Find Food Distribution Near You in SLO County | SLO Food Bank

Find Food Distribution Near You in SLO County | SLO Food Bank
Food Resources
Food Resources Near You
NOTICE: There are upcoming changes to our Neighborhood Food Distribution schedule.
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Find Food Resources in SLO County
The SLO Food Bank and its community partners offer free nutritious food across SLO County. There are so many resources available to you, including food distributions, meals, pantry sites, and more.
Table Of Contents:
Please click below for more information on additional food services in SLO County:
Food Resources Map
The SLO Food Bank Pantry
Neighborhood Food Distributions
Senior Home Delivery
CalFresh Benefits for Food
Frequently Asked Questions
Food Resources Map
The SLO Food Bank maintains a map of
free
and
public
meals, food distributions, and pantries throughout the county. We rely upon information provided by our Hunger Relief Network, so please call ahead to verify hours and available services.
If you see your nonprofit listed with incorrect information on our Food Locator, please
contact us,
and we will promptly update it.
How to use the Food map
Easily find pantries nearby that match your specific household, dietary and scheduling needs. Just select the filters that match your preferences in the top bar of the map. Click
Hours & Programs
under each listing to see necessary information.
When using
Open Today
button, always double check the dates the program is available under Hours & Programs.
The SLO Food Bank Pantry
The SLO Food Bank pantry is now open for visitors!
Location:
1180 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo (right next door in our parking lot!)
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12 – 5 p.m.
What to expect
: A variety of nutritious foods and friendly service!
Questions?
Call 805-238-4664
Upcoming EVENTS:
WIC services are now available at our pantry at 1180 Kendall Road every third Friday from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
During these visits, families can:
See if they qualify for WIC and apply on the spot
Get a new WIC card (with QR codes for farmers’ markets)
Set up and learn to use the CA WIC app
Ask their friendly bilingual nutritionist for tips during pregnancy through early childhood
What is WIC?
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) helps families during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood (up to age 5) by providing an EBT card for free healthy foods, plus nutrition and breastfeeding support and referrals to healthcare and community resources.
Next event: May 15, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming PANTRY Closures:
Monday, May 25, 2026 –
Memorial Day
Friday, July 3, 2026 –
Independence Day Observed
Monday, September 7, 2026 –
Labor Day
Monday, November 9, 2026 –
Veterans Day Observed
Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2026 –
Thanksgiving and Day After Thanksgiving
Friday, December 25, 2026 –
Christmas Day
Friday, January 1, 2027 –
New Year’s Day
Neighborhood Food Distributions
Neighborhood Food Distributions offer pre-packaged units of fresh produce, shelf-stable food, meat, and more, depending on availability. SLO Food Bank hosts 40 Neighborhood Food Distributions each month across SLO County. All of our Neighborhood Food Distributions are free to
income-eligible
recipients, open to the public, and located in every community countywide.
Distribution Calendar
You can find our printable
Monthly Distribution Calendar
here
April 2026
in
and
Spanish
May 2026
in
and
Spanish
The same information is also available on our
Food Resources Map above
, where you’ll always find the most up-to-date resource information.
Pick Up for Someone Else
Looking to pick up food for someone else? Please complete an
Alternate Pick-Up Request form (
and
Spanish
on their behalf and bring it with you to the food distribution.
Forms should be completed ahead of time and a new one should be presented each time food is picked up. We also have a
short video
available explaining this process in
and
Spanish
UPCOMING DISTRIBUTION CHANGES
New Nipomo High School Distribution | April 14
Beginning April 14, the SLO Food Bank will host distributions at Nipomo High School (525 N. Thompson Ave, Nipomo) on the
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
As a result, the following Neighborhood Food Distribution locations will be moving to Nipomo High School:
Nipomo Elementary School
— final distribution at current location:
March 10
Dana Elementary School
— final distribution at current location:
March 24
Additionally, the following distribution will be closing:
Nipomo Senior Center
— final distribution:
April 21
Additional Lillian Larsen Elementary School Distribution | March 25
Beginning March 25, the SLO Food Bank will host a second distribution at Lillian Larsen Elementary School on the
4th Wednesday of each month, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
As a result, the following distribution will be closing:
San Miguel Mission
— final distribution:
April 22
WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR DISTRIBUTIONS
Check out our
series of short videos
explaining what you can expect when you visit one of our distributions.
