The Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank desires to make a positive impact on our community by helping those who have hit difficult times.
​If you have lost a job, are struggling to meet basic needs, or just need someone to help or pray with you – we are here to help.

Location

The Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank is located at​
 6483 Main Ave in Orangevale

​Distribution Times

Mondays 11am-1pm
Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday 10am-12:30pm
​Friday 10am-12:30pm

Annual Closures & Weather Updates

Closed for the Holidays: Memorial Day Monday, 4th of July, Labor Day Monday, the week of Thanksgiving, and the last two weeks for the year which includes Christmas and New Years Day. 

Weather and Smoke: If the air quality levels reach 150 AQI or higher, we may close for the safety of our volunteers and clients.
If the temperature exceeds 105 degrees we may close as well.

​Eligibility

Any family residing in Sacramento County will be eligible to receive groceries two times per month. 
You will not be able to receive food consecutive weeks (back to back weeks) but once during the 1st-15th and once during the 16th through the end of the month. 
We are a part of the USDA food program and we also have food available for those unhoused or unable to cook or store food.
60 Years and older? We have an additional food box available to you through the CSFP Senior Box program. Ask us today.

What To Bring

Please bring a photo ID each time you come, driver's license or state ID are best.
Your first time we will have you fill out a short form and we will need a piece of mail or a bill to verify your current address. 
Please bring similar verification for other family members as well; a doctor or insurance bill, something from their school, or a current piece of mail works best.
Family households consist of a spouse and children under the age of 18. 
Roommates, children or siblings over 18, or other adults will need to create their own account even if residing at the same address.
Exceptions can be made in caretaker situations. ​

Drive-Thru Distribution

We have a drive-thru distribution, you stay in your car the entire time.  Our volunteers will greet you at your window, take your ID to the computer, and then load your groceries for you.
​If you are not able to drive up and are on foot or a bike, please wait by the blue rock out front and we will serve you there.  

​Food For Seniors (60+ years old)

If you are 60 or older, we have an additional food program just for you.  You may be eligible for the CSFP – Food for Seniors program based on your income. Eligible clients may pick up this extra food box one time per month.  Please ask us about enrollment when you are at the food bank. 
*** New Starting In May 2022: 2 distribution weeks each month
Senior Boxes are distributed on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each month during regular distribution hours. 

2022 Senior Distribution Dates:
January 24, 26, 27, 28, & 31
February 23, 24, 25, & 28
March 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, & 30
April 22, 25, 27, 28, & 29
May 9, 11, 12, 13 and 23, 25, 26, 27
June 8, 9, 10, 13 and 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30
July 8, 11, 13, 14 and 22, 25, 27, 28, 29
August 8, 10, 11, 12 and 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31
September 8, 9, 12, 14 and 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30
October 10, 12, 13, 14 and 24, 26, 27, 28, 31
November 9, 10, 11, 14 and 28, 30
December 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16 (Closed the last two weeks of December)
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What Will I Receive? 

All the food we distribute has been donated to us, so it does change daily.  Some days we have an abundance and some days we may be out of a food category completely. We do our best to spread out what we receive to everyone that comes to the distributions. 

You will typically receive two bags of pantry items (one from our donated items and a USDA bag), fresh produce, bread items, dairy, deli items, meat, and eggs. We sometimes have other snacks and bonus items to hand out as well.
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Remember, all the food we hand out comes to us as donations, so we really never know what we will have but we do our best to provide items listed in the categories above.  

When available, we also offer non-food items such as diapers, incontinence or feminine hygiene products, baby food and formula, dog or cat food, protein or hydration drinks, and other hygiene items such as toothpaste and shampoo.  

​Allergies or dietary restrictions? Ask us, we may have items available that are gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan, or other alternative products.

Thanksgiving Dinner Distribution

Sign up in October for a Thanksgiving dinner box and turkey.  Distribution will be on the Monday the week of Thanksgiving at the designated time on your ticket.  Tickets must be presented to receive your dinner. If you have lost your ticket or did not get a chance to reserve a spot we will have an open distribution at the end for any boxes left over.  Distribution times will be released in November for non-ticketed clients, please watch our website for updated information in November regarding these times and availability. 

Other Resources

Click the link below to see other food banks and community meals available in Sacramento County. Please contact the individual location before going to see what their current offerings are.  

Download Resource Guide

Sacramento Food Bank Listing

Dial 2-1-1 for other resources including housing or shelters, medical, financial, Veteran support, family services, transportation, and more.

211 Sacramento

HART of OV & Fair Oaks

San Juan Unified School Resources 
All students enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch.  
Children aged 0-18 who do not attend school or are enrolled in a homeschool/independent study program may pick up a free lunch and breakfast.  
Please click the link below to visit the San Juan site for more information. 

San Juan Food Services