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Your donations at work in our community: The Food Bank of El Dorado County is a collaborative network of local charities. When you make a contribution to the Food Bank, your donation helps non-profit establishments throughout El Dorado County. No other single non-profit can help so many. Your dollar simply goes further here. Efficiency is of high importance to us. We know that every penny adds up, and every penny saved can help someone else in our community. In these challenging economic times, good families are struggling in El Dorado County. Please join us in our efforts to help our community and end “hidden hunger.”

Mobile Pantry

Starting with a goal of providing emergency food assistance to El Dorado County as a whole, the staff at the Food Bank knew they were dealing with a county that was very rural and remote.

NOTE: The Mobile Pantry is currently not available but will begin again in May of 2019. Please see our Holiday Outreach Program, and the many other programs we offer throughout the year HERE.

mobile pantryUnlike an urban setting where the population is denser and individuals can go to a food pantry at a local church by driving or riding the bus, the rural setting in El Dorado County creates a logistical challenge. After some research and careful consideration, the Food Bank designed and produced a new Mobile Food Pantry. Simply put, if our neighbors can’t go to the local church, then the Food Bank will take it to the rural community in which they live. This is rural outreach at its finest!

The Food Bank’s rural outreach is currently visiting sites in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe.

Another positive attribute of the Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry is that it is entirely operated by community volunteers, including: local businesses, service clubs, faith-based organizations, and compassionate community volunteers who enjoy helping their neighbors who struggle to make ends meet.

Whether you are seeking food assistance or you are interested in volunteering at the Mobile Food Pantry, contact the Food Bank of El Dorado County for more information. Call us at 530-621-9950 or email info@foodbankedc.org.

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Download Tahoe Mobile Pantry Flyer >

 

Free Farmer’s Market 2023

During the spring, summer, and fall seasons, the Food Bank partners with with CalFood Logistics and Foodlink to bring Mobile Pantry distributions in Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Somerset, Garden Valley, and South Lake Tahoe. CalFood Logistics and Foodlink bring fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. The good stuff, which our low-income population struggles to afford, includes: corn, zucchini, lettuce, broccoli, apples, oranges, potatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon and more.

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Note: all distributions below are one hour.

Light of the Hills Lutheran Church
3100 Rodeo Drive
Cameron Park, CA  95682
11:00 a.m. - Tuesday, June 20

Hills Church (Previously known as Rolling Hills Church)
800 Whiterock Road
El Dorado Hills, CA  95762
9:00 a.m. - Tuesday, July 11

St. Theresa’s Bread and Broth
1041 Lyons Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA  96150
10:00 a.m. - Wednesday, June 28
10:00 a.m. - Wednesday, July 26
10:00 a.m. - Wednesday, August 23
10:00 a.m. - Wednesday, September 27

Placerville SDA
6831 Mother Lode Road
Placerville, CA  95667
9:00 a.m. - Wednesday, May 24

Pioneer Bible Church
6851 Mt. Aukum Road
Somerset, CA  95684
1:00 p.m. - Friday, June 23

Pollock Pines Community Church
6361 Pony Express
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
11:30 a.m. - Friday, July 28

 

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No Vet Goes Hungry Program

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As a result of a partnership with El Dorado County Veteran’s Commission, the Food Bank of El Dorado County is proud to act as the emergency food assistance safety net for local veterans and their families.

 

Francis Doc LeagueFood Bank volunteers and staff work hard to assure that all veterans in El Dorado County have regional access to healthy and nutritious foods. This unique program is special to everyone involved as our local veterans and their families have given so much.

The Food Bank and the local Veteran’s Commission are happy to give back. If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran and could benefit from regional food assistance, contact us today at 530-621-9950.

Program Dedicated to Doc League, a Local Veteran

Doc League, a local Veteran, was the inspiration for staging the Food Bank of El Dorado County's No Vet Goes Hungry Program. Mr. League has been involved with assisting Veterans for many years in and out of El Dorado County. As a result of Mr. League's commitment to your local Veterans and our neighbors that struggle to make ends meet, we dedicate the No Vet Goes Hungry Program to Mr. League and his years of service.
- The Food Dude 
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Elder Outreach

The Food Bank of El Dorado County teamed up with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians to help seniors 60 years and older with our Commodity Supplemental Food Program.

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This collaborative outreach provides supplemental, nutrient dense food boxes on a bi-monthly basis to low income seniors 60 years and older. We are currently serving seniors in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Amador and El Dorado Counties. If you or someone you know over the age of 60 needs food assistance, call the Food Bank today for more information! 530-621-9950

  • To participate, please bring this application and ID with you to the next distribution.
  • Please call or text this number for more information: 530-556-5909

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.  USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form.

 

Emergency Food Assistance Network

This dedicated, compassionate group of local charities provide a year-round safety net for less fortunate children, senior citizens, individuals and families throughout El Dorado County. The Food Bank of El Dorado County has selected partner charities that are strategically placed in communities throughout El Dorado County - ultimately guaranteeing access to food assistance to anyone who finds themselves in need.

Local charities access food from the Food Bank of El Dorado County on a regular basis and provide a vehicle to the less fortunate in the communities they serve. The Food Bank is proud of this collaborative partnership and the service it provides to the less fortunate of El Dorado County.

 

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form

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Welcome! The Food Bank of El Dorado County has been serving communities throughout El Dorado County for 20 years! A local Grassroots nonprofit organization that truly cares about our neighbors that struggle to make ends meet. Your local Food Bank is here to help during your time of need. -- The Food Dude!

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The Food Bank’s rural outreach is currently visiting rural sites in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe.

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