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At Yamji – Karma Companion, we believe in the power of kindness and honesty. Our platform is designed to reward and recognize individuals, businesses, and groups for their acts of kindness and their commitment to making the world a better place. Whether it’s a simple act of kindness, a heartfelt confession, or a meaningful expression, Yamji encourages everyone to celebrate their journey and share it with others.
Today, we want to take a moment to recognize some truly inspiring organizations in California. These food nonprofit organizations in California are working tirelessly day and night to feed those in need and help reduce food insecurity. From providing meals to the homeless to ensuring nutritious food reaches families in underserved communities, their work is truly commendable.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to these organizations for their dedication and the impact they continue to make. Their efforts are not just about feeding people; they are about lifting spirits, building communities, and creating a world where everyone has access to nutritious meals.
Here are the Top 100 food nonprofit organizations in California that are making a difference:
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Provides food to individuals and families in need across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. One of the largest food banks in the region.
Website: shfb.org - Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Serves over 300,000 people every month by distributing food through a network of community organizations, offering essential nutrition to low-income residents.
Website: lafoodbank.org - San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Eliminates hunger and builds community by distributing millions of pounds of food to individuals and families in San Francisco and Marin counties.
Website: sfmfoodbank.org - Food Forward
Focuses on rescuing surplus fresh produce from farms, farmers’ markets, and wholesalers to reduce food waste and provide nutritious food to those in need.
Website: foodforward.org - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Distributes food through more than 180 community-based organizations, serving low-income families across Contra Costa and Solano counties.
Website: foodbankccs.org - Alameda County Community Food Bank
Provides nutritious food to people in need and works to end hunger by addressing the root causes of food insecurity in Alameda County.
Website: accfb.org - San Diego Food Bank
Delivers nutritious food to individuals and families through partnerships with local agencies, helping combat hunger across San Diego County.
Website: sandiegofoodbank.org - Redwood Empire Food Bank
Serving communities in Northern California, they provide food to those in need and partner with local organizations to promote food security.
Website: refb.org - Community Food Bank of Southern California
Offers food assistance and supports programs to alleviate hunger and improve access to nutritious food across Southern California.
Website: foodbankla.org - Feeding San Diego
Dedicated to rescuing food and providing it to those in need, focusing on reducing food waste while addressing hunger in the community.
Website: feedingsandiego.org - Orange County Food Bank
Distributes food to individuals and families, providing assistance to those struggling with hunger in Orange County, California.
Website: ocfoodbank.org - Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Combats hunger while offering services such as education, job training, and family support programs in Sacramento County.
Website: sacramentofoodbank.org - Central California Food Bank
Serves several counties by distributing food to individuals and families and working to alleviate the root causes of hunger.
Website: ccfoodbank.org - Food Share of Ventura County
Collects and distributes food to low-income individuals and families in Ventura County through partnerships with local agencies.
Website: foodshare.com - Placer Food Bank
Provides food assistance to families in need across Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties while promoting food security and access.
Website: placerfoodbank.org - Yolo Food Bank
Provides food to individuals and families in need throughout Yolo County, working to reduce hunger and improve access to healthy food.
Website: yolofoodbank.org - L.A. Kitchen
Trains individuals to prepare and distribute meals from rescued food, focusing on reducing food waste while supporting job training and reducing hunger.
Website: lakitchen.org - Palo Alto Food Closet
Provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the Palo Alto area.
Website: paloaltofoodcloset.org - East Bay Food Bank
Serves Alameda and Contra Costa counties, providing food assistance and working to end hunger through direct support and advocacy.
Website: ebfoodbank.org - Tulare County Food Bank
Distributes food to individuals and families in need across Tulare County, providing both emergency food services and long-term solutions to hunger.
Website: tularefoodbank.org
- The Hunger Project
A global initiative working to end hunger through sustainable development programs, focusing on empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
Website: thp.org - Bay Area Food Bank
Provides food assistance to low-income families in the Bay Area, helping those in need and addressing the root causes of hunger.
Website: bayareafoodbank.org - Simi Valley Food Pantry
Helps families and individuals in Simi Valley who are experiencing food insecurity, providing nutritious food and support.
Website: simifoodpantry.org - La Mission
Serves meals and provides support services to the homeless and low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles.
Website: lamission.org - Ceres Community Project
Provides healthy meals and nutrition education to individuals and families facing health challenges due to illness or poverty.
Website: ceresproject.org - South Bay Food Pantry
Provides essential food assistance to individuals and families across the South Bay region of Los Angeles.
Website: southbayfoodpantry.org - Los Angeles Kitchen
Rescues fresh food to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for low-income seniors and youth, reducing food waste in the process.
Website: lakitchen.org - Santa Barbara Food Bank
Distributes nutritious food to individuals and families in need throughout Santa Barbara County, with an emphasis on education and food access.
Website: foodbanksbc.org - Mendocino Food Bank
Provides food assistance to residents in Mendocino County, aiming to alleviate hunger and promote long-term food security.
