We Are Here For Seniors

Sacramento Food Bank Offers Another Food Program for Senior along with 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 at least 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.

I am interested, what do I need to sign up?

To sign up for Food for Seniors (Commodity Supplemental Food Program - CSFP), please bring the following documents to one of our distribution sites and complete a short application.

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

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