River City Food Bank

River City Food Bank River City Food Bank's hours of emergency food distribution: Midtown (1800 28th St.)

open Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30am-1:30pm; Arden-Arcade (2300 Edison Ave) is open on Wednesday & Friday from 10:30am-1:30pm.

Sometimes, accepting help takes just as much strength as giving it.Meet Jarnell. She has spent her life caring for other...
08/21/2026

Sometimes, accepting help takes just as much strength as giving it.

Meet Jarnell. She has spent her life caring for others. Through her work with Head Start, she supports children and families with the same patience, compassion, and care she gives her own family.

Jarnell is used to being the person who helps. Asking for help herself is much harder.

She came to River City Food Bank to pick up groceries for her family. With difficulty walking and standing, she saw the line and worried she wouldn't be able to wait. She considered leaving.

Then another woman noticed her and simply asked, “Do you need help?”

She walked with Jarnell to the front, where RCFB staff found her a chair so she could comfortably wait. Jarnell didn't have to struggle alone. Her community saw her and stepped in.

On a day when she needed someone to care for her, Jarnell said yes.

Yes to receiving help.
Yes to the healthy food her family needed.
Yes to allowing someone to care for her the way she has cared for so many others.

At River City Food Bank, we believe a strong community is one where everyone has a place to turn when they need support - and where asking for help is met with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Sometimes saying yes to help is an act of courage.

If you or someone you know needs healthy groceries, RCFB is here.

One unforgettable evening can help provide healthy food for thousands of our neighbors.River City Food Bank’s 23rd Annua...
08/20/2026

One unforgettable evening can help provide healthy food for thousands of our neighbors.

River City Food Bank’s 23rd Annual Empty Bowls is coming up on September 10, 2026, and tickets are on sale now!

Join us at the Sacramento Zoo for an evening that brings our community together around one shared belief: no one should face hunger alone.

Your Empty Bowls experience includes:

• A delicious farm-to-fork dinner
• Local wine and craft beer
• A handcrafted keepsake bowl
• Exciting live and silent auction packages
• Inspiring stories of hope and community impact
• An opportunity to help strengthen the safety net for neighbors facing hunger

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of RCFB’s most important nights of the year. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and reserve your tickets today.

Get your Empty Bowls tickets:
https://e.givesmart.com/events/OKx/

Together, we can fill empty bowls - and fill lives with hope.

Is your summer garden producing more than you can eat? Share your harvest with a neighbor!Those extra tomatoes, zucchini...
08/20/2026

Is your summer garden producing more than you can eat? Share your harvest with a neighbor!

Those extra tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, fruit, and other garden favorites can help provide fresh, healthy food to families and individuals visiting River City Food Bank.

If your garden is overflowing this summer, consider donating your surplus produce instead of letting it go to waste. Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are a wonderful addition to the groceries our guests take home.

Before you harvest your extras, think RCFB:

Donate fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden
Share extra produce with neighbors facing food insecurity
Encourage fellow gardeners, friends, or neighbors to donate their surplus, too
Help us provide greater variety and healthy choices for our guests

Grow it. Share it. Nourish a neighbor.

Learn more about where and when to drop off your food donation:
https://rivercityfoodbank.org/food-donation/

Don’t let a CalFresh rule change catch you by surprise. Know what’s required before it affects your benefits.New work an...
08/19/2026

Don’t let a CalFresh rule change catch you by surprise. Know what’s required before it affects your benefits.

New work and community engagement requirements are now in effect for some CalFresh recipients. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to take additional steps to continue receiving benefits - but exemptions may apply.

For some adults ages 18–64, maintaining CalFresh beyond three months may require completing 20 hours per week (80 hours per month) of an eligible activity.

That activity may include:

• Employment
• School or an approved training program
• Employment & Training programs
• Volunteer or community service

The important thing is to understand what applies to YOU.

You may qualify for an exemption, and River City Food Bank’s CalFresh Outreach Team can help you review your situation, understand the requirements, and determine what steps you may need to take.

Don’t wait for your renewal. Get answers now.

Call 916-233-4075 for free assistance.

Learn more:

BenefitsCal: https://BenefitsCal.com
California Department of Social Services: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/abawd

Know someone who receives CalFresh? Share this post. Understanding the new rules now could help them stay connected to their benefits.

Our Arden Site needs volunteers - and your time can help put healthy groceries into the hands of our neighbors.Every Wed...
08/18/2026

Our Arden Site needs volunteers - and your time can help put healthy groceries into the hands of our neighbors.

Every Wednesday and Friday, River City Food Bank welcomes neighbors who rely on us for fresh produce and nutritious food. We need volunteers to help make those distribution days possible.

Volunteers help:

• Prepare food for distribution
• Welcome and assist guests
• Stock and organize food during distribution
• Keep our choice-style market moving smoothly
• Create a welcoming experience rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect

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

Come on your own, bring a friend, or make it a group volunteer day. Every shift helps strengthen the safety net for our community.

Sign up for an Arden volunteer shift today:
https://cerv.is/0045x9

One night. One community. Thousands of neighbors impacted.Tickets are available now for River City Food Bank’s 23rd Annu...
08/17/2026

One night. One community. Thousands of neighbors impacted.

