activities · 42
what they do
direct service · 38
- Assist with CalFresh benefit applications Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides application assistance to individuals seeking CalFresh benefits, supporting 656 individuals annually.
- CalFresh Application AssistanceAssists individuals with CalFresh benefit applications, supporting food security through access to public nutrition programs. Assisted 656 individuals with applications in the reporting period.
- CalFresh Application AssistanceAssists individuals with CalFresh benefit applications, helping 230 individuals with their applications.
- CalFresh Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides direct support to individuals applying for CalFresh benefits, assisting 656 individuals with applications in the reporting period (with 230 specifically noted in one dataset).
- Diaper Distribution Diaper Distribution ServicesDistributes over 2.6 million diapers annually to babies and infants through a network of 52 partner organizations and local agencies.
- Diaper Distribution Program Diaper Distribution ServicesDistributes over 2.6 million diapers annually through a network of 52 partner organizations to support babies and infants in low-income households.
- Diaper Distribution Program Diaper Distribution ServicesDistributes over 2.6 million diapers annually to babies and infants through a network of 52 partner organizations, providing free diaper access to families in need.
- Distribute diapers to infants and families Diaper Distribution ServicesDistributes over 2.6 million diapers annually through a network of 52 partner agencies serving babies and infants.
- Distribute fresh produce On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesDistributed 16 million pounds of fresh produce annually through the food distribution network.
- Distribute total food volume Food Distribution Value ReportingDistributed over 40.5 million pounds of food annually, contributing to the provision of 33.8 million meals.
- Engage volunteers in food operations Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsEngages over 7,000 annual volunteers, with approximately 700 participating monthly who contribute 2,700 hours collectively to food inspection, sorting, and distribution activities.
- Food Distribution Center Operations Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsManages a 110,000 square foot Distribution Center where food is inspected, sorted, and repackaged by staff and over 7,000 annual volunteers, enabling large-scale food distribution.
- Food Distribution Center Operations Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsManages a 110,000 square foot Distribution Center where food is inspected, sorted, repackaged, and prepared for distribution using volunteer labor. Engages over 7,000 annual volunteers and 700 monthly volunteers who contribute approximately 2,700 hours collectively each month.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementOperates a network of 112 partner agencies and over 200 distribution sites across Sacramento County, including pantries, meal sites, schools, and senior centers, to distribute free food to individuals in need. Distributes tens of millions of pounds of food annually, including 16 million pounds of fresh produce and 40.5 million pounds of food overall.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementOperates a 110,000 square foot Distribution Center to inspect, sort, repackage, and distribute tens of millions of pounds of food annually. This food is distributed through a network of 112 partner agencies at over 200 sites, including pantries, meal sites, schools, and senior centers, serving nearly 330,000 individuals monthly in Sacramento County.
- Food Distribution NetworkOperates a network of 112 partner agencies and over 200 distribution sites across Sacramento County, including pantries, meal sites, schools, and senior centers, providing free food to approximately 324,000 individuals monthly. Distributes tens of millions of pounds of food annually, including 16 million pounds of fresh produce and over 40.5 million pounds of food overall.
- Food Distribution Network Food Distribution Network ManagementOperates a 110,000 square foot Distribution Center to inspect, sort, repackage, and distribute tens of millions of pounds of food annually. This food is distributed through a network of 112 partner agencies, including pantries, meal sites, schools, and senior centers, reaching nearly 330,000 individuals monthly in Sacramento County.
- Immigration Legal ServicesProvides legal assistance to immigrants by opening and managing new immigration cases, with 656 new cases opened in the reporting period (230 noted in a separate dataset).
- Immigration Legal Services Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationProvides legal assistance to immigrants by opening and managing new immigration cases. Opened 230 new cases during the reporting period.
- Immigration Legal Services Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationProvides legal assistance to immigrants by opening new legal service cases, with 230 new cases opened and 656 individuals assisted.
- Immigration Legal Services Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationProvides legal assistance to immigrants, opening 230 new immigration cases and assisting 656 individuals with legal services.