What a Distribution Looks Like
Cómo es una distribución
What You Receive at a Distribution
Lo que se recibe en una distribución
What Information is Needed
Qué información se necesita
Senior Home Delivery Program
In partnership with
Ride-On Transportation
, the SLO Food Bank’s Senior Home Delivery program delivers weekly groceries directly to the homes of low-income, homebound older adults throughout San Luis Obispo County.
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals may be eligible if:
They meet the
income guidelines
for the Emergency Food Assistance Program
They are aged 60 and up
They are homebound for any reason, including health and transportation restrictions and access barriers to our traditional food assistance services
WHAT TO EXPECT
Weekly deliveries
of nutritious groceries including fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples
No-cost service
for eligible participants
Direct delivery
by Ride-On Transportation drivers
ENROLLMENT
To learn more or enroll in the Senior Home Delivery program, please contact our Community Services team at
805-259-1954.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why do I need to sign documentation when I receive food at a Neighborhood Food Distribution?
Most of the food available at Neighborhood Food Distributions is provided by The Emergency Food Assistance Program, a program administered by the USDA. There are
Federal Income Guidelines
for recipients to self-determine if they qualify for food assistance, which are also available at distributions for participants to view. By signing your name and providing basic household information on the sign-in sheet, you are self-certifying that you meet these income guidelines. Proof of income, Identification, of proof of residency is never requested or required at Neighborhood Food Distributions. See question below for more information on privacy.
What is done with my personal information after providing it while signing in at a food distribution?
Personal information collected during the sign-in process at a Neighborhood Food Distribution is never shared and is kept only for statistics that help us understand how to serve our community better.
Do I need to pre-enroll or register to receive food at a Neighborhood Food Distribution?
No pre-registry or enrollment is required to attend any Neighborhood Food Distribution. When you arrive at the location of a Neighborhood Food Distribution, you will only have to sign in to self-certify that you have reviewed the
income guidelines
and are eligible to receive USDA food. For reference, here are copies of the sign-in sheet in
and
Spanish
Can someone else pick food up for me?
Yes, you can have someone pick up food on your behalf at any of our Neighborhood Food Distributions. Please read and sign an Alternative Pickup Request Form (
and
Spanish
) and have the person picking up for you bring it to one of our distributions.
What type of food will I receive at a Neighborhood Food Distribution?
You will receive various fruits and vegetables and a household supply of assorted shelf-stable groceries.
Depending on availability, other food items such as protein, dairy or bread products may
be available.
What if I don’t have a kitchen or supplies to cook with?
We have options for you in the form of a no cooking required bag of food
Call the SLO Food Bank at
805-238-4664
and ask about No-Cook Bags.
How often can I get food at a food distribution?
Recipients are not limited to the number of distributions they can attend throughout the county. Most Neighborhood Food Distributions only occur once per month at each location.
Do I need to provide proof of income, residency or employment to receive food at a Neighborhood Food Distribution?
Proof of income, residency, employment, or personal identification is never requested at Neighborhood Food Distributions.
Does receiving food at a Neighborhood Food Distribution, pantry or meal site affect my immigration status?
Receiving food assistance is not considered under
Public Charge
determination and will not affect your immigration status.
I am homebound but I am under 60 years old. What home delivery services are available to me?
There is not currently a large-scale charitable home delivery service in SLO County for individuals under the age of 60. You can, however, have someone pick up food on your behalf at one of our Neighborhood Food Distributions by reading and signing an Alternative Pickup Request Form (
and
Spanish
) and asking the person picking up for you to bring it to one of our distributions.
You may also consider
applying for CalFresh benefits
, which you can use in the
Instacart app
for grocery delivery. Additionally, some grocery stores offer delivery for free or with a minimum order. Check your local store’s website or app to confirm.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at
(202) 720-2600
(voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
(800) 877-8339
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:
, from any USDA office, by calling
(866) 632-9992
, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
MAIL
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax
(833) 256-1665
or (202) 690-7442
email
[email protected]
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