Tickets are available now for River City Food Bank’s 23rd Annual Empty Bowls on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Sacramento Zoo and help ensure our neighbors have access to healthy food when they need it most.

Your evening will include:

• A delicious farm-to-fork dinner
• Local wine and craft beer
• A handcrafted keepsake bowl
• Exciting live and silent auction packages
• Inspiring stories of hope and community impact
• An opportunity to connect with others who believe no one in our community should face hunger alone

Empty Bowls is RCFB’s most important fundraiser of the year, and every ticket helps strengthen the community safety net for thousands of neighbors across Sacramento County.

Don’t wait to make your plans. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and join us for a night filled with food, connection, and purpose.

Reserve your tickets today:
https://e.givesmart.com/events/OKx/

Together, we can fill empty bowls - and fill lives with hope.

Knowledge and access to resources can make a real difference for our immigrant and refugee neighbors.River City Food Ban...
08/17/2026

Knowledge and access to resources can make a real difference for our immigrant and refugee neighbors.

River City Food Bank is proud to have Amy Dierlam, CalFresh Outreach Director, participating as a panelist at the Sacramento Immigration Seminar on Thursday, August 20 at Sacramento State University.

Hosted by Sacramento RISE Hub, Opening Doors, NorCal Resist, and California Immigration Project, the seminar brings together community leaders, service providers, advocates, and neighbors to explore important issues impacting immigrant and refugee communities.

Amy will lend her expertise to the discussion on Navigating the New Frontier of Healthcare & Public Benefits.

Topics include:

Immigration Enforcement in Sacramento
Navigating the New Frontier of Healthcare & Public Benefits
Collective Care & The Human Impact

Thursday, August 20
3:00–5:00 PM
Sacramento State University
RSVP for location details

Tickets:

General Admission: $50
Community Discount: $25

Learn more and register:
https://tinyurl.com/SacImmSeminar

Join the conversation, learn how you can support our immigrant and refugee neighbors, and help strengthen our community together.

Need groceries? Visit River City Food Bank at one of our weekly food distributions.If you or someone you know could use ...
08/17/2026

Need groceries? Visit River City Food Bank at one of our weekly food distributions.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra help with groceries, visit one of our two locations. RCFB provides fresh produce, pantry staples, and other healthy foods to neighbors throughout Sacramento County.

During check-in, we'll ask a few basic questions to help us understand who we're serving, but you do not have to provide this information to receive food.

What should you bring?

• Your own cart or bags to carry your groceries
• ID is helpful, but not required

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

Come as you are. Our staff and volunteers are here to welcome you and provide food with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Know someone who could use groceries this week? Please share this post and help us spread the word.

Meet Tracy - a volunteer who gives far more than food.For years, Tracy has dedicated herself to serving on “Table 3,” th...
08/14/2026

Meet Tracy - a volunteer who gives far more than food.

For years, Tracy has dedicated herself to serving on “Table 3,” the non-cooking line at our Midtown site and preparing food in Arden. But if you ask her, she’ll tell you she doesn’t just hand out groceries. She shows up for people - fully, deeply, and with her whole heart.

“I’ve met so many guys over the years,” she said. “We’ve shared meals, conversations, coffee… and now I check in with them. I ask how they’re doing. I listen to their stories, their pain, their sadness, their fears - this desperate grabbing at hope.”

Sometimes she cries with them. Sometimes she hurts with them. Sometimes she tries to offer answers, even when she knows she can’t fix everything.
“But they know I’m there,” she said. “They know they can come back. They know they can call me.”

Tracy celebrates every win alongside them. She applauds when someone finishes probation or parole. She goes for coffee or lunch when they’re ready. She celebrates every sobriety milestone - like the guest who will reach 90 days sober this Saturday, a victory that took incredible resilience. She was the one who encouraged him to attend Dharma Recovery meetings. Now he’s thriving - and bringing a friend.

“These are my people,” Tracy said.
“The mother and her son. The woman who sleeps near the Capitol and just wants a cup of coffee because she’s so scared. The guys who walk through so much darkness just trying to survive. I worry about them every day.”

When it rains, she worries.
When it gets cold, she worries.
When someone doesn’t show up for a week, she looks for them.

And she sees them not as “clients,” but as neighbors - equals.
“I know there is nothing that separates me from them,” she said. “It could have been me in that line. It still could be. The only thing between us is a table.”

For Tracy, feeding people is simple:
“I feed because everyone should be fed. No one should be digging in trash cans. No one should hold a sign asking for food. There should be grace.”

Today we're celebrating 13 incredible years of Jena Edoho at River City Food Bank!As our Operations Director, Jena bring...
08/14/2026

Today we're celebrating 13 incredible years of Jena Edoho at River City Food Bank!

As our Operations Director, Jena brings her signature “get it done” attitude and “you got this” spirit to everything she does. Her leadership, energy, and dedication have helped build and inspire the unbeatable RCFB Operations Team that keeps our food distributions moving and our neighbors cared for every week.

Jena doesn't just get things done - she empowers the people around her to believe they can, too.

Here's to 13 lucky years of hard work, heart, and making it happen. Thank you, Jena, for all you do for RCFB and our community!

Address

1800 28th Street
Sacramento, CA
95816

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+19164462627

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