SLO Food Bank
Coalition of San Luis Obispo County
Get Help with Food Assistance
The Food Bank Coalition distributes food directly to people in need through the following programs:
CalFresh/ Food Stamps
Low-income individuals and families can get help to purchase the food they need to aid in good health. Benefits are provided on an electronic card (EBT) that is used like an ATM card and is accepted at most grocery stores.
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)
EFAP provides nutritious food supplements to low income individuals and families. The Food bank distributes commodities every month at one of 33 sites throughout the county.
Food for Children
Known as Lovin' Lunchbox, low income children under the age of 18, receive free nutritious snacks every day at one of 13 sites throughout the county.
Harvest Bag
Originated out of the old tradition of gleaning, Harvest Bag has now evolved into a core of dedicated volunteers who rescue and distribute local food at 5 sites throughout the county.
Healthy Food For Local Families
In a partnership with county schools, low-income families are able to receive food assistance, nutrition education and resources at 10 sites throughout the county.
Lovin' Lunchbox (SFSP)
Provides children who receive free or reduced lunch during the school year with free, nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months.
Senior Brown Bag Program
Low-income senior citizens receive free supplemental food twice a month to seniors struggling to make ends meet.
Agency Distributions
Need for immediately or a hot meal. Find resources near you.
Our Agency Partners
We also collaborate with other non-profit agencies; such as emergency food pantries, recovery programs, shelters, after school programs, and other local non-profits that work with people in need.
Additional Resources
Department of Social Services
San Luis Obispo: 3433 S. Higuera St. (805) 781-1600
Arroyo Grande: 1086 E. Grand Ave. (805) 474-2000
Atascadero: 9415 El Camino Real (805) 461-6000
Nipomo: 681 W. Teft St. Ste. 1 (805) 931-1800
Paso Robles: 530 12th St. (805) 237-3110
211
211 is the national, toll free phone number to call for information about local health and social services. It enables people to find out about vital resources in their community quickly and easily. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
WIC
Federal Women, Infants and Children Program, provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding/non-breastfeeding postpartum women and to infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk.
