We Are Here For Seniors

Sacramento Food Bank Offers a Food Program for Seniors at SSIP

Seniors can pick up a box of food from Sacramento Food Bank and a box of food from SSIP on the same visit. Distribution of the food for seniors is the 4th Monday of each month at the south/west parking lot of the Bethany campus. Remaining 2025 Senior distribution dates: July 28, Aug 5, Sept 22, Oct 27, Nov (tbd), Dec 22

Additional senior distribution locations available in Sacramento Region (list)

To be eligible, you must be over 60 years of age and meet the income guidelines shown below.

Nearly 30,000 seniors (12%) live in poverty in Sacramento County.

Sacramento County Census Report 2024

What type of groceries will I receive?

Groceries are pre-packed in boxes and include a variety of foods such as milk, cereal, grains, cheese, juice, canned meat, peanut butter, canned vegetables and canned fruit. Participants receive approximately 30 pounds of food per month.

What do I need bring with me to sign up?

To sign up for Food for Seniors (Commodity Supplemental Food Program - CSFP), please bring the following documents when you visit SSIP Food Closet on a Senior Monday and complete a short application.

  • Proof of identity and age (examples include): California Driver’s License, ID card, or passport.

  • Address verification: Identification with current address OR any bill with your name and current address.