource Connection Form, and your Community Engagement/Community School Specialist will contact you. You can also reach us at GCC-CED@gcccharters.org or (916) 286-5159 x 22402
