Second Chances Recovery Residence

03/23/2026

Ladies are getting ready for Easter!! They enjoy putting up decorations forvthe holidays!! They do it with love and they do such an amazing job!!🐰🩷 Beds available if you know anyone in need. Call Lisa at 916-585-1307.

02/17/2026

The girls are getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! !!☘️ If you or someone you know is in need, contact Lisa at Second Chances 916-585-1307☘️

01/14/2026

Our ladies are having fun, getting the house ready for Valentines Day!!💞💌💕💕 We have such a great group of ladies and we have open beds for anyone that might be in need!!❤️

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

11/21/2025

Copied from a friend....
So, you finished rehab. You’re sober now. Living in a clean house Waking up early to catch the bus to a job that barely pays the bills. You’re splitting a fridge with three other addicts, listening to them fight over food or relapse excuses, trying to stay focused on your own lane — your own recovery.

You’re hitting your meetings. Three a week. You’re sitting in folding chairs under fluorescent lights, listening to other people’s pain, trying to believe that maybe, just maybe, one day, yours will turn into purpose too.

And I know there are nights when it doesn’t feel worth it. When you’re sitting on the edge of your bed staring at the same four walls, thinking, "Is this really what I got sober for?" When the silence gets so loud it starts screaming your name. When giving up feels easier than fighting through another day.

But let me tell you something — it takes a rare kind of strength to do what you’re doing.

Because anybody can self-destruct. Anybody can run. Anybody can hide behind a bottle, a pill, or a pipe. But it takes a fighter to start from scratch and rebuild their life one day at a time.

You’re not weak because it’s hard. You’re not broken because it hurts. You’re becoming. You’re laying the bricks for a life that’s going to mean something.

That bus you’re riding to that minimum wage job? That’s not humiliation — that’s humility. That’s faith in motion. Every mile is proof that you’re not who you used to be.

That sober house that smells like burnt ramen and resentment? That’s your launching pad. That’s where your comeback story is being written.
And those meetings you drag yourself to? Those are your classrooms — where pain turns into wisdom, and strangers turn into family.

Listen to me — what God is building in you right now, in this season that feels small and insignificant, is going to blow your mind when it unfolds. You’re not just surviving this chapter — you’re being prepared for the next one.

You might not see it yet, but you’re a walking miracle in progress. A warrior in transition. A Rockstar in recovery.

So don’t quit now. Not when you’ve already made it this far. The world hasn’t even seen what you’re capable of yet.

I see you.
I’m proud of you.
And I promise you — if you just keep going, it gets better. 🫶🫶

Copy & Paste lets keep reaching more, inspiration can come simply with a post showing you can do it.

10/30/2025

**FOOD RESOURCE**
To support those who may be experiencing food insecurity, here is a list of local food banks and community resources. Please find below the list below which includes details about locations, hours of operation, and contact information.

**Central / Midtown / Downtown Sacramento**
# Food Bank / Pantry Address Phone / Hours / Notes
1 - Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services 1951 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 456-1980 • Largest provider • Countywide partners
2 - River City Food Bank (Midtown) 1800 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 Tue/Thu 10:30–1:30 • No ID required
3 - Hart Senior Center Pantry 915 27th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 3rd Wed 9–10:30 am • Seniors only
4 - South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet 5625 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95822 Mon–Fri 9–11:30 am
5 - Community Food Pantry (Southpointe Christian Center) South Sacramento Mon 7:30–9 am • Drive-thru / walk-up
6 - G7 Thy Presence Ministries 3101 Redding Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820 Fri 6:30–8 pm • Tue 6:30–8 pm • Sun 2–3 pm
7 - New Hope Community Church Pantry 1821 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento CA 95832 Thursdays • Weekly pantry

**North Sacramento / Natomas / North Highlands**
# Food Bank / Pantry Address Phone / Hours / Notes
8 - Joey’s Food Locker 3301 Fong Ranch Rd, Sacramento CA Thu 4–5:30 pm • Evening hours
9 - South Natomas Community Center Pantry 2921 Truxel Rd, Sacramento CA 95833 1st & 3rd Tue 9–11 am
10 - The Salvation Army Family Services 3213 Orange Grove Ave, North Highlands CA 95660 Tue/Thu 10–2
11 - North Highlands Christian Food Ministry 6007 Watt Ave, North Highlands CA 95660 Mon–Wed 9–12
12 - Manna Food Bank 4840 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento CA Fri 9:30–12
13 - 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**
# Food Bank / Pantry Address Phone / Hours / Notes
14 - River City Food Bank (Arden-Arcade) 2300 Edison Ave, Sacramento CA 95821 Wed/Fri 10:30–1:30
15 - Arcade Church Drive-Thru Pantry 3867 Marconi Ave, Sacramento CA 95821 Tue 9–11 am • Drive-thru only
16 - Carmichael Food Closet 5645 Marconi Ave, Carmichael CA 95608 Mon–Fri 10–12
17 - Carmichael Presbyterian Church Food Closet 5645 Marconi Ave, Carmichael CA 95608 Mon–Fri 2–3:30
18 - St. John the Evangelist Pantry 5751 Locust Ave, Carmichael CA 95608 Wed 7–10 am
19 - Sunrise Christian Food Ministry 5901 San Juan Ave, Citrus Heights CA 95610 Mon–Fri 10–1

**Rancho Cordova / East County**
# Food Bank / Pantry Address Phone / Hours / Notes
20 - Elevation Holy Cross Food Distribution 9000 Jackson Rd, Sacramento CA 95826 Tues 10–11 am
21 - Rancho Cordova Food Locker 10497 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova CA 95670 4th Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30–11:30
22 - Produce for All – One Community Health Christian Brothers HS Campus, Sacramento Tue/Thu 2–4 pm • Produce only
23 - Capital Compassion (Capital Christian Center) 10151 Croydon Way #3, Sacramento CA One bag/month • Call ahead


**Elk Grove / South County**
# Food Bank / Pantry Address Phone / Hours / Notes
24 - Elk Grove Food Bank Services 9820 Dino Dr #140, Elk Grove CA 95624 Mon–Fri 10–3 • Sat 9–12
25 - Elk Grove Food Bank – Seniors Box Program 9888 Kent St, Elk Grove CA 95624 Monthly • 9–11 am
26 - SVDP Good Shepherd Conference 9539 Racquet Ct, Sacramento CA Mon 9–10 am

**Orangevale / Fair Oaks / Suburban Northeast**
# Food Bank / Pantry Address Phone / Hours / Notes
27 - Orangevale–Fair Oaks Food Bank 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale CA 95662 Mon 11–1 • Wed 4:30–6:30 • Thu/Fri 10–12:30
28 - Food for Seniors – Orangevale (SFBFS) 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale CA 95662 Senior distribution on Mon/Wed/Fri
29 - Community Free Fridges (Sacramento) Multiple neighborhoods across city and county 24/7 self-serve • Stock depends on community
30 - St. Philomene Food Closet 2428 Bell St, Sacramento CA 95825 Mon–Tue 9–12 • Fresh produce on Monday

10/29/2025

Here is another resource that I was just provided....

10/10/2025

🏡**OPEN BEDS NOW**🏡

Second Chances Sober Living for women has available now!! We have a great group of ladies and our home is clean and filled with love. Call 916-585-1307💙