SLO Food Bank
Coalition of San Luis Obispo County
USDA
The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County supplies food once a month in most communities to families and people of all ages through its USDA Commodities Program. From Paso Robles to Nipomo, from Morro Bay to California Valley, people in need come to community centers, churches, senior centers and veterans halls to receive food. The USDA provides canned fruits and vegetables, soup, pasta, cereal, juice and meat. The Food Bank adds bread, pastries, dairy products and produce to ensure everyone gets a good variety including fresh food.
Recipients are asked to bring proof of county residency in the form of a driver's license, bill or other piece of mail with their address. The only other step is to 'self-certify' that household monthly income is at or below these levels:
* One person: $ 1,300/month
* Two people: $ 1,750/month
* Three people: $ 2,200/month
* Four people: $ 2,650/month
Click to see all our USDA distribution sites.
A list of emergency food programs by community, including Food Bank Coalition programs and non-profit agency programs, is available here.
If you'd like to hear more about how you or someone you know can get help immediately, call us in Paso Robles at 238-4664 or in Oceano at 481-4652.