Food Resources

This list was created to help connect individuals, families, and communities across California with local food banks and distribution centers offering free and accessible food resources. No one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Each of the below resources are currently providing food to those in need. 

STATEWIDE RESOURCES:

California Association of Food Banks: Link 

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Find Help: Link

(Helps find the nearest food pantry/distribution center. Also has resources for housing and other categories.)

California Department of Social Services: Link

(Lists food services for each county in California)

California WIC: Link 

(California WIC is open during the federal government shutdown. WIC offices are open during the federal government shutdown. WIC continues to serve and enroll families. Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments)

 

REGIONAL RESOURCES:

Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency: Link

Central California Food Locator: Link

Merced County Food Bank: Link

Imperial Valley Food Bank: Link

Siskiyou Food Bank: Link

(Lists resources for Yreka and Scott Valley) 

Trinity County Food Resources: Link

Trinity County Food Bank: Link

Tehama County Food Resources: Link

Yolo Food Bank: Link

Yuba/Sutter Food Bank: Link

Redwood Empire Food Bank: Link

San Bernardino County Food Resources: Link

Food Bank El Dorado County: Link

Food Bank of Nevada County: Link

Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano: Link

Fresno EOC: Link

(Lists sites in Cantua Creek/Three Rocks, Mendota, Parlier, Sanger, Orange Cove, Firebaugh, Pinedale-Fresno, BIOLA, Five Points, and Fresno EOC-LCC)

DISTRIBUTION CALENDAR: Link

Catholic Charities: Link

(Sites in Fresno, Bakersfield, and Merced)

Second Harvest: Link 

(Counties Served: Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne, and Amador)

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: Link

San Luis Obispo Food Bank: Link

San Diego County Food Services: Link

KCAPS (Kingsburg): Link

Food Link (Tulare County): Link

Emergency Food Bank (Stockton): Link


 

STUDENT RESOURCES: 

University of California Basic Needs Initiative: Link

Community College CalFresh Outreach Program: Link

Fresno State Bulldog Pantry: Link

Fresno City College: Link

Reedley College: Link

Visalia (COS): Link 

Bakersfield College: Link

San Diego State Food Pantry: Link

Chico State Food Panty: Link

CA State LA Food Pantry: Link

Stanislaus State Food Pantry: Link