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. 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.