California Food Banks >> Fresno Food Assistance

Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in Fresno CA

Breaking Free Food Distribution
Fresno, CA 93726
559.291.5317
Details: Free Groceries are given away following our services!
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno - Food Pantry
Fresno, CA 93701
559.237.0851
Details: Families who are experiencing difficult economic times can come to Catholic Charities to ease the burden of feeding their families. We at Catholic Charities embrace our clients by lending a helping hand when times are tough. Our mission is to advocate for, serve and empower those in need. We strive to give nutritional food that will sustain families until they can get back on their feet.
Community Food Bank
Fresno, CA 93725
559.237.3663
Details: Community Food Bank is proud to serve over 190,000 neighbors in need in Fresno, Madera, Kings and Kern counties. We are able to do this through a network of over 180 partner agencies and our innovative programs. Our Mission: We fight hunger by gathering and distributing food, engaging in partnerships that advance self-sufficiency, and by providing community leadership on issues related to hunger.
Hope Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Fresno, CA 93710
559.439.4320
Details: The mission of our food pantry is “Fighting hunger & food insecurity by extending Hope in Jesus With love and compassion.” Hope Food Pantry: Every Tuesday // 7:30 am – 9:00 am; USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program: Second Tuesday of Each Month // 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Poverello House
Fresno, CA 93706
559.498.6988
Details: Poverello House serves three hot meals 365 days a year. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM and Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 AM. Lunch is served Monday through Sunday at 12:00 noon. Dinner is served Monday through Friday at 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday, a bag dinner is given to our clients at lunch time. Poverello House serves anywhere from 1,200 to 1,400 meals a day.
Saint James’ Anglican Cathedral Food Pantry
Fresno, CA 93726
559.222.3721
Details: You are invited to come to the Food Pantry on Wednesdays at 3 pm.
The Bulldog Pantry
Fresno, CA 93710
559.224.9052
Details: The Bulldog Pantry is operated and maintained almost exclusively by Fresno State student volunteers. In November 2007, the pantry opened its doors in response to emergency food needs in the campus area. Almost every Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. the pantry gives groceries to students and families in need around the community. The pantry currently serves anywhere from 175-200 families each week. The pantry relies 100% on the help of Fresno State volunteers and donors to keep our doors open. Food is purchased each week from the Fresno Community Food Bank and is picked up on weekly. Friday afternoons at 2 p.m. the pantry volunteers pack anywhere from 100-150 bags of food in preparation for distribution the following morning. The pantry tries to be more than just a place for families to get food, but more of a place for families to always feel welcome and comfortable.
University Vineyard - Grace Food Ministry
Fresno, CA 93726
559.346.1872
Details: Grace Food Ministry seeks to reflect Christ by sharing His love and preaching the truth, share from the abundance of God’s provision with those in need, see God’s power released in people’s lives through prayer, and unify our church body to reach our neighborhood for Christ. The food ministry meets on the third Saturday of every month. Volunteers can come on the third Saturday from 8-11 am and on the Friday night before the third Saturday from 6:30-8:00 pm to help prepare the boxes of groceries. People wishing to receive food can come on the third Saturday at 9:00 a.m. We have a 30-45 minute worship service after which the groceries will be distributed.