Gateway Community Charters - Family Resources

Family Resources

This Family Resource Guide is designed to connect families of our school community with resources to help in times of need. This Guide is made possible through the Gateway Community Charters - Community Engagement Team, 2-1-1 Sacramento and various other community resource organizations. There are many additional services located throughout Sacramento County and the surrounding areas, that residents may want to turn to for help.

- 2025-2026 Family & Community Resource Guide

For more information, questions or concerns please reach out to our Community Engagement Department, gcc-ced@gcccharters.org

⚠ SNAP Benefits Lapse

⚠ 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. 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.

Central / Midtown / Downtown Sacramento

Sacramento Food Bank & 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

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

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Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is the largest non-profit provider of basic human needs in Sacramento County, and they have a simple goal, to offer our community the resources they need to shape their best tomorrow.

In addition to being a Food Pantry, the Sacramento Food Bank offers a number of services to the community including:

For more information, please contact the Sacramento Food Bank at (916) 456-1980.

Sacramento County Resources

This 2-1-1 web site is a database that allows Sacramento county residents to search through thousands of local health and human resources; learn more about agencies, their programs, and the services they offer; see details about their eligibility and intake requirements, fees if any, languages available, hours of operation, and more.

For more assistance, dial 2-1-1 or (916) 498-1000 or (800) 500-4931 or email at info@211sacramento.org.

Findhelp.org is a free online resource that helps families easily search for and connect with local support services. By entering your ZIP code, you can find free or reduced-cost help in your area, including resources for food, housing, medical care, financial assistance, childcare, education, and more. The site is user-friendly, requires no account, and searches are anonymous—making it a safe and convenient option for all families to access support when they need it.

Key features include:

- Search for resources by ZIP code
- Free and reduced-cost programs nationwide
- No sign-in or personal information required
- Services available for a wide range of needs (food, housing, healthcare, education, and more)
- Available in multiple languages