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Napa Valley Food Bank
Testimonials
When my husband and I were out of work, we needed help. Between my husband and me we have five kids and they eat a lot. The Napa Food Bank gave us a shopping cart full of food. The people at the food bank also told us the other programs they have that we could get food at. They were so nice and really helped us get through this hard time. We’re really thankful that they helped us and told us how to get help with other things.
Darla
The Senior Brown Bag Program is a welcome and vital service to me. I am thankful that I am able to receive delivery of these good food items on a regular basis. Because I live on a tight fixed income and am disabled, I simply can’t afford much food or have a way to get it. The brown bags are filled with easy to fix things I can eat. Thanks again for this program, for the workers, and the volunteers, who help make it work. I hope and trust the Senior Brown Bag Program will continue.
Elaine
Program Director: Shirley King
Phone #: (707) 253-6128
Email: sking@can-v.org
The goal of the Napa Valley Food Bank is to assist people in becoming and/or remaining self-sufficient and lessening the stress of meeting the basic need for food. We do this through a variety of different programs and locations. For information, contact the Napa Valley Food Bank at 707-253-6128.
Emergency Food Pantry
Low-income Napa County residents may receive an allotment of food from one of our 6 locations every thirty days. Eligibility is based on California Food Bank guidelines for low-income households. These allotments are based on household size and consist of meat, dairy, fresh produce, dry and canned food items, rice and dry beans.
The Senior Brown Bag Program
A bi-monthly program that supplements the nutrition needs of low-income seniors, the Senior Brown Bag program is designed to allow seniors, over the age of 60, to remain independent as long as possible. Seniors receive a "Brown Bag" foodbank supplement with approximately 10-14 food items twice a month. Food items such as fresh fruit, canned vegetables, oatmeal, bottled water, pasta, and tuna are some of the items one may receive. This service is distributed from various sites throughout the Napa County for individuals to pick up or have delivered to infirm or disabled according to individual need.
USDA Surplus Food
The United States Depart of Agriculture contracts with the Napa Valley Food Bank to administer 6-8 nonperishable food staples to low-income Napa County residents once a month from 9 locations. Items such as peanut butter, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk, and canned meat are customary offerings.
Friday Free Market
So as not to waste any resources and due to our fairly small warehouse space, every Friday any surplus food Napa Valley Food Bank has at the main warehouse site is offered to Napa County residents. There is no income eligibility and clients who utilize our other programs or those who do not qualify are encouraged to access this program to offset their ongoing need for food. Customarily there are 12-14 items. Often there are perishable items such as dairy or produce that won't last for distribution the following week.
The Natural Source Cooperative: A Community Garden Culinary Project
The Napa Valley Food Bank, in collaboration with COPIA and Vintage High School is currently working on this project, The Natural Source: a Community Garden Culinary Project. This garden allows the Napa Valley Food Bank to work with students to provide an ongoing supply of fresh produce to low-income Napa County residents. At the same time, students are learning about food systems, business, food preparation, and social issues. Because of the mild climate, this California Food Bank garden naturally provides a year-round nutritious food supply and concurrently builds responsible, community.
Napa Valley Food Bank
Hours of Distribution
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Napa Napa Food Bank |
American Canyon American Canyon Community Hall |
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Angwin Angwin Pantry |
North of Yountville St. Helena Community Pantry |
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Calistoga Calistoga Cares |
Berryessa Community Church of Lake Berryessa |
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In order for you to receive food, you must provide proper identification that shows current address and birth date. You must also fill out an application. |
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Bread Hours |
Friday Free Market |
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Napa Valley Food Bank
USDA DISTRIBUTION - 2005
Sites & Dates
Napa: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2110 Seminary St., 4-6 p.m.
Yountville: Community Hall, 6404 Washington St., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
American Canyon: Community Hall, 2185 Elliott Dr., 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
St. Helena: St. Helena Community Pantry, 1770 Main Street, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Lake Berryessa: Community Church of Lake Berryessa, 6008 Steele Canyon Rd., 11:00 - 2:00
Third Thursday of the Month: Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15.
Napa, Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Monday of the Month: For January & February ONLY: Jan 24, Feb 28
Third Monday of the Month: Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
Calistoga, Community Presbyterian Church, Third & Washington Streets, 10:30 - 12:00 noon.
Angwin, Angwin Community Services, 275 Clark Way, 8:00 - 4:00.
Third Tuesday of the Month: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dev 20