Website: mendocinofoodbank.org - Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino
Works to alleviate food insecurity in San Bernardino County by providing emergency food, nutrition education, and community programs.
Website: capsbc.org - Westside Food Bank
Provides food to agencies serving the low-income population in Los Angeles’ Westside region, fighting hunger in one of the nation’s most affluent areas.
Website: wsfb.org - Merced County Food Bank
Serves Merced County residents by providing food assistance through community programs and partnerships.
Website: mercedfoodbank.org - Titusville Food Pantry
Assists low-income individuals and families in Titusville, helping to feed those in need through community support.
Website: titusvillefoodpantry.org - Stanford Food Pantry
Supports Stanford students and staff in need of food assistance, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals.
Website: studentaffairs.stanford.edu - Fresno Metro Ministry
Provides food, clothing, and community programs to help low-income residents of Fresno, particularly those who are homeless or at risk.
Website: fresnometmin.org - Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada
Supports those in need with food, shelter, and programs aimed at improving quality of life in Northern California and Northern Nevada.
Website: voa-ncnn.org - Eureka Rescue Mission
Provides meals, shelter, and recovery programs for homeless individuals and families in Eureka, California.
Website: eurekarescuemission.org - Cottage Food Law Alliance
Promotes food security and supports small food businesses by advocating for the Cottage Food Law in California.
Website: cottagefoodlaw.org - Bakersfield Homeless Center
Provides meals, shelter, and support services to homeless individuals and families in Bakersfield, California.
Website: bakersfieldhomelesscenter.org - Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
Provides food, shelter, and compassionate care to the homeless in Sacramento, California.
Website: sacloaves.org - Orange County Rescue Mission
Offers a range of services, including food, shelter, and recovery programs, for individuals and families in crisis.
Website: rescuemission.org - The Agoura Hills Library Food Bank
Partners with local organizations to provide food to families in need throughout Agoura Hills and surrounding areas.
Website: agourahillslibrary.org - Harvest Partners
Partners with local organizations to provide fresh produce and groceries to those facing hunger in the Inland Empire.
Website: harvestpartners.org - Wellness House
Offers food assistance and wellness programs for families and individuals in need across several counties in California.
Website: wellnesshouse.org - Central Valley Food Bank
A leader in the fight against hunger, providing food to families in need in the Central Valley region.
Website: cvfb.org - Interfaith Food Center
Offers emergency food assistance and hunger relief programs for residents of San Bernardino County.
Website: interfaithfoodcenter.org - Concord Food Pantry
Provides nutritious food to families and individuals in Concord, California, through emergency food programs.
Website: concordfoodpantry.org - Berkeley Food Pantry
Supplies emergency food to low-income families in Berkeley, California, working to reduce hunger and improve access to healthy meals.
Website: berkeleyfoodpantry.org - Mountain View Community Services
Helps provide food and other essential services to residents of Mountain View and surrounding areas.
Website: mountainviewcommunityservices.org - Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN)
Focuses on providing food assistance and empowering individuals and families in South Los Angeles to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.
Website: lacan.org
- The Ecumenical Hunger Program
Provides emergency food, financial assistance, and support services to families in need in the Palo Alto area.
Website: ehpca.org - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Provides food assistance and nutrition programs to communities in Contra Costa and Solano counties.
Website: foodbankccs.org - Palo Alto Community Fund
A community organization dedicated to helping low-income individuals in Palo Alto with food assistance and other critical services.
Website: paloaltocommunityfund.org - Project Open Hand
Delivers nutritious meals and groceries to people living with critical illness in San Francisco and Alameda counties.
Website: openhand.org - Los Angeles Food Bank
Works to alleviate hunger by providing food to over 1 million individuals in Los Angeles County each year.
Website: lafoodbank.org - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
A collaboration focused on ending hunger in the Tampa Bay region by coordinating food distribution and services.
Website: tampabayhunger.org - North County Food Bank
Provides emergency food assistance to families in need in San Diego’s North County area.
Website: northcountyfoodbank.org - Gleaners Food Bank
Gathers and distributes donated food to food programs across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Website: gleaners.org - Community Food Bank of Fresno
Provides nutritious food to families in Fresno and surrounding counties.
Website: fresnofoodbank.org - West Oakland Food Collaborative
Works with local farmers and community groups to provide fresh food access and nutrition education in West Oakland.
Website: wofc.org - Solano County Food Bank
Aids families in Solano County by distributing food and providing educational resources to help families in need.
Website: solanofoodbank.org - San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Aims to end hunger in San Francisco and Marin County by providing food to low-income individuals and families.
Website: sfmfoodbank.org - San Diego Food Bank
Provides food assistance to more than 500,000 people in San Diego County each year.
Website: sandiegofoodbank.org - Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Provides food assistance to those in need and advocates for programs that address food insecurity in the region.
Website: shfb.org - The Redwood Empire Food Bank
A nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in the North Bay area, especially during emergencies.
Website: refb.org - Glendale Community Food Pantry
Provides free food, resources, and emergency assistance to low-income families and individuals in Glendale.
