ABOUT THE
CAPSBC FOOD BANK

The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) operates the San Bernardino County Food Bank; The CAPSBC Food Bank has been feeding needy people throughout San Bernardino County since 1984.

The CAPSBC Food Bank acts as a clearinghouse for food; where we receive millions of pounds of food each year from the United States Department of Agriculture commodity food program, and from corporate donors, schools, groups, clubs, and compassionate individuals   

Services

• The USDA Commodity food Program: supplements the diets of over 150,000 households annually through a network of approximately 86 participating organizations.  Some of the commodities include canned chicken beef and tuna; canned pears, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots; fruit juices, bread and pastries.

• The Salvage Food Program (Donated Food): Donated and salvaged food that comes from both corporate and private donors is provided to our network of service organizations who in turn, hand it out to needy persons.
  This includes approximately 39 participating organizations and serves over 114,000 households annually.

• The Congregate Food Program (Soup Kitchens): The CAPSBC Food Bank gives both USDA and Donated food to our network of Soup Kitchens who prepare the food and feed hungry people at their facilities. Our Food Bank maintains 22 soup kitchens countywide that serve a minimum of 45,000 meals per month.

Eligibility

• Must be a resident of San Bernardino County.
• Total household income must be within EFAP (Emergency Food Assistance Program) income parameters; currently 150 percent of the Federal poverty level.
• Participants must obtain assistance at the Food Bank Distribution Sites within their designated zip code.  Calendars with distribution dates and locations are published monthly in newspapers throughout San Bernardino County.

Delivering Food to the Food Bank

Of course we will make every effort to pick up you donation, but because the CAPSBC Food Bank relies largely on volunteer labor, we consider delivery of the collected food to the warehouse as part of your donation.

Our warehouse is open for deliveries Monday through Friday. Click here for directions. Please call to make delivery arrangements before you come in.
after we receive your donation, we will weigh it and let you know how many pounds of food were collected. We can also provide you with information concerning the number of meals your donation will provide to people in need.

Thank you in advance for your time, energy and creativity. As a result of your leadership and interest, you will have helped many people in need.