- Manage food inspection, sorting, and repackaging at Distribution Center Food Repacking and Distribution Warehouse OperationsOperates a 110,000 square foot Distribution Center where tens of millions of pounds of food are inspected, sorted, and repackaged annually by staff and volunteers for redistribution.
- Operate Pop-Up Pantries Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides emergency food support through Pop-Up Pantries in communities lacking permanent partner agencies or experiencing increased need.
- Operate network of food distribution sites Food Distribution Network ManagementDistributes food through a network of 112 partner agencies operating at over 200 sites across Sacramento County, serving approximately 330,000 individuals monthly. The program includes pantries, meal sites, schools, and senior centers.
- Pop-Up Pantries Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionOperates Pop-Up Pantries in communities that lack partner agencies or require additional food support to ensure broader access to food assistance.
- Pop-Up Pantry ProgramOperates Pop-Up Pantries in communities lacking established partner agencies or requiring additional food support, expanding access to food assistance in underserved areas.
- Pop-Up Pantry Program Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionOperates Pop-Up Pantries in underserved communities lacking permanent partner agencies or requiring additional food support, expanding access to food assistance where traditional infrastructure is limited.
- Provide financial assistance to prevent utility disconnection Utility Bill Payment AssistancePartners with SMUD to distribute financial assistance, disbursing $367,554 to at-risk customers to prevent power disconnection.
- Provide food assistance to low-income seniors Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides approximately 30 pounds of free pantry staples monthly to low-income seniors aged 60 and over.
- Provide immigration legal services Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationOpened 230 new immigration legal cases to assist individuals seeking immigration-related legal support.
- SMUD Utility Assistance Utility Bill Payment AssistanceDistributes financial assistance in partnership with SMUD, disbursing $367,554 to prevent power disconnection for at-risk customers.
- Senior Food Assistance Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides approximately 30 pounds of free pantry staples monthly to low-income seniors over the age of 60 through its distribution network.
- Senior Food Assistance Program Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides approximately 30 pounds of free pantry staples monthly to low-income seniors aged 60 and over.
- Senior Food Program Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides approximately 30 pounds of free pantry staples monthly to low-income seniors over 60.
- Utility Assistance Program Utility Bill Payment AssistanceDisburses financial assistance in partnership with SMUD to prevent power disconnections for at-risk, low-income customers, distributing $367,554 in aid.
- Utility Assistance Program Utility Bill Payment AssistanceDistributes financial assistance in partnership with SMUD to prevent power disconnection for at-risk customers, disbursing $367,554 in support.
- Utility Bill Assistance Utility Bill Payment AssistanceDistributes financial assistance in partnership with SMUD, disbursing $367,554 to prevent power disconnection for at-risk customers.
- Volunteer Engagement Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsEngages over 7,000 volunteers annually, with approximately 700 volunteers contributing 2,700 hours collectively each month to support food sorting, distribution, and other operations.
advocacy · 4
- Advocacy for Policy Reform Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts advocacy at local, state, and national levels to promote policy reform and program improvements related to food insecurity and poverty.
- Advocate for policy reform on food insecurity and poverty Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts advocacy efforts at local, state, and national levels to advance policy reforms and improve programs addressing food insecurity and poverty.
- Policy Advocacy Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts advocacy at local, state, and national levels to advance policy reform and improve programs addressing food insecurity and poverty.
- Policy Advocacy for Food Security Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthConducts advocacy efforts at local, state, and national levels to advance policy reform and improve programs addressing food insecurity and poverty.
strategies · 33
how they think
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- Capacity building and strengthening of regional food safety net capacity_buildingStrengthens the broader regional food system by supplying food to partner agencies, providing them with financial grants, training, and education to enhance their operational effectiveness and community reach.
- Network-based food distribution model network_distribution_modelDistributes food through a network of partner agencies and pantries rather than direct distribution, expanding reach and ensuring equitable access across Sacramento County by leveraging community-based organizations as distribution points.
- Network-based food distribution model network_distribution_modelDistributes food through a network of partner agencies and pantries rather than direct distribution, expanding reach and access across the region while strengthening the broader food safety net.
