nour·​ish

verb

  1. to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health and growth

  2. to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc

  3. to strengthen, build up or promote

By definition, it’s what we do.

As the food bank for all of Sacramento County, we distribute food to over 300,000 people in need every month. But we don’t just fight hunger and fill bellies. We nourish.

We make a conscious effort to supply the fresh, nutritious items necessary for a healthy and active life. We foster the futures of children by ensuring they have the fuel they need to learn, development and grow. We help families make ends meet, keeping the hope of a better tomorrow alive for countless Sacramentans. We strengthen our county’s incredible network of anti-hunger organizations and help to build up a new life for immigrants and refugees.

We nourish our neighbors.

We nourish Sacramento County.

We Nourish 916.