If you are facing food insecurity and need immediate help, please call 2-1-1 to connect with health and human service programs in your area. The 2-1-1 helpline is available 24/7 to provide confidential assistance.
A diverse group of volunteers and staff working diligently at a food bank, sorting and packing nutritious food donations for distribution to the community in need.
Understanding Local Food Banks and Their Vital Role
Local Food Banks are crucial community organizations dedicated to alleviating hunger. As 501(c)3 nonprofits with community-led boards, they operate as central hubs in the fight against food insecurity. Food banks don’t directly provide food from this website; instead, they work tirelessly within their localities to ensure that everyone has access to healthy and nutritious food options. They achieve this by engaging in various activities, including soliciting and receiving food donations from various sources, managing the storage of both fresh produce and essential pantry items, and efficiently distributing these resources to those in need through a network of partner agencies.
Beyond food distribution, local food banks often play a broader role in connecting individuals with other vital support services. They act as community resource centers, helping people access essential benefits and fostering a spirit of volunteerism. Operating on core principles of client choice, dignity, and respect, these organizations are deeply committed to serving the diverse communities within California with appreciation and understanding. To learn more about these impactful organizations, explore 10 Food Bank Facts.
Alameda
[
Alameda County Community Food Bank
https://www.accfb.org ](https://www.accfb.org)
(510) 635-3663
Alpine
[
Food Bank of El Dorado County
https://foodbankedc.org ](https://foodbankedc.org)
(530) 621-9950
Amador
[
Interfaith Council of Amador
https://www.feedamador.org ](https://www.feedamador.org)
(209) 267-9006
Butte
[
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank ](https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank)
(530) 712-2600
Calaveras
[
The Resource Connection Food Bank
https://trcac.org/the-food-bank ](https://trcac.org/the-food-bank)
(209) 754-1257
Colusa
[
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank ](https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank)
(530) 712-2600
Contra Costa
[
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
https://www.foodbankccs.org ](https://www.foodbankccs.org)
(855) 309-3663
Del Norte
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Rural Human Services
http://ruralhumanservices.net ](http://ruralhumanservices.net)
707-464-7441
El Dorado
[
Food Bank of El Dorado County
https://foodbankedc.org ](https://foodbankedc.org)
(530) 621-9950
Fresno
[
Central California Food Bank
https://ccfoodbank.org ](https://ccfoodbank.org)
(559) 237-3663
Glenn
[
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank ](https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank)
(530) 712-2600
Humboldt
[
Food for People
https://www.foodforpeople.org ](https://www.foodforpeople.org)
(707) 445-3166
Imperial
[
Imperial Valley Food Bank
http://www.ivfoodbank.com ](http://www.ivfoodbank.com)
(760) 370-0966
Inyo
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA)
https://www.imaca.net ](https://www.imaca.net)
(760) 873-8557
Kern
[
Community Action Partnership of Kern
http://www.capk.org ](http://www.capk.org)
(661) 398-4520
Kings
[
Kings Community Action Organization
https://www.kcao.org ](https://www.kcao.org)
(559) 582-4386
Lake
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Clearlake Gleaners Inc
https://getfood.refb.org/sites/clearlake-gleaners-finley ](https://getfood.refb.org/sites/clearlake-gleaners-finley)
(707) 263-8082
Los Angeles
[
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
https://www.lafoodbank.org ](https://www.lafoodbank.org)
(323) 234-3030
[
Westside Food Bank
http://www.westsidefoodbankca.org ](http://www.westsidefoodbankca.org)
(310) 828-6016
Madera
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Madera County Food Bank
https://www.maderafoodbank.com ](https://www.maderafoodbank.com)
(559) 674-1482
Marin
[
SF-Marin Food Bank
https://www.sfmfoodbank.org ](https://www.sfmfoodbank.org)
(415) 282-1900
Mariposa
[
Merced County Food Bank
https://mmcfb.org ](https://mmcfb.org)
(209) 726-3663
Mendocino
[
Mendocino Food & Nutrition Program – The Fort Bragg Food Bank
http://www.fortbraggfoodbank.org ](http://www.fortbraggfoodbank.org)
(707) 964-9404 /9409
Merced
[
Merced County Food Bank
https://mmcfb.org ](https://mmcfb.org)
(209) 726-3663
Mono
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA)
https://www.imaca.net ](https://www.imaca.net)
(760) 873-8557
Monterey
[
Food Bank for Monterey County
