We found 12 food pantries listed for Nevada County, California. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Nevada County, California.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Nevada, California. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - GRASS VALLEY, CA: Corps Community Center
Phone: (530) 274-3500
Address: 10725 Alta St, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Christian Education
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (530) 274-3500 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Nevada
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Dropbox
Phone: (530) 477-1867
Address: 117 Neal St, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (530) 477-1867 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Nevada
The Salvation Army - Camp Del Oro: Camp Del Oro
Phone: (530) 264-4701
Address: 20864 Rector Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Residential Camping Activities
Appointments :
Call (530) 264-4701 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Nevada
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 9 Food Pantry locations in Nevada, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Capital Christian Center
Address: 9470 Micron Ave, Sacramento, CA 95827. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Monthly about 100 families are fed through our “Food Closet” program. In the midst of economic difficulty, we have found that God ministers greatly to those in need. This ministry has become increasingly important as many have lost jobs and other sources of income.
Our volunteers are committed to filling the bags weekly, with the proper nutritional food and supplies for each family. Individuals come in, are given the opportunity to meet with a pastor and receive a bag of groceries. We also provide baby formula and diapers.
Applicants may receive one basket of food per 30 days. Upon arrival applicants will meet with the pastor and complete paperwork before receiving food.
For more information call 916.856.5683
Services provided :
- food pantry
- baby supplies
- diapers & formula
- personal hygiene
Help Residents of Counties:
- El Dorado
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sutter
- Yolo
- Yuba
St. John Vianney Parish
Address: 10497 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
On April 1, 1987, CCFL began operations and has served the community continuously ever since. In the first year, over 1,500 individuals per month received emergency food supplies. Staffed by dedicated volunteers and, with the help and donations from caring citizens and organizations in the local area, CCFL now provides food assistance to about 5,000 hungry people each month. As stocks permit, CCFL tries to provide each family with a 3-day emergency supply of food. All this would have been impossible without our many selfless volunteers and generous donors.
For more information call 916-362-1385
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- El Dorado
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sutter
- Yolo
- Yuba
Sunshine Academy
Address: 3340 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95838. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tues: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wed: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thurs: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Fri: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sat: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
Sunshine Academy focuses on creating a friendly environment and providing quality teaching and learning for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 15 years of age.
Since its beginning, Sunshine Academy has remained committed to its community.
Our community programs are designed to respond to the needs of parents and community residents living at or below the federal poverty level in the Del Paso Heights community in Sacramento County.
We provide community residents with healthy food items, infant care supplies, school supplies, clothing, and other basic resources like low-income housing referrals, hotel vouchers, comfort counseling and other resources and supplies.
Call (916) 564-5606 for more information.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- housing vouchers
- baby supplies
- clothing
- supplies for school
- navigating the system
Help Residents of Counties:
- El Dorado
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sutter
- Yolo
- Yuba
South Sacramento Christian Center
Phone: (916) 681-6791
Address: 7710 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95823. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The South Sacramento Christian Center offers a food pantry to individuals and families in need as well as a clothing closet.
The food pantry & clothes closet is open on the 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9 AM - 12 PM.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
Call (916) 681-6791 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- El Dorado
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sutter
- Yolo
- Yuba
God's Next Level Ministry
Phone: (916) 427-2333
Address: 7298 Franklin Blvd, STE I, Sacramento, CA 95823. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM EST
- Sun: Closed
God's Next Level Ministry Food Pantry provides food to individuals and families in need.
Food is offered after each service as well as on a bi-monthly basis.
Religious services take place every Sunday at 10 AM & 6 PM, and each Wednesday at 6 PM.
The food pantry is also available the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 10 AM.
Call for additional information.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (916) 427-2333 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- El Dorado
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sutter
- Yolo
- Yuba
Feeding God's Children Fellowship
Phone: (916) 803-5233
Address: 5808 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Feeding God's Children offers a food pantry to individuals and families in need. The food pantry is open every Wednesday morning and starts distributing food at 10:30 AM. It's recommended that you arrive by 10 AM to ensure you receive food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (916) 803-5233 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- El Dorado
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sutter
- Yolo
- Yuba
Greater Grace Worship Center
Address: 5550 Sky Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Greater Grace Worship Center is committed to serving God and one another in a spirit of excellence as demonstrated through committing our time, energy and resources to enable the ministry to fulfill its purpose and reach its destiny. We believe in ourselves and after discovering our God-given gifts and calling, we are determined to do our part to ensure that Greater Grace Worship Center successfully completes its God-given mission, to reach, teach, and win the lost to Christ.
Food Distributions are held at the worship center every second and fourth Thursday from 10AM to 12PM.
For more information call 916-395-0179
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- El Dorado
- Nevada
- Placer
- Sacramento
- Sutter
- Yolo
- Yuba
Interfaith Food Ministry
Phone: (530) 273-8132
Address: 551 Whiting St, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Interfaith Food Ministry feeds the hungry and works to reduce food insecurity in Nevada County. We help to sustain health, human dignity, and the opportunity for individuals to realize their full potential. Food Distribution Hours: Every Other Week, M-W-F 10am - 1pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (530) 273-8132 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Grass Valley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Nevada
San Juan Ridge Family Resource Center - Food Pantry
Phone: (530) 292-3174
Address: 18847 Oak Tree Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We offer residents of the San Juan Ridge food from our food pantry during our open hours upon request. Donations of non-perishable food are gratefully accepted.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (530) 292-3174 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nevada City
Help Residents of Counties:
- Nevada
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Nevada, California distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Nevada, California to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Nevada, California have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Nevada, California may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Nevada, California appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Nevada, California, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Nevada, California may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Nevada, California whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Nevada, California.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.