Website: glendalefoodpantry.org - Manna Ministries
Offers emergency food programs and assistance for families in need in various parts of Southern California.
Website: mannaministries.com - The Salvation Army of Los Angeles
Supports individuals in need by offering food services, shelter, and rehabilitation programs across Los Angeles.
Website: salvationarmyusa.org - The People’s Pantry
Focuses on providing healthy, fresh food to those in need throughout the Los Angeles area, especially low-income communities.
Website: peoplespantry.org - The Marin Food Bank
Provides food to individuals and families in Marin County, offering direct food distribution and education programs.
Website: marinfoodbank.org - Santa Clara County Food Bank
Provides emergency food assistance and partners with local agencies to reduce hunger and improve nutrition.
Website: scfoodbank.org - Food for People
Works to reduce hunger and improve nutrition in Humboldt County by providing emergency food and nutrition education.
Website: foodforpeople.org - Fresno Healthy Food Coalition
Supports local efforts to create access to healthy, fresh food for underserved populations in Fresno.
Website: fresnohealthyfood.org - Oakland Food Policy Council
Promotes food security and advocates for policies that improve access to healthy, affordable food in Oakland.
Website: oaklandfood.org - Center for Good Food Purchasing
Supports institutions and organizations in making food purchasing decisions that contribute to a just, sustainable food system.
Website: goodfoodpurchasing.org
- Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Provides free, nutritious meals to individuals and families in need in San Jose, CA.
Website: loavesfishes.org - Ceres Community Project
Delivers nutritious, organic meals to individuals facing serious health challenges and supports the community through hands-on volunteerism.
Website: ceresproject.org - Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit Programs
Works on food insecurity and health disparities, providing nutrition and community support to underserved populations across California.
Website: kaiserpermanente.org - Central Coast Feeding Coalition
Provides emergency food assistance across California’s Central Coast, including Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Website: centralcoastfeeding.org - Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Aims to alleviate hunger and improve self-sufficiency through food distribution and family services across Sacramento.
Website: sacramentofoodbank.org - The Marinwood Community Food Pantry
Provides food to low-income families in the Marinwood community of Marin County.
Website: marinwoodfoodpantry.org - Rise Against Hunger California
Focuses on ending world hunger by providing meals to people in crisis and organizing volunteer-driven meal packing events.
Website: riseagainsthunger.org - San Mateo County Food Bank
Delivers food to residents facing hunger and collaborates with local agencies to distribute food to those in need.
Website: smcfoodbank.org - Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
Provides emergency food, shelter, and support services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the San Fernando Valley.
Website: hopeofthevalley.org - L.A. Kitchen
Works to empower individuals and fight hunger through the preparation and distribution of nutritious meals made from rescued food.
Website: lakitchen.org - World Harvest
A nonprofit that provides food, clothing, and other essential services to families and individuals in need across California.
Website: worldharvest.org - The Village Family Services
Offers emergency food programs and other services for families in need across Los Angeles County.
Website: villagefs.org - Ag Against Hunger
Distributes fresh produce to food banks across the state and addresses food insecurity through agriculture-based solutions.
Website: agagainsthunger.org - Food in Need of Distribution (FIND) Food Bank
Helps reduce hunger by distributing nutritious food to residents in need in Riverside County.
Website: findfoodbank.org - Homeboy Industries
Provides food assistance as well as job training and support services to individuals who have been affected by incarceration in Los Angeles.
Website: homeboyindustries.org - Partners in Care Foundation
Focuses on reducing hunger and promoting healthy eating through community partnerships in Los Angeles.
Website: picf.org - Southwest Community Food Bank
Provides food assistance and nutrition education to underserved communities in the Southwestern region of California.
Website: swfoodbank.org - Interfaith Food Center
Provides emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need in San Bernardino County.
Website: interfaithfoodcenter.org - Orange County Food Bank
Offers emergency food assistance and supplies food to local organizations that provide meals to those in need throughout Orange County.
Website: ocfoodbank.org - Food Forward
Works to reduce food waste and alleviate hunger by collecting fresh surplus produce and distributing it to food banks and shelters.
Website: foodforward.org - Farmers Market Coalition
Supports farmers markets across the state, promoting local produce and increasing food access for underserved communities.
Website: farmersmarketcoalition.org - Elderly Nutrition Program (Santa Clara County)
Provides meals, nutrition education, and wellness services to seniors to promote better health and food security.
Website: www.sccgov.org/sites/aging - Feeding San Diego
Works to end hunger and food insecurity by providing nutritious food to individuals and families in need across San Diego County.
Website: feedingsandiego.org - Food Bank for Monterey County
Distributes food to individuals and families in need and works to improve access to nutritious food across Monterey County.
Website: foodbankformontereycounty.org - California Association of Food Banks
A network of food banks working together to ensure equitable food access for all Californians through statewide initiatives.
Website: californiafoodbanks.org
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Thank you once again to all the food nonprofit organizations in California. Your dedication is truly making a difference. We encourage you to Join now and become part of this incredible journey of doing good.
