Elk Grove Food Bank’s dream for the Sacramento Book of Dreams was $5,000 to go towards supplies for our senior mobile pantries. We are so excited to be a part of it and thank the Sacramento Bee and everyone who contributed to make our part in the Book of Dreams a success! Watch the video…
Category: 2019
EGFBS Featured on Elk Grove Citizen
Elk Grove Food Bank Services was recently highlighted in 2 articles this past week on the Elk Grove Citizen. The first article, published on November 27 is titled “Thanksgiving season begins at food bank.” The article highlighted the 10th annual holiday mixer held at the Food Bank warehouse location, which is hosted by the Elk…
2019 Annual Turkey Drive
Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) will begin collecting turkeys and holiday trimmings on November 12 and will continue through November 22 (please note we are closed on November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day). The goal for EGFBS for the 2019 Turkey Drive is 1,000 turkeys. Donations can be dropped off at Elk…
EGFBS on News 93.1 KFBK
Elk Grove Food Bank Services was highlighted recently on News 93.1 KFBK’s radio show, “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neil.” Marie Jachino, Executive Director of the Elk Grove Food Bank, spoke with Kitty about the $4 million from the California state budget that was allocated to Elk Grove Food Bank’s fund for a new facility.…
SSI recipients may be eligible for CalFresh Food benefits beginning June 1, 2019
Beginning June 1, 2019, SSI recipients may be eligible for CalFresh Food benefits! To find out more about CalFresh, refer to the flyer image above or click here to go to our CalFresh info page. You can also call (916) 512-0144 to schedule an appointment to apply for CalFresh, or to speak to our CalFresh Coordinator directly.