https://www.foodbankformontereycounty.org ](https://www.foodbankformontereycounty.org)
(831) 758-1523
Napa
[
Community Action of Napa Valley Food Bank
http://canv.org ](http://canv.org)
(707) 253-6128
Nevada
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Food Bank of Nevada County
https://foodbankofnc.org ](https://foodbankofnc.org)
(530) 272-3796
Orange
[
Orange County Food Bank
https://ocfoodbank.org ](https://ocfoodbank.org)
(714) 897-6670
[
Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County
https://www.feedoc.org ](https://www.feedoc.org)
(949) 653-2900
Placer
[
Placer Food Bank
http://placerfoodbank.org ](http://placerfoodbank.org)
(916) 783-0481
Plumas
[
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank ](https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank)
(530) 712-2600
Riverside
[
Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino
https://www.feedingamericaie.org ](https://www.feedingamericaie.org)
(951) 359-4757
[
FIND – Food In Need of Distribution
http://www.findfoodbank.org ](http://www.findfoodbank.org)
(760) 775-3663
Sacramento
[
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org ](https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org)
(916) 456-1980
San Benito
[
Community Food Bank of San Benito County
https://communityfoodbankofsbc.org ](https://communityfoodbankofsbc.org)
(831) 637-0340
San Bernardino
[
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County
https://www.capsbc.org ](https://www.capsbc.org)
(909) 723-1500
[
Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino
https://www.feedingamericaie.org ](https://www.feedingamericaie.org)
(951) 359-4757
San Diego
[
Feeding San Diego
https://feedingsandiego.org ](https://feedingsandiego.org)
(858) 452-3663
[
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
https://sandiegofoodbank.org ](https://sandiegofoodbank.org)
(858) 527-1419
San Francisco
[
SF-Marin Food Bank
https://www.sfmfoodbank.org ](https://www.sfmfoodbank.org)
(415) 282-1900
San Joaquin
[
Emergency Food Bank
http://www.stocktonfoodbank.org ](http://www.stocktonfoodbank.org)
(209) 464-7369
[
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
https://www.localfoodbank.org ](https://www.localfoodbank.org)
(209) 239-2091
San Luis Obispo
[
SLO Food Bank
https://www.slofoodbank.org ](https://www.slofoodbank.org)
(805) 238-4664
San Mateo
[
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
https://www.shfb.org ](https://www.shfb.org)
1-800-984-3663
Santa Barbara
[
Foodbank of Santa Barbara
https://foodbanksbc.org ](https://foodbanksbc.org)
(805) 967-5741
Santa Clara
[
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
https://www.shfb.org ](https://www.shfb.org)
1-800-984-3663
Santa Cruz
[
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
https://www.thefoodbank.org ](https://www.thefoodbank.org)
(831) 722-7110
Shasta
[
Dignity Health Connected Living
https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/connected-living/services/food-assistance-for-seniors-living-in-the-redding-area/food-bank ](https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/connected-living/services/food-assistance-for-seniors-living-in-the-redding-area/food-bank)
(530) 226-3073
Sierra
[
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank ](https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank)
(530) 712-2600
Siskiyou
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Great Northern Services
https://www.gnservices.org ](https://www.gnservices.org)
(530) 938-4115
Solano
[
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
https://www.foodbankccs.org ](https://www.foodbankccs.org)
(855) 309-3663
Sonoma
[
Redwood Empire Food Bank
https://refb.org ](https://refb.org)
(707) 523-7900
Stanislaus
[
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
https://www.localfoodbank.org ](https://www.localfoodbank.org)
(209) 239-2091
Sutter
[
Yuba-Sutter Food Bank
https://feedingys.org/ ](https://feedingys.org/)
(530) 673-3834
Tehama
[
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank ](https://www.buttecaa.com/north-state-food-bank)
(530) 712-2600
Trinity
Non Member This location is not a member of CAFB
[
Trinity County Food Bank
http://trinitycountyfoodbank.org ](http://trinitycountyfoodbank.org)
(530) 739-0983
Tulare
[
FoodLink for Tulare County
http://foodlinktc.org ](http://foodlinktc.org)
(559) 651-3663
Tuolumne
[
ATCAA Food Bank – Tuolumne County
https://www.atcaa.org/food-bank ](https://www.atcaa.org/food-bank)
(209) 984-3960
Ventura
[
FOOD Share of Ventura County
https://foodshare.com ](https://foodshare.com)
(805) 983-7100
Yolo
[
Yolo Food Bank
https://yolofoodbank.org ](https://yolofoodbank.org)
(530) 668-0690
Yuba
[
Yuba-Sutter Food Bank
https://feedingys.org/ ](https://feedingys.org/)
(530) 673-3834
