Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

What Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services does

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1976 and headquartered at 1951 Bell Avenue, Sacramento, California. It is Sacramento County's designated regional food bank and the largest hunger-relief organization in the county, operating a 110,000-square-foot Distribution Center where staff and volunteers inspect, sort, and repackage food for redistribution. SFBFS functions as a central hub in the community's anti-hunger infrastructure: it recovers and collects food from retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and farmers; stores and repackages it; and distributes it free of charge through a network of 112 partner agencies operating over 200 distribution sites (pantries, community meal sites, schools, senior centers, and nonprofit organizations). In calendar year 2025, the organization distributed 40.5 million pounds of food (including 16 million pounds of fresh produce), provided 33.8 million meals, and served an average of 324,104 neighbors every month.

The organization extends beyond food distribution into a portfolio of complementary social services addressing root causes of poverty. These include a CalFresh (SNAP) outreach and application-assistance program (656 individuals assisted in 2025), DOJ-accredited immigration legal services (230 new cases in 2025), the Sacramento County official Diaper Bank (2.6 million diapers distributed via 52 partner agencies), a Food for Seniors program delivering monthly USDA-commodity boxes to low-income seniors aged 60+, and the SMUD EnergyHELP fund ($367,554 disbursed in 2025 to neighbors at risk of power disconnection). SFBFS operates the Primarius Web Window online ordering and reporting system to manage its partner agency network, and runs its own Pop-Up Pantries in underserved communities where partner coverage is thin.

SFBFS is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations (including a monthly "Friends of the Food Bank" program and the "Full Plate Society" legacy-giving program), corporate partnerships and grants (Bayer, SMUD, American Water Charitable Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, United Way California Capital Region), and federal commodity programs (TEFAP, CSFP). It is an affiliate of Feeding America and a member of the California Association of Food Banks. The organization is led by President/CEO Blake Young (in role since 2005), employs approximately 80 staff, and mobilizes 11,000+ annual volunteers contributing 2,700+ hours per month. It holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating and a Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Name

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Legal name

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Website

https://sacramentofoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is Sacramento County's designated regional food bank and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes 40.5 million pounds of food annually through 112 partner agencies at 200+ sites, serving 324,000+ neighbors monthly with food, CalFresh outreach, immigration legal services, diapers, and energy assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Family Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hunger relief services
• Food bank distribution
• Community assistance programs
• CalFresh outreach
• Food insecurity support

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals via website, monthly giving programs (Friends of the Food Bank), and one-time contributions. Every $1 provides 3 meals for neighbors.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Grants, event sponsorships, employee giving programs, cause marketing, food donations, and volunteering from corporate partners.
3. Campaign Matching: Time-limited matching campaigns where donations are matched by foundations (e.g., Match for Meals matching up to $300,000 by Sierra Health Foundation and United Way).
4. Government Programs: Federally sourced food from large-scale manufacturers through programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for seniors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services operates as the designated regional food bank for Sacramento County, providing free food distribution to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity through a network of 112 partner agencies and over 200 distribution sites. The organization complements its core food distribution with wraparound services including CalFresh enrollment assistance, a diaper bank program, low-cost immigration legal services, a Food for Seniors program distributing USDA commodities, and SMUD energy assistance. All services are provided at no cost to recipients and funded through individual donations, corporate grants, and foundation support.

Product overview

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services operates as a comprehensive hunger relief organization serving Sacramento County, functioning as both a direct service provider and a central distribution hub. The organization offers a multi-faceted portfolio including: a core Food Distribution Network through 112 partner agencies at over 200 sites; CalFresh Outreach to help eligible residents access government nutrition assistance; Immigration Legal Services providing DOJ-accredited legal support; a Diapers Program serving as Sacramento County's official diaper bank; Food for Seniors distributing USDA commodities; and SMUD EnergyHELP for energy assistance. The organization also operates direct Pop-Up Pantries, runs a monthly giving program (Friends of the Food Bank), and manages legacy giving through its Full Plate Society planned giving program. Funded through diverse mechanisms including grants, corporate partnerships, and direct donations, the organization served 324,104 neighbors monthly in 2025 and distributed over 40.5 million pounds of food.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nourish 916: A branding initiative representing Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services' commitment to nourishing Sacramento County communities.
• Friends of the Food Bank
• Full Plate Society

