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Community Food Bank of San Benito County

Community Pantry Program

 



Client Member Requirements:

 
Family at or below 175% of Federal Poverty Limits


What are the Benefits:




  PROGRAMS


COMMUNITY PANTRY BROWN BAG PROGRAM: 
Provides bags of groceries on a weekly schedule to families in need

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE:  Distribution of USDA food commodities at 5 sites

AGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION:  Food distribution through 10 member agencies and programs

COMMUNITY EDUCATION & OUTREACH:  Client education about appropriate local resources

NUTRITION ADVOCACY:  Nutrition education and advocacy campaigns to fight malnutrition

FOOD STAMP OUTREACH:  Aid to qualified clients to apply for and secure Food Stamps 
 
  
BACKPACK PROGRAM:   Direct delivery of nutritious, child-friendly food for students who otherwise would go hungry on weekends 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Member
Communication

 
  • Fliers on special subjects and referral information
  • Satisfaction Survey once a year to get member input
  • Referral information available at all meetings and at Community Pantry office. 



Distribution Sites
  • Hollister Senior Center
  • San Juan Bautista
  • Aromas (across from Marshall Store)
  • Southside Temporary Home Center
  • Community Center
  • Villa Apartments
  • Rancho apartments
  • Migrant Camp
  • Panoche Valley, Paicines, Bitterwater
  • Food is delivered to those who are unable to leave their homes



Amount of Food Received 
  • 1-3 members in a family receives 1 bag of food
  • 4-6 members in a family receives 2 bag of food
  • 7-9 members in a family receives 3 bag of food
  • 10+ members in a family receives 4 bag of food
Bags may contain offerings from foods listed

( 17-20 lbs.) 

  • Bread
  • Canned food
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Flour
  • Milk products
  • Cereal
  • Pastries
  • Cookies
  • Salad Dressing
  • 3-6 types of produce (22 types available each year)
  • Lunch meat
  • Frozen Entrees
  • Other


  • Chicken and Turkeys are given at Thanksgiving & Christmas