About Us

What We Do

The Emergency Food Bank offers a variety of programs to fight hunger and promote nutrition education across San Joaquin County:

Main Food Pantry
Open Mon - Fri, 9am - 12pm at 7 W. Scotts Avenue. Food is available twice a month with valid ID and proof of residency.

Mobile Farmers Market
Serving 80+ sites monthly, our Nutrition Education team provides fresh produce, nutrition education and cooking demos in underserved areas. Click HERE to learn more about the Emergency Food Bank Mobile Farmers Market Program.

Food as Medicine Nutrition Workshops
Free classes at the Thomas F. Wilson Center covering healthy cooking, meal planning and chronic diseas prevention. Click HERE to learn more about this program.

Building Better Habits
Hands-on cooking and kitchen skills classes for children, teaching the value of nutrition, meal prep and healthy habits early in life.

Partner Pantries
We supply food to pantries across the County. Interested organizations can apply online. CLICK HERE to out a Pantry Partner Application.

Golden Hearts Delivery
In partnership with Amazon, we deliver nutritious food to over 300 homebound seniors in Stockton each month.

USDA Commodeties Program
Free food distributed on the last Wednesday of each month in partnership with Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Valid ID required.

Holiday Food Giveaway
Thanksgiving and Christmas meal boxes (including a turkey) are provided to San Joaquin County residents. Valid ID required.

Healthy Food RX
Our "Food as Medicine" program supports those with chronic illnesses through nutrition workshops, cooking demos and medicaly tailored home-delivered food boxes. A 6-month program in partnership with Abbott Fund, PHI and Community Medical Centers.
Healthy Food RX FAQ's

  • Q: I missed my delivery, my delivery was stolen or I never received my delivery
    A: If you do not receive your food box by 3pm on delivery day, contact the EFB immediately at 209.464.7369 to schedule a redelivery. You must contact the EFB no later than 3pm, Thursday of the delivery week. (Redeliveries will be on Friday).
  • Q: What happens if I don't call by Thursday? Am I still able to receive a food box?
    A: No
  • Q: Can I pick up my food box?
    A: Yes, however, arrangements must be made parior to starting the program.
  • Q: How do I update my phone number, address and/or delivery preferences?
    A: Contact the EFB to update delivery information.
  • Q: When will I receive my last food box?
    A: Healthy Food RX is a 6-month program with participants receiving 2 food boxes each month (on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday). 

Want to learn more or get involved?
Call us at 209.464.7369.