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Brown Bag Food Programs | Senior Food Program - Oakley/Knightsen/Bethel Island

971 O'Hara Avenue, St. Anthony's Church, Oakley, CA 94561

Eligibility

Must be age 55+, low-income and must self-certify income. Some else can pick up food on behalf of a senior.

Required documents

Identification with birth date and proof of residency.

Hours

Thursday, 1pm - 2pm

Languages

English only

Application process

Applicants can fill out a one-page application form at the Senior Food Program site in their area or call the food bank for an application to be mailed.

Fees

None

Service area

East Contra Costa County (Oakley/Knightsen/Bethel Island)

Description

Provides groceries to low-income seniors 55+. Individuals receive a bag with fresh fruit and vegetables, and canned food. To apply, pick up an application at the distribution site or contact the Food Bank.

Providing organization

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Distributes food to over 180 charitable agencies throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties, including soup kitchens and emergency food pantries, which provide food free to county residents in crisis situations, and residential programs that prepare meals for a particular group of disadvantaged individuals. Agency is certified and belongs to Feeding America, the National Food Bank Network.