- Network-based food distribution model network_distribution_modelDistributes food through a network of partner agencies and pantries rather than direct distribution, expanding reach and ensuring equitable access across the region. This model is supported by digital tools like the Food Finder to connect individuals with nearby distribution sites.
- Network-based food distribution model network_distribution_modelDistributes food through a network of partner agencies and pantries rather than direct distribution, expanding reach and ensuring equitable access across the region. This model is supported by a digital Food Finder tool to connect individuals with nearby distribution sites.
- Stigma reduction through public education stigma_reduction_through_educationUses public education campaigns to reduce stigma associated with food insecurity, encouraging more individuals to access needed services without shame.
- Stigma reduction through public education stigma_reduction_through_educationConducts public education campaigns to reduce stigma associated with food insecurity, encouraging more individuals to access needed support without shame.
- Stigma reduction through public education stigma_reduction_through_educationUses public education campaigns to reduce stigma associated with food insecurity, encouraging more individuals to access needed support without shame.
- Stigma reduction through public education stigma_reduction_through_educationConducts public education campaigns to reduce stigma associated with food insecurity, encouraging more individuals to access needed services without shame.
- Strengthening regional food safety net through partner support food_safety_net_strengtheningEnhances equitable food access by supplying food to other agencies and building their capacity through grants, training, and education, thereby amplifying systemic impact.
- Strengthening the regional food safety net through partner capacity building food_safety_net_strengtheningStrengthens the broader food security ecosystem by supplying food to partner agencies and building their capacity through grants, training, and education, enabling more resilient and effective local service delivery.
- Strengthening the regional food safety net through partner capacity building food_safety_net_strengtheningStrengthens the broader food security infrastructure by supplying food to partner agencies and building their capacity through financial grants, training, and education, enabling more effective and equitable local service delivery.
- Strengthening the regional food safety net through partner capacity building food_safety_net_strengtheningStrengthens the broader food security infrastructure by supplying food to partner agencies and building their capacity through grants, training, and education, enabling more effective and equitable local service delivery.
- Targeted access and inclusion for vulnerable populations targeted_community_accessDesigns programs to close food access gaps for hard-to-reach and marginalized communities—such as seniors, immigrants, refugees, and low-income families—by addressing structural barriers and promoting culturally responsive services.
- Targeted access and inclusion for vulnerable populations targeted_community_accessDesigns programs to close food access gaps for hard-to-reach and diverse communities, including immigrants, seniors, and low-income families, by addressing structural barriers and specific community needs.
- Targeted access and inclusion for vulnerable populations targeted_community_accessDesigns programs to close food access gaps for hard-to-reach and marginalized communities, ensuring services are inclusive and responsive to the structural barriers faced by diverse populations.
- Targeted access for vulnerable and diverse populations targeted_community_accessDesigns programs to close food access gaps for hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities, ensuring services are inclusive and responsive to the specific needs of diverse populations facing structural financial constraints.
- Targeted access for vulnerable and diverse populations targeted_community_accessDesigns programs to close food access gaps for hard-to-reach and structurally marginalized communities, ensuring services are inclusive and responsive to the specific needs of diverse clientele.
- Targeted access for vulnerable and diverse populations targeted_community_accessDesigns programs to close food access gaps for hard-to-reach and marginalized communities, ensuring services are inclusive and responsive to the structural financial constraints affecting diverse clientele.
- Two-generation approach to address immediate and long-term needs two_generation_approachMeets immediate food needs while simultaneously supporting individuals and families in achieving long-term self-sufficiency and financial independence, focusing on systemic barrier removal and personal goal attainment.
- Two-generation approach to address immediate and long-term needs two_generation_approachMeets immediate food needs while simultaneously supporting individuals and families in achieving long-term financial independence and self-sufficiency, focusing on systemic barrier removal and personal goal attainment.
- Two-generation approach to address immediate and long-term needs two_generation_approachMeets immediate food needs while simultaneously supporting individuals and families in achieving long-term financial independence and self-sufficiency, focusing on breaking cycles of poverty.
