Empty Shelves

Join Us for Folsom’s Community Service Day

Together, We Can Fill the Shelves and Fuel Hope

Right now, our pantry shelves at Twin Lakes Food Bank are bare. While our grocery store partners bless us with meat, dairy, and produce, the bins that normally hold pasta, rice, canned goods, and other non-perishable staples are nearly empty. This past year alone, we served 7,000 more families than in any other year in our history — and with expected cuts to food assistance programs by year’s end, we know the need will only grow.

That’s why Folsom’s Community Service Day is more important than ever. In past years, this incredible day of service brought in as much as 77,000 pounds of food — enough to help keep our shelves stocked for 8-9 months. But in recent years, that number has dropped to 50,000–60,000 pounds, and we simply can’t keep up with demand.

Every pound matters, and every person can make a difference. This year, we anticipate needing a minimum of 70,000 pounds of food to get through the next year.

We’re asking you to rally your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers — your entire network — to join us on Folsom’s Community Service Day. Grab the grocery bag delivered to your doorstep the week before, fill it with non-perishable food, and help feed our neighbors in need. Please place your bags in front of your home by 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 20th, so Folsom’s Community Service Day volunteers can collect them. Together, we will ensure that none of our neighbors go to bed hungry.

And while Folsom’s Community Service Day directly helps us feed families right now, our record-breaking need is also a powerful reminder of why our Capital Campaign matters. A larger, more efficient facility will give us the space to store more food, serve more families, and be ready for times of unprecedented demand.

Mark your calendars! Learn where to donate food or volunteer on September 20th here: Folsom Community Service Day

Our community is stronger when we serve together. Will you join us?

If you can’t volunteer or donate food in person, you can still be part of building that future. Learn more about how you can make a lasting impact by visiting: https://twinlakesfoodbank.org/capital-campaign/.