Elk Grove Food Bank Services

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Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) is honored to commemorate half a century of unwavering commitment to assisting the food-insecure populations within our community. With our mission,  "to provide essential resources to overcome the many faces of hunger and human need," our efforts have remained significant through changing times. Initially established in 1974 by the Elk Grove Ministerial Association, EGFBS has evolved from a simple food distribution initiative into a comprehensive social services entity, adept at addressing a broad spectrum of community need

Over the years, EGFBS has significantly expanded its scope and scale. The organization now offers monthly food assistance to a diverse group of individuals, including seniors, children, migrant workers, the disabled, medically vulnerable individuals, the working poor, and the homeless. As community needs have diversified, EGFBS has responded with adaptive, client-focused solutions, growing its program offerings from two to eighteen and increasing its staff from two to thirteen since 2009.

Cathy's Clothes Closet, established in 2004 by Cathy O'Neil, a retired educator from the Elk Grove Unified School District, exemplifies EGFBS's expanded reach, providing clothing for more than 42,000 people last year. Additionally, the organization's Wellness Bag program and senior mobile distribution efforts have been crucial in delivering food and resources directly to those in unique situations, such as the medically fragile and low-income seniors.

Moreover, EGFBS has extended its support through mobile distribution sites for migrant farmworkers and the Wilton Rancheria Tribe's low-income seniors. The organization also distributes food boxes and fresh produce monthly to three low-income elementary schools in Elk Grove, further reflecting a deep commitment to community partnership.

In 2023 alone, EGFBS facilitated the distribution of over 1.6 million meal equivalents, showcasing its significant impact on food insecurity. Beyond food, the organization also provides essential non-food items and support services, including toiletry kits for the homeless and assistance with CalFresh applications, further underscoring its holistic approach to addressing need.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Marie Jachino since 2004, EGFBS has flourished, benefitting from her extensive background in social work and her commitment to efficient management. The organization's success has garnered substantial community and corporate support, with notable volunteer engagement from local businesses and faith-based groups.

Elevating its commitment to efficiency, EGFBS's financial stewardship has earned national recognition from ImpactMatters, ranking it sixth nationwide for cost-effectiveness among food assistance programs. This accolade is a testament to the organization's dedication to making every donation count, ensuring maximum impact in the fight against hunger and need.

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Mission

The mission statement of Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) is to provide essential resources to overcome the many faces of hunger and human need.

Needs

Our Community’s Growing Needs in 2025

Despite the tremendous impact Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) has made over the past 50 years, the need for support has never been greater. Rising living costs, inflation, and increased food insecurity continue to place immense pressure on families, seniors, and individuals already struggling to make ends meet. As we look to the future, your financial support is more critical than ever to sustain and expand our vital programs.

Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever

🔹 Increased Demand for Food Assistance: The number of households relying on EGFBS has grown by over 20% in the past year, driven by economic challenges and rising food prices. Your contributions help us provide nutritious meals to those who need them most.

🔹 Supporting Our Seniors: The demand for our senior mobile distribution program continues to grow as more seniors on fixed incomes struggle to afford groceries. Funding allows us to deliver fresh, healthy food directly to homebound seniors who cannot access our distribution sites.

🔹 Addressing Childhood Hunger: Many local families continue to face food insecurity, and children are among the most vulnerable. Your donations help sustain programs that provide healthy meals and fresh produce to low-income elementary schools, ensuring kids have the nutrition they need to thrive.

🔹 Expanding Essential Services: Beyond food, EGFBS provides clothing, hygiene kits, and support services for families and individuals in crisis. Financial contributions allow us to maintain and grow programs like Cathy’s Clothes Closet, the Wellness Bag program, and mobile outreach efforts to reach those facing the greatest hardships.

🔹 Building Long-Term Solutions: While immediate relief is essential, long-term food security is the ultimate goal. Donations help fund initiatives like CalFresh application assistance and nutrition education, empowering individuals to build sustainable access to food.

Your Impact

Every dollar you give helps put food on the table for a struggling family, keeps a senior nourished and cared for, and ensures a child doesn’t go to bed hungry. With your support, we can continue to fight hunger and human need in Elk Grove—one meal, one service, one family at a time.

➡️ Join us in making a lasting difference. Your generosity fuels our mission and provides hope to thousands in our community.

📅 Make your gift on Big Day of Giving 2025 and help us feed hope for another year!

Equity Statement

At Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS), we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone we serve, employ, and engage as volunteers. Our organization thrives on the strength of our diverse community, which includes individuals, families, businesses, faith-based organizations, charities, schools, and associations.

EGFBS operates with a steadfast commitment to equity and impartiality. We remain expressly nonpolitical and unaffiliated with any political party, creed, movement, or religious belief. Our mission is centered solely on providing essential resources to those in need, without bias or discrimination.

We firmly believe that every person deserves dignity, respect, and equal access to our services. We prohibit discrimination in all forms, ensuring that no individual is excluded from receiving assistance, employment, or volunteer opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected category.

Our volunteer and employment decisions are based solely on an individual’s ability to perform required duties, reliability, and commitment to our mission. Through this dedication to equity, we uphold a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and opportunity—where every person is valued, every voice matters, and every action contributes to a stronger, more united community.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Elk Grove Food Bank Services

other names

EGFBS

Year Established

1974

Tax id (EIN)

38-3664737

Mission Category

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Operating Budget

$1,000,001-$5 million

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers, In-Kind Donations, Other

Demographics Served

Low-income individuals/families, General population, Homeless/Underhoused/Unhoused

Local Counties Served

Sacramento

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

9888 Kent Street
Elk Grove, CA 95624

Service areas

Elk Grove, CA, US

Wilton, CA, US

Sloughhouse, CA, US

Rancho Murieta, CA, US

Sacramento, CA, US

Phone

916-685-8453

fax

916-714-9931

Email

valerie@egfbs.org

Website

http://www.elkgrovefoodbank.org

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