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!

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

I was diagnosed with a rare stage 3 C non curable cancer. I was in shock emotionally and felt…read morewaves of fear, anger, anxiety, deep sadness...until my doctor mentioned Wellness Within, a non profit center in Roseville that helps patients, care givers, and families cope with the trauma. I walked into Wellness Within three years ago and began the journey of acceptance and care that is offered through a variety of classes. All of the teachers have specific training working with cancer patients. I met other people going through the same struggles. I am so thankful to be able to participate in the classes of my choice...and they never ask for money. The environment is warm and caring. It is a place where I can relax and learn the many ways to cope and take care of myself. I encourage cancer patients to take advantage of this treasure in our community. Marge C

Love, love this place. It's my healing home. Meet and interact with other cancer patients whose…read moreexperiences mimic your own. At Wellness Within, I have found a place where I am listened to, understood, supported and uplifted in a very real way. Check out their library, community resources and other classes - QiGong, Gentle Yin Yoga, iRest, Mindful Meditation, Gentle Nourishing Yoga, expressive arts, cooking, workshops and so much more.

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.

I have had 2 special kids that had therapy here. Now my grandson also attends therapy here as well…read more The therapists are awesome! The do psych testing when needed and also have a psychiatrist on site. They came to my house for both my older kids for CBT and they are still doing wonderfully after graduating their programs. This place helps answer all your questions about walking the special needs path. I absolutely love them

My son has been receiving services from River Oaks for a while anow and he has had an awesome time…read moreworking with them. He started coming here for behavior problems which his is doing much better and is about to graduate from this program. They do an awesome job :)

Today volunteered with SacRepublicFC at the River City Food Bank and it was quite a wonderful…read moreexperience. I have volunteered at local food banks since I was a kid and always enjoy giving back to my community. This one in particular really surprised me because it is ran so smoothly and is organized quite well. We served 451 families today and they mentioned sometimes it is upwards of 600. There was such an amazing spread of organic and natural foods along with some easy to make food that kiddos would enjoy. Something for everyone. Life can change in the blink of an eye and food insecurity affects more people than you can imagine. I appreciate that River City does not add extra stress to their intake process and streamlined the grocery process so that more people can provide food for their families. If you have the means to donate time, food, energy, or supplies, I would encourage you to do so. Thank you River City, staff, and volunteers for all you do.

I volunteered at RCFB regularly for about 7 months at the Edison location. I did not receive…read moreneither food nor wages. I am neither christian nor muslim. Work was hard & exhausting. Staff orders to volunteers are regularly contradictory, confusing & changing. I always felt I was treated as the outsider. One day a highly respected muslim customer demanded I be fired over a rule bent as favoritism. RCFB Management sided w the muslim. Not surprising,volunteers are not valued despite what management claims. Total waste of time.

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

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.

A baby dove in my yard who had been out of the nest for four days was attacked by something while…read morewaiting for ma and pa to come feed him. I emailed WCA with a picture and they said to bring him in. I brought him in using one of my dogs' crate. The staff were really nice, caring, and really sweet. I let them keep the crate since it seems like an item that they could really use. When I got home, I emailed them again asking if the dove would be released in my backyard. They responded right away.

Found a baby bird fallen from nest in backyard and was unable to re-nest it. After a few hours of…read moremonitoring the makeshift nest and no sign of mother bird, I decided it was time to take this little fellow in. This place is very kind and reassured me he was in great hands and once ready to be released into the wild, he would be released close to where he was originally found. They also were able to identify what type of bird he was in seconds (mourning dove!). The woman at the front counter was extremely kind and thankful that I brought the cutie in. Thank you for taking care of the wild!

Awesome organization that's focused on improving the lives of our teenagers and communities.read more

From the owner: Mission to the City is a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization founded by Quinten Wallace. His passion is…read moreto see today’s youth succeed and not become victims of their circumstances.