River City Food Bank

Has River City Food Bank helped you or your family through a difficult time? 💛

Every person who walks through our doors has a unique story about resilience, hope, recovery, community and more.

If RCFB has been a safety net for you or someone you love, we'd be honored to hear your story. Your experience may inspire others, help reduce the stigma around asking for help, and remind our community why access to healthy food matters.

Leave a comment below or send us a direct message to share your story. We would love to hear from you.

Help us support local families with young children. 💛

River City Food Bank is preparing for our next Diaper Distribution on July 13, and we need your help with supplies for the families who rely on this program.

We are especially in need of:
Diapers sizes 4–7
Baby wipes

While larger sizes are most needed, we gratefully accept diapers of all sizes.

For many families, diapers are a significant expense. Your donation can help parents and caregivers provide a healthy, comfortable start for their little ones while stretching household budgets further.

Every diaper makes a difference.

Learn more about donating: https://rivercityfoodbank.org/food-donation/

Thank you for helping us care for our youngest neighbors.

Need groceries this week? River City Food Bank is here to help.

All are welcome. No referral is required, and our team is here to offer healthy, meaningful food in a welcoming environment.

Midtown
1800 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Tuesday & Thursday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Arden
2300 Edison Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
Wednesday & Friday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Please help us share this information with friends, family, and neighbors who may benefit from our services.

Today we're celebrating Thomas and his one-year anniversary with River City Food Bank! 🎉💛

Over the past year, Thomas has become an important part of the RCFB team, bringing dedication, hard work, and a willingness to help wherever needed. Known for his love of food and passion for helping nourish others, Thomas plays a valuable role in ensuring our neighbors have access to healthy, meaningful groceries.

Whether he's supporting operations behind the scenes or helping make distributions successful, Thomas approaches his work with care, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serving the community.

Thank you, Thomas, for an incredible first year and for sharing your passion, positivity, and love of food with River City Food Bank. We're grateful to have you on the team and look forward to many more years ahead.

Please join us in congratulating Thomas on his one-year anniversary!

Today, River City Food Bank is closed in observance of Juneteenth. 💛

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 - the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It is a day to honor freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice.

As we recognize this important holiday, we encourage our community to take a moment to reflect on its history and significance.

Food distribution will resume next week:
📍 Midtown: Tuesday, June 23 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Arden Arcade: Wednesday, June 24 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

We look forward to welcoming our neighbors back during our regular distribution hours.

At River City Food Bank, food is only part of the story. Sometimes the most meaningful support comes from a conversation, a shared experience, or someone willing to help bridge a language barrier. 💛

When Zoey first came to River City Food Bank, she was looking for help. Living on disability with her children grown and out on their own, life had become much quieter than it once was.

What she found was more than groceries.

She found connection.

While waiting in line, Zoey began talking with other guests - sharing stories, laughter, and moments of understanding with neighbors who, like her, were navigating life's challenges.

That's one of the reasons multilingual volunteers, staff, and even guests are so important. Whether it's helping someone understand a process, translating a conversation, or simply making a neighbor feel welcome, every interaction matters.

Today, Zoey often takes ingredients home not only for herself, but to prepare meals for neighbors who cannot cook for themselves. What started with receiving support became an opportunity to give support.

At River City Food Bank, all are welcome. And every act of kindness - whether it's sharing food, sharing a language, or sharing a moment of connection - helps strengthen our community.

That's what neighbors helping neighbors looks like. ❤️

Important CalFresh changes are now in effect.
Beginning June 1, 2026, new federal requirements may affect CalFresh eligibility for some adults in Sacramento County.

Adults ages 18–64 without dependent children under 13 may now be required to work, volunteer, or participate in approved activities for at least 20 hours per week to continue receiving benefits, unless they qualify for an exemption.

Without an exemption, benefits may be limited to 3 months within a 36-month period.

These changes may affect individuals:
✔ When applying for CalFresh
✔ During annual recertification

Some households could begin losing benefits as early as October 2026.

If you have questions about how these changes may affect you or your family, River City Food Bank's CalFresh Outreach team is here to help.

📞 Call 916-233-4075 for free assistance with applications, renewals, eligibility questions, and benefit support.

Please help us share this information with friends, family, and neighbors who may be impacted.

Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority team joined us in Midtown to help distribute healthy groceries to neighbors throughout our community. 💛

From welcoming guests to helping keep distribution running smoothly, they played an important role in ensuring hundreds of individuals and families received the food they needed.

Volunteers are critical to help River City Food Bank provide healthy food with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Thank you, California High-Speed Rail Authority, for helping strengthen the safety net for our Sacramento neighbors!

During Pride Month, we recognize that LGBTQ+ individuals and families experience food insecurity at disproportionately higher rates due to discrimination, housing instability, barriers to employment, and other systemic challenges. Food justice means ensuring that everyone has access to healthy food, dignity, and the support they need to thrive. 💛

Food Justice Warrior Spotlight: Chef Preeti Mistry

Food has always brought people together - but it can also be a powerful force for change.

Chef, author, and activist Preeti Mistry has spent their career challenging barriers within the culinary world while advocating for fair treatment, safe workplaces, and greater inclusion for marginalized communities.

"There are no rules - to me, that comes a lot from being q***r." Mistry shared this sentiment during an interview featured in an article by Eater

By connecting food, culture, and advocacy, Preeti demonstrates how creating welcoming spaces at the table can help build stronger, more equitable communities.

At River City Food Bank, we believe everyone deserves access to healthy food and a place where they feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

This Pride Month, we celebrate leaders who are transforming food systems through courage, creativity, and inclusion.