This organization is amazing! The manager and volunteers truly serve from their hearts and with…read morelove. The sheer number of clients that pull through this food closet... and the volume of food they go home with is testimony! I have volunteered here and can testify!

I volunteered here at the beginning of the Pandemic. Love that they are about 15min drive from my…read morehouse. They serve A LOT of people through a drive through. The volunteers pick up the donated foods, pack them into boxes, then help load them into cars. All the volunteers were friendly and welcoming. If you're interested in volunteering, there are opportunities M-F from 7am to 2pm.

The largest regional food bank in Sacramento. This organization has been serving the community…read moresince 1976 and will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary: check out my photos for the QR code and anniversary details! I came here to volunteer, and to my surprise, there were even younger kids participating. I learned that the minimum volunteer age is 10 years old. Some students were volunteering for school service hours, while others came through different companies and organizations. We joined the second shift from 1pm-4pm. The session started shortly after 1pm with a briefing and task assignments from the group leader. All tasks were explained clearly. The leaders checked on us throughout the shift to make sure we were doing okay and to see if anyone had concerns. Halfway through the shift, we had a 15-minute break, and one of the leaders brought ice cream to celebrate a volunteer's birthday and shared it with everyone. I thought it was a meaningful way to celebrate a birthday while helping a good cause. We actually finished around 3:30pm, and our shift completed: - 5,451 lbs of food packed - 474 boxes prepared for the "No Student Goes Hungry" program supporting students from elementary school through college in Sacramento County. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating, and the facility was clean and organized. Restroom: clean, bright, and decent. If you are interested in volunteering, check out their website and register in advance.

Although not fun, there is one huge benefit to moving...being able to sort through a bunch of…read moremisplaced and forgotten stuff. Within all of this stuff, was a bunch of new and lightly used clothing. In the past I have donated clothing to my local Goodwill Express. However, I did some reflection and realized that all of the clothing that I donated was being sold for profit. Going forward, my intention was to donate to an organization that receives the donation(s) and distributes them to underprivileged individuals/families free of charge. Some research led me to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Upon calling to verify their hours (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am-1pm and Wednesday, 4pm-7pm), I gathered all of the clothing and hit the road on a mission to make a difference. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a Sacramento Food Bank employee who eagerly began to load my clothing donations onto a cart. Since a lot of the clothing consisted of dress pants and dress slacks, he proceeded to inform me about a program called "Job Smart Clothing." Job Smart Clothing is a program within Sacramento Food Bank that provides career appropriate apparel for underprivileged individuals interviewing for employment or currently employed. How cool is that? I'm not a representative for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. However, I will say that they provide an awesome service to the community, and that a little donation goes a long way (individuals who benefit from their services often leave with 15-20 pieces of clothing per visit). Before you throw away that piece of clothing that you think is out of style or doesn't quite hug your curves the way that they used to, think about donating it to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services!

Twin lakes food bank is awesome for the holidays. Great service, they are amazing and so very kind…read more I appreciate everything that I have from them. They mean so much to the community. Thank you so much for your service.

I haven't donated in a while, but my donations have always been easy & well organized!read more

My sis and I wanted to participate in the current autumn food drive and had packaged food in bulk…read moreto donate. Not gonna lie, the lady who we interacted with there at first seemed kinda confused as to why we were there lol (I guess not many food donors for the drive yet?) but then was super appreciative on the food donations. Food bank is a little hard to find; trust your GPS and the food bank street signs (specifically for donation drop offs)!

My wife and I donate food and money to this organization quite often. They do a lot of wonderful…read morethings for the community. They are always friendly and very grateful when we are dropping off food. Please consider helping them out if you are able. I have volunteered a couple times a very long time ago. I always left with a sense of togetherness and respect for those that volunteer on a daily basis. If you are in need of assistance please make sure you are kind and respectful. I know that times are tough and they may not have exactly what you want, but many times they will have a decent replacement.

August 11, 2021 I…read moresee both my previous has fourteen votes, that fourteen votes for both comments! Update now nine hundred thirty five! Okay, they do good job! One stay, between Thanksgiving time and between Christmas time, they were at Grocery Outlet! I was doing Bell Ringing for Auburn Salvation Army, one gentleman asks if Salvation Army takes turkey donations! Not wanting say I just visiting Auburn, "I am somewhat new to town, Sir! However, I think is call Grocery Outlet, I saw a Food Bank truck there just last Saturday! They are taking turkey donations, I sure other food donations!" Maybe fifteen minutes later, same gentleman comes back! "Thank you, young lady! They did indeed take my turkey donations." Wow, so my information that day was correct! Thank you to Auburn Food Bank for always helping people! Glad any Food Bank that I write, glad any Salvation Army Corps that I write, used help the children in that town, in that state! This situation, children of serene, peaceful, child friendly Auburn, California! This Food Bank does a good job! I wish them best of luck!

Awesome place. Awesome people. Remember these workers are not getting paid so be thankful for them…read more Free food in bad economic times is a gift from God.

Kindest people EVER!! They are super helpful & extra friendly... & always have treats for my dogs…read more(even the grouchy one!) when gas was $7 a gallon the were awesome & helped me out with a gas card. Best giftcard ever! These people donate their time & theyre so nice thats more than anyone could expect- not sure what the low stars rant was about. But i continue to have the opposite experience she did, fortunately!

A great group of people who Genuinely care about helping…read morepeople in need. I highly recommend Them.

I have only donated here. Very easy to donate, staff seems kind but be mindful of what you coaster…read more I have donated things that in hindsight I don't think a homeless person would benefit from (decor) and they...took it? Wouldve been better to put on a buy nothing group (dont donate to goodwill. They throw most things away) I wish they had activities for the homeless. I have a homeless friend and he says they do t provide things for him to do so he just walks around all day. It's sad