As the government shutdown continues, thousands of families across Northern California are struggling to put food on the table. Within the 20 counties of the Diocese of Sacramento, more than 550,000 people are projected to lose access to food assistance, amounting to over $105 million in benefits that will go undistributed beginning November 1.
This staggering number includes an estimated 175,000 children and 100,000 seniors, many of whom already live on the margins.
But the Church’s mission endures. In this moment of hardship, the Diocese of Sacramento is calling on the faithful to live the Gospel through concrete acts of mercy, namely to feed the hungry, comfort the anxious, and bring the light of Christ into communities most in need.
A Call to Serve and Support
Across our diocese, Catholic ministries and community partners continue to provide meals, food distribution, and essential resources for those in need. You can join them by donating, volunteering, or sharing information about these vital services:
- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
- Rancho Cordova Food Locker
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Upper Room Dining Hall
- Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano
- Loaves and Fishes
- Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
- Wellspring Women’s Center
- Or contact your parish food pantry to give directly in your community.
For Those in Need
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, you can find help through:
- California Food Banks
- Or call 2-1-1 for local food distribution locations.
The Gospel compels us to see the face of Christ in every person who suffers. During this challenging time, let us come together as one body and respond with generosity and prayer.
May our actions reflect the mercy of God, who multiplies every act of love and turns compassion into abundance.