Here are some services including food banks, distribution programs, and nutrition resources that can help employees have easier accessibility to health food.  

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Free and Low-Cost Food Programs

Resource

Description

Location

Yolo County
 

Offers several programs including a food pantry, assisting with CalFresh application, and nutrition education 

 


Offers a free meal on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM and lunch on Saturday from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, CA 95616


Cooperative grocery store that offers weekly sales, saving plans, and cooking classes

620 G St. Davis. CA 95616


Mutual aid group which provides free, vegan meals

Central Park (4thand C street)
Davis, CA 95616


Service that connects you to local food distributions in Yolo County

 


Helps Yolo County community members who may be facing food insecurity through various food programs 

 


Provides federal grants for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5  

 


Food distribution agency providing temporary nutritional and hygienic support in Woodland

420 Grand Ave. 
Woodland, CA 95695 


Provides food assistance through food banks located around Yolo County

 

Locations vary, visit website for more details


List of school sites in Yolo County where children 18 and under can receive meal packages that include free lunch and breakfast for the following day by in-person walk-ups or drive-thru

Locations vary, visit website for more details


List of food banks and pantries in Davis and Woodland

Locations vary, visit website for more details

 

Solano County
 

Offers services including food expense assistance, food programs, and meals 

 


Provides home-delivered hot, fresh, and nutritionally balanced meals to low-income elderly, disabled and homebound seniors residing in Benincia 

 


Promotes healthy eating and active living through advocacy and sharing resources for food, recipes, and physical activity 

 


Offers several food distribution programs including Senior Food Programs, Mobile Food Pharmacy, and more 

 


Lists resources such as food stands and mobile food markets 

 


Lists food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks in Fairfield 

 


Provides necessary health and safety repairs and other programs for low-income homeowners including veterans, seniors, and the disabled, and other community facilities  

1105 A Airport Road, 
Rio Vista, CA 94571


Serves hot meals to low-income individuals at participating restaurants and food trucks 

 


Offers food pantry and senior food services to qualifying individuals 

 


Food pantry in Fairfield that provides food without asking for income or residency verification 

1600 Union Ave,
Fairfield, CA 94533

 

Sacramento County

 

Offers food distributions and pop-up pantries for those experiencing food insecurity 

 


Serves families in need 

 


Offers food and clothes distribution 

9888 Kent Street,
Elk Grove, CA 95624


Offers food distribution and support in applying for CalFresh benefits 

 


Offers weekly food and clothing distribution for at-risk residents in the Orangevale community 

 


Offers emergency food, nutrition assistance, senior programs, and CalFresh assistance 

 


Offers monthly food distribution and health education classes 

 


Provides food bank and nutrition education for Sacramento residents 

 


Provides food for balanced meals to qualifying individuals 

 


Food closet in West Sacramento 

 


Emergency food assistance and senior food distribution for qualifying individuals 

 


Serves families and individuals in the South Sacramento area facing food insecurities 

 

 

California
 

Statewide food program that helps individuals buy food 


Find a local food bank near you 


Individuals with CalFresh can receive benefits at select farmer's markets


Hosts monthly free, mutual aid food and diaper distribution events


Community refrigerators used to share food 

 

Recipe and Meal Planning Resources

Food blog that shares recipes and educational resources regarding food 


Tips and resources for meal planning, shopping smart, and more 


Dietary resource for mood, wellbeing, and different chronic diseases 


Offer healthy recipes and educational blog posts 


Educational resources about nutrition for aging and elderly individuals