This year marks the 50th anniversary of Placer Food Bank. It's an achievement that we haven't done alone. We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our generous donors, dedicated staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and corporate and community partners. We owe them all a debt of gratitude.
Yet, now in our 50th year, we’re dealing with an unprecedented challenge -- the effects of COVID-19. Our communities face the reality of layoffs, furloughs and missed paychecks. Our staff, retail and hunger-relief partners are working hard to prepare for and address an increased need of food assistance in the weeks and possibly months to come. It will be imperative that we keep up with the demand to ensure there is food on the table for seniors, children, and families in El Dorado, Nevada and Placer Counties.
Fortunately, our work continues with our team of supporters in the face of uncertain times ahead. We are not deterred – just more determined to be here for those in need today and for the next 50 years and beyond.
Let's solve hunger together. Please join in. Get involved.
Dave Martinez
Executive Director
Our Mission:
To sustain communities by nourishing families experiencing food insecurity, educating the community about hunger, while advocating for hunger relief.
Hunger can look like you and me - hidden in plain sight.
6.5
Million Pounds
6.5 million pounds of food was distributed to our hunger-relief partners in 2019
26,000
Children
1 in 5 children in our communties live with food insecurity
80,000
Individuals
Over 80,000 individuals living in El Dorado, Nevada, and Placer Counties don't know where their next meal will come from
