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!

This is a crafters heaven! You could probably spend hours here just looking through their…read moreinventory! It's a crafty thrifters new favorite place. I've only been here once over the weekend but I will definitely be back. I found some really cute gems here and they were priced really well. Can't wait to see what I create with my new goodies.

I finally made my way out here from Fairfield. And I'll be honest .... I'm sad that I didn't find…read moreany good cotton fabric it's mostly fleece also I was hoping to find lots of notions but that's not the case. But if your medium is more paper crafts this is your place. But for a sewing enthusiast you might want to skip this one.

We go to the Deer Creek pumpkin patch every year (some years more than one)! This year was a…read morelittle disappointing. We went on a Saturday so we could get face painting, fun balloons, petting animals and Snowie King! However......we found out after waiting around that the face painting wasn't coming, the petting animals never showed and Snowie King wasn't open. Big bummer! My little was sad....but we did get a fun balloon! They do have a large variety of pumpkins. All sizes and colors go pick from! And lots of photo ops.

Cute gift shop with a nice garden for fresh produce around the back. Nice place to checkout.read more

I reached out to SASSNA and Dave when I was looking for resources and help to determine if I was…read moreAutistic (age 41 at the time). Dave was great! He pointed me towards a local organization that did adult diagnosis, but he also encouraged me to navigate Kaiser Permanente's process since that was my health insurance provider. I successfully navigated Kaiser's process which is terrible if you're neurodivergent, but ultimately their Psychiatric team diagnosed me with ASD. I'm learning so much about myself, and thank Dave for the help he gave!

I want to take a minute to both thank and congratulate, Dave Gaines. Dave and the staff of SASSNA…read moreare doing some fantastic work with our youth (and their parents). This organization provides social services and supplies necessary outreach to both educate and advocate in the defense of our youth. Being non-profit, they work on your pre-agreed upon donations. Basically, what you can afford. My daughter tells me the whole staff from social workers to clerical are professional, helpful people. Since their time here, I can see huge changes within our entire family. Thanks to SASSNA, my grandchildren will have a better life growing up with this disability than I did. Thank you, again! 01/25

My mom and I love thrifting and try to go once a week together. I used to go the SPCA thrift down…read morein Sacramento when it was still open, and so I was pleasantly surprised I only just now found out there was one up in Roseville! It's not as big as the other one was which was disappointing, but oh well. It's a small thrift store that had a lot of various pieces here. A small book section, clothes, a few pieces of furniture, etc etc. The best part is that the sales go towards the SPCA, so you can feel good about helping animals while finding something for cheap. They even had a back room with some pet furniture too! Prices were pretty cheap too! There were some things that were being charged more than what they're worth, but that's always the case at a second hand store. The majority was a great deal which is what matters the most. Staff was friendly and made up entirely of volunteers. They were happy to talk to us whenever we had questions about an item, but otherwise were pretty hands off in terms of letting us shop, which I appreciated. It's not the best thrift store I've ever been to, but it's far from the worst too. Check them out if you've got time, it's easy to get in and out of quickly too.

I'm giving it two stars because the money goes towards animals otherwise it would be one. Went…read moreinside and no one greeted us or asked if we needed help, we considered buying a few things but honestly the prices were absurd for a thrift store. $10 for a used tank top seems outrageous, there was a small cabinet but the price was over $100 and for that price you might as well go purchase in store. I think the biggest disappointment was just the lack of communication because we were there for probably 15 minutes and not approached once. Maybe it was an off day

Excellent guidance. Their assistance improved the quality of our lives.read more

I had high hopes, having heard so many people talk about this place. As such I was expecting to be…read moredisappointed as usual. I was not disappointed in the least. First the place is quiet, clean, and every one I met was super nice. Second they don't make you feel like some other not for profits, you know like they are doing you a favor so you better be happy with what ever you get... No, not here. I actuality genuinely felt like these wanted to help people. A great feeling. The resources here are impressive. I couldn't believe that they cost little to no money out of pocket. Of course the over draw back with anything of this type is the amount of people in need and the a ability to support that need. So for some services, very few I have to add, there is a waiting list. Lighthouse is a great great place. A place that has filled me with hope and ambition.

Volunteering is a two-way street; this organization provides meaningful life experiences which not…read moreonly help improve the lives of others but transforms ours along the way. Hands4Hope bridges the gap between communities. If you are looking for a learning opportunity for you or your child(ren) to give back to the community, the benefits of this organization are truly immeasurable.

From the owner: Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is a youth-led education and community engagement…read moreorganization dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth in leadership and service. We nurture youth into socially responsible and civic-minded residents. With Youth Centers in El Dorado Hills and Placerville, Hands4Hope facilitates 14 on-campus service learning clubs at middle and high schools from Folsom to Placerville; offers 10 youth led after school committees that organize and implement service learning projects for those struggling most in our community; and facilitates numerous community outreach opportunities that provide direct service to those in need. Youth choose their own level of participation, experiencing diverse leadership opportunities as their involvement grows. Additionally, adults participate in the organization as outreach leaders, mentors, alumni, and board members.

I have a high regard for Family Network Adoption Center and the work they perform each day in…read moresupport of expectant parents and adoptive families. From the outset, it is evident that the organization operates with a strong commitment to compassion, professionalism, and diligence. Family Network Adoption Center consistently demonstrates a high standard for adoption services, offering clear guidance, consistent communication, and reliable support throughout each stage of the process. Their approach reflects a careful balance of sensitivity and operational efficiency. Particularly notable is their emphasis on individualized attention. They take care to understand each family's circumstances, ensuring that both expectant parents and adoptive families are treated with respect, dignity, and appropriate care. This level of intentional engagement is not universally found and contributes meaningfully to the quality of the experience for all involved. Our collaboration is effective in large part due to the strong organizational foundation Family Network Adoption Center provides in case coordination and client support, with Thompson & Belnap serving as the agency's preferred legal counsel. This structure allows the agency to focus on direct family support while we provide precise and dependable legal guidance to ensure all legal requirements are properly addressed and maintained. There is a clear alignment between our organizations that benefits the families we serve. We operate in coordination toward a shared objective: establishing safe, stable, and permanent homes for children. It is a privilege to serve as legal counsel to an agency that maintains such high professional standards while remaining attentive to the human aspects of adoption work. Family Network Adoption Center contributes meaningfully to the quality and integrity of the overall process, and I value the professional relationship we have established. -- Peter W. Thompson, Founding Partner, Thompson and Belnap

We can not say enough about how great Sarah, Anna, and Audrey have been through the start of our…read morejourney with the Family Adoption Network. What originally lead us to them is their beliefs and values towards birth mom's. Now beginning the home study/matching process has shown that their systems to upload documents, communication, and kindness make them the absolute best all around place for birth mom's and adopting families to begin the life long journey of adoption with.

Amazing customer service! A must to hold your business…read moremeeting. Great value and comfortable meeting room. Brenna needs a raise!!!

This is the most active chamber I've seen and extremely welcoming in the many outlets they have;…read morepolitics, event coordinating, membership councils and community awareness. I've been a member of many chambers and none are as rewarding as the Roseville Chamber! Join a few events and see for yourself!