SLO Food Bank
Coalition of San Luis Obispo County
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)
USDA
The Food Bank Coalition administers EFAP, a federally funded program and supplies food once a month to low-income families and individuals of all ages through its USDA Commodities Program. These distributions are held at community centers, churches, senior centers and veteran’s halls throughout the county. Here is a link for EFAP Commodity Fact Sheets and Recipes.
What do you receive?
Generally, we provide the following types of food:
- Breads, cereals, canned goods, snack foods, fresh fruits and vegetables
- Each household will receive a bag of shelf stable food items, as well as a bag of healthy produce
How do I qualify?
1. Must attend the distribution held within your local community
2. Must self-certify that you meet the income guidelines listed below:
- $1,361 or less per month for an individual
- $1,839 or less per month for a 2-person household
- $2,316 or less per month for 3-person household
- Add $478 for each additional person
What do you need to provide?
No income documentation is required, but recipients are asked to bring proof of address in the form of a driver’s license, bill or other piece of mail.
Distribution Locations & Times
Atascadero
Grange Hall – 5035 Palma Ave.
1st Wednesday/Month
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
California Valley
CDS Building – 13080 Soda Lake Rd.
1st Friday/ Month
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cambria
Santa Rosa Religious Education – 1174 Main St.
1st Thursday/Month
7:00 AM to 7:15 AM
Cayucos
Community Church – 60 3rd St.
3rd Wednesday/ Month
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Los Osos
People Helping People – 2160 Palisades Ave.
3rd Wednesday/Month
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Morro Bay
VFW Hall – 209 Surf St.
1st & 3rd Friday/Month
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Nipomo
St. Joseph’s Church – 298 Thompson Ave.
2nd Tuesday/Month
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Oceano
Senior Center – 1580 Railroad Rd.
1st & 4th Thursday/Month
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Paso Robles
2nd Baptist Church – 1937 Riverside Ave.
1st Thursday/Month
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Grace Baptist – 535 Creston Rd.
2nd & 4th Thursday/Month
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Heritage Ranch Recreation Barn – 3945 Heritage Rd.
1st Tuesday/Month
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Loaves & Fishes – 2650 Spring St.
3rd Thursday/Month
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Oak Park Recreation – 3050 Park St.
2nd & 4th Wednesday/Month
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Villa Paseo Apartments – 2818 Ramada Dr.
3rd Tuesday/Month
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
San Miguel
Community Center – 13th St. Bldg. 256
2nd Thursday/Month
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Senior Center – 601 12th St.
1st Thursday/Month
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Santa Margarita
Senior Center – 2210 H St.
1st Wednesday/ Month
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Shandon
United Methodist Church – 105 S. 2nd St.
1st Wednesday/Month
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
San Luis Obispo
Mercy Church – 710 Aerovista Place
2nd Tuesday/Month
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Salvation Army – 815 Islay St.
1st Monday/Month
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Senior Center – 1445 Santa Rosa St.
2nd & 4th Tuesday/Month
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Mission View Health Center – 1425 Woodside Dr.
2nd & 4th Monday/Month
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Closed Sites:
Occasionally, safety concerns or logistical circumstances are such that it becomes necessary to set up a closed site meaning that the services are only available to those affiliated with that specific housing group, school and so forth. The following sites have been identified as closed sites.
Paso Robles
Canyon Creek – 400 Oak Hill Rd.
2nd Friday/ Month
11 AM to 12 PM
Creekside Garden – 401 Oak Hill Rd.
2nd & 4th Wednesday/ Month
12 PM to 12:30 PM
Los Robles Terrace – 2940 Spring St.
2nd & 4th Monday/Month
1:30 PM to 2 PM
San Luis Obispo
Learning Center – 2060 Parker St.
4th Tuesday/ Month
9 AM to 10 AM
Templeton
Templeton Place – 1025 Peterson Ranch Rd.
1st & 3rd Wednesday/ Month
3 PM to 3:30 PM
