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SLO Food Bank

Coalition of San Luis Obispo County

Our Programs

The Food Bank Coalition operates several direct food distribution programs throughout San Luis Obispo County. These programs feed hungry children, low-income seniors and individuals and families that don't earn enough money to make ends meet here on the Central Coast.

Our direct programs include:

Volunteers prepare for a food distribution program at the Grange Hall in Atascadero

1. The BackPack Program. In cooperation with elementary schools, we send food home for the weekend with children from low-income families. The food is appealing and easy for kids to eat. Children return to school on Monday feeling better and more prepared to learn. Read about the BackPack Program.
2. The Senior Brown Bag Program. Twice monthly, we provide seniors on low, fixed incomes two grocery bags full of nutritious food. One contains packaged food such as pasta, tuna, soup and canned fruits and veggies. The other holds fresh produce, bread and dairy products. Find out about qualifications and locations for the Brown Bag Program.
3. USDA Commodities. For low-income families, the Food Bank distributes groceries once a month in communities throughout our area. We provide non-perishable food from the USDA, such as canned fruit and veggies, ground beef and pasta, and we add fresh produce, bread and dairy products from our partnerships with local supermarkets. Find out about the USDA Commodities Program.
4. Harvest Bag. The Food Bank was delighted to join forces with the Harvest Bag Program a few years ago. Harvest Bag continues to operate, now as a direct program of the Food Bank, distributing fresh and non-perishable food every Wednesday morning to several communities throughout San Luis Obispo county. Read about Harvest Bag.

The Food Bank also makes food available to over 190 non-profit agency partners from San Miguel to Nipomo. The bottom line is that no one in San Luis Obispo County should go hungry. The Food Bank and our partners can help.