Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Food access - the food bank is dedicated to improving the nutrition of underserved communities within sacramento county. This is accomplished by supporting programs and partnerships that reach underserved populations, such as seniors, students, and homebound individuals. The food bank also provides nutrition education and creates healthy food environments at local pantries. Financial transactions have been categorized into the following programs:food for seniors - providing approximately 30 pounds of food per month to low-income residents who are 60 and older as part of the usda's commodity supplemental food program (csfp).no student left hungry - partnering with local schools to provide healthy groceries to families in need.health & nutrition - teaching healthy eating habits and encouraging healthy food environments at local food distributions.health & nutrition - teaching healthy eating habits and encouraging healthy food environments at local food distributions.

Community services - the food bank connects community members to services that reduce the need for families to make the impossible decision between food and other necessities. Financial transactions have been categorized into the following programs:calfresh outreach - helping families apply for calfresh benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to improve their access to healthy foods.smud energyhelp - administering donated funds from sacramento municipal utility district ("smud") customers to help families in jeopardy of losing their power.refugee resettlement services - helping pre-assigned refugee families access services and get settled in sacramento.immigration legal services - providing legal assistance for families seeking naturalization and legal status.