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EMERGENCY

ASSISTANCE

Stay Informed: Emergency Food Assistance & Policy Changes.

We’re here to keep you informed about changes to emergency assistance and community food support. As policies shift, we’ll share updates to help ensure every neighbor has access to nourishing meals and show how you can lend a helping hand in your community

Our team is closely monitoring ongoing changes and will share updates here to keep our community informed.

Government Shutdown

Updated: November 14th

  • The longest government shutdown in history has now ended. After 43 days, Congress has passed a bill to reopen the government and successfully obtained approval from the President. Although the government is reopening, aspects may take time to return to normal. FARSB will continue to monitor the ongoing situation and provide updates as they become available.

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  • On October 28th, several states filed lawsuits against the Trump administration for restricting access to essential funds for families in need. As a result, CalFresh benefits are now beginning to appear on California SNAP recipients’ EBT cards, following the state’s joint effort with 22 others to secure the full release of SNAP benefits through legal action.

If You Are In Need of Assistance

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Find a Food Pantry Near You

FARSB distributes food to nearly 250 community partners which include food pantries, emergency shelters, community centers, and more. Food disttribution sites are cost-free and open to the public. Use the Pantry Locator to find assistance near you. 

Apply for CalFresh

CalFresh, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps individuals and families who may be struggling to afford food. CalFresh provides essential support to ensure families can eat well, and we offer application assistance in both English and Spanish.

Find Monthly Disributions

​​​​Community and virtual food drives make it easy for groups and individuals to get involved and make a difference. Every donation of safe, quality food helps ensure our neighbors have access to the nourishment they deserve. You can host a virtual or traditional food drive, we have options for everyone!

How You Can Help Your Community

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Make a Monetary Donation

​​Just $1 can help provide up to 5 meals. You can make a one-time gift, join the Meals for Many Giving Club for monthly donations, or work with your company for a corporate match. 

Volunteer at the Food Bank

Volunteering at our food bank allows you to directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in your community. By volunteering at our food bank you can make an impact in your community by being a part of something bigger. 

Make a Food Donation

​​​​Community and virtual food drives make it easy for groups and individuals to get involved and make a difference. Every donation of safe, quality food helps ensure our neighbors have access to the nourishment they deserve. You can host a virtual or traditional food drive, we have options for everyone!

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