Products and services

• Food Distribution Network Central hub for food recovery, collection, storage, and distribution across Sacramento County through a network of 112 partner agencies operating over 200 distribution sites, providing free grocery-style food to neighbors in need.
• CalFresh Outreach Program helping eligible community members access CalFresh (California's SNAP program), including eligibility screening, application assistance, and system navigation through an outreach team, call center, and online forms.
• Diapers Program Sacramento County's official Diaper Bank and member of the National Diaper Bank Network, providing free diapers through 52 partner agencies to families with infants and toddlers.
• Immigration Legal Services Low-cost immigration legal services including DACA renewals, green card applications, naturalization, U-visas, VAWA petitions, and Immigration Court representation, provided by a Managing Attorney and DOJ-accredited representatives.
• Food for Seniors Monthly distribution of approximately 30-pound pre-packed USDA commodity grocery boxes to low-income seniors aged 60 and above at sites throughout Sacramento County.
• SMUD EnergyHELP Partnership with SMUD distributing funds to help eligible customers at risk of power disconnection maintain electricity service ($367,554 disbursed in 2025).
• Pop-Up Pantries Direct food distribution events operated by Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services in communities where partner agencies are unavailable or additional support is needed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1 donated provides 3 meals for neighbors in need
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SMUDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) sponsors Giving Friday at the California State Fair food drive benefiting SFBFS. SMUD also provides EnergyHELP funds disbursed through SFBFS to help neighbors at risk of power disconnection ($367,554 disbursed in 2025). SMUD's Director of Planning and Revenue Strategy Jennifer Restivo serves on SFBFS Board as Treasurer.
• BayercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Bayer committed to donate 1 million meals through Feeding America as part of 2026 campaign with Luke Bryan. Food drives at Luke Bryan's Farm Tour stops in Clovis and Elk Grove benefit Central California Food Bank and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFBFS is an affiliate member of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. This affiliation connects SFBFS to a national network for food sourcing, advocacy, and resources.
• California Association of Food BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFBFS partners with the California Association of Food Banks for advocacy work at federal, state, and local levels. SFBFS participates in CAFB policy agendas and campaigns.
• Soil Born FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFBFS President/CEO Blake Young serves on the board of Soil Born Farms, a 70-acre education farm. This represents a strategic community partnership in local food systems.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: One of the largest regional food banks in the U.S. While much larger in scope, it operates the same core model: food sourcing, distribution through partner agencies, CalFresh outreach, and senior nutrition — making it a useful comparable for scale and program-mix benchmarking.
• Food Bank for New York City: Large urban food bank with a comparable diversified portfolio including food distribution, nutrition education, SNAP outreach, and benefits enrollment. Functions as a structural benchmark for SFBFS's broader anti-poverty service model.
• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the U.S. with a diversified program portfolio (food distribution, SNAP application assistance, senior programs, nutrition education). Functionally analogous to SFBFS at a much larger scale, useful for benchmarking program diversification.

Others

• National Diaper Bank Network: Umbrella organization for diaper banks; SFBFS operates as the official Diaper Bank for Sacramento County and a member. Comparable as an enabling network for SFBFS's diaper distribution program, which represents a distinct service line.
• California Association of Food Banks: State-level association of which SFBFS is a member. Coordinates federal/state advocacy, Farm to Family produce program, and CalFresh policy — a direct ecosystem partner comparable to SFBFS's policy and procurement activities.
• Feeding America (National Organization): National umbrella network of 200+ food banks. SFBFS is a Feeding America affiliate, and the parent organization provides food sourcing, advocacy, and shared services — making it the most relevant ecosystem peer for network-level capabilities and funding access.

Direct peers

• Second Harvest of Silicon Valley: Major Bay Area food bank and Feeding America affiliate. Operates a large distribution network with partner agencies and offers CalFresh outreach, immigration-related support, and senior nutrition programs — a very similar multi-program model to SFBFS at larger scale.
• San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: County-level food bank serving San Francisco and Marin counties. Comparable as a Feeding America affiliate operating pantries, partner agencies, CalFresh enrollment, and senior food programs with similar volunteer-driven operating model.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Mid-sized regional food bank operating a partner-agency network with mobile pantries, senior food programs, and SNAP outreach. Directly comparable in operating model and scale tier to SFBFS.

Regional players

• Central California Food Bank: Regional food bank serving California's Central Valley. Co-beneficiary of Bayer's 1M-meal Farm Tour campaign with SFBFS, directly comparable as a Feeding America affiliate of similar operational scale distributing millions of pounds of food annually.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SacFoodBank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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