- Two-generation approach to address immediate and long-term needs two_generation_approachMeets immediate food needs while supporting long-term financial independence and stability, focusing on holistic self-sufficiency across generations.
- Two-generation, barrier-removal approach to poverty solution-focused_barrier_removalAddresses both immediate needs and long-term self-sufficiency by removing systemic barriers and supporting individuals and families in achieving financial independence, reflecting a solution-focused theory of change rooted in structural causes.
- Volunteer-powered operational model volunteer-powered_operationsLeverages volunteer labor to inspect, sort, repack, and distribute food at scale, enabling efficient operations and community engagement in the mission.
- Volunteer-powered operations for scalable food distribution volunteer-powered_operationsRelies on volunteer labor to inspect, sort, repack, and distribute food at scale, enabling efficient operations and community engagement in the mission.
- Volunteer-powered operations for scalable food distribution volunteer-powered_operationsLeverages volunteer labor to inspect, sort, repack, and distribute food at scale, enabling efficient operations and community engagement.
- Volunteer-powered operations for scalable impact volunteer-powered_operationsLeverages volunteer labor to inspect, sort, repack, and distribute food at scale, enabling efficient operations and broad community engagement.
- Wraparound services to reduce economic tradeoffs and promote self-sufficiency wraparound_support_servicesProvides integrated social services beyond food—including benefits enrollment and support for vulnerable populations—to address root causes of poverty and reduce the need for tradeoffs between basic needs.
- Wraparound services to support self-sufficiency wraparound_support_servicesProvides integrated social services beyond food—including benefits enrollment and support for students, seniors, and immigrants—to reduce economic tradeoffs and address root causes of poverty, promoting long-term stability.
- Wraparound services to support self-sufficiency wraparound_support_servicesProvides integrated social services beyond food—including benefits enrollment and support for students, families, seniors, and immigrants—to reduce economic tradeoffs and address root causes of poverty, promoting long-term stability and independence.
- Wraparound services to support self-sufficiency wraparound_support_servicesProvides integrated social services beyond food—including benefits enrollment and support for students, families, seniors, and immigrants—to reduce economic tradeoffs and address root causes of poverty, promoting long-term stability and integration.
- Wraparound support services for holistic self-sufficiency wraparound_support_servicesProvides integrated social services beyond food—including benefits enrollment and economic support—to reduce tradeoffs and address root causes of poverty, enabling long-term stability and financial independence.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Advocacy
Advocates at local, state, and national levels for policy reform and program improvements to address root causes of food insecurity and poverty
CalFresh Outreach
Helps eligible individuals apply for CalFresh (SNAP) benefits
Diapers
Partners with 52 local agencies to distribute free diapers to families in need
Food for Seniors
Provides low-income seniors over age 60 with approximately 30 pounds of free pantry staples monthly
Immigration Legal Services
Offers low-cost legal services to help eligible individuals navigate U.S. immigration processes
Neighborhood Distributions
Distributes free food through a network of 112 partner agencies at over 200 sites across Sacramento County
Partnerships
Provides financial grants, education, and training to 112 partner agencies to build their capacity.
Pop-Up Pantries
Operates direct food distribution sites in communities where partner agencies are unavailable or additional support is needed
SMUD EnergyHELP
Distributes funds in partnership with SMUD to help pre-selected customers avoid power disconnection
relationships · 7
who they work with
- 112 partner agencies Partner — Network of local organizations including pantries, meal sites, schools, and senior centers that distribute food provided by SFBFS.
- 112 partner organizations Partner — Network of local organizations collaborating with SFBFS to distribute food and services.
- 2-1-1 Sacramento Partner — Referral partner for connecting individuals to services beyond food assistance
- CalFresh Government — Connects families at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level with CalFresh benefits eligibility.
- SMUD Government — Partner for disbursing utility assistance to community members.
- SMUD Partner — Partnership to distribute EnergyHELP funds to prevent power disconnection for at-risk customers.
- USDA Government — Complies with USDA non-discrimination requirements and links to USDA's non-discrimination statement.