Parent Resources

With many families facing the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and local food banks stretched to their limits, your help is more important than ever. Access to healthy food supports our students’ well-being, learning, and dignity. If your family needs assistance, please see the local resources below.

Ways to Help (Mutual Aid):

Give time (volunteer at distributions), goods (shelf-stable items, diapers, toiletries), or funds (small monthly gifts sustain pantries year-round).
Share information with neighbors, offer rides, or help with translation/forms.

Redwood Empire Food Bank

Website: refb.org
For distribution information and other resources, call 707-523-7903. CalFresh application assistance is available Monday-Wednesday and Friday (closed Thursday) from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
To receive a list of Sonoma County-only food distributions by ZIP code, text “FOOD” to 707-353-3882 or visit textfood.org for details.
Services: Groceries and prepared food through more than 150 distribution sites countywide.
Expanded operations: Starting this week, additional groceries are being sent to 14 high-capacity locations across the county to meet rising demand.

Hot Meals To Go at COTS in Petaluma

COTS has hot to-go meals for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, available to any Sonoma County resident, no questions asked. With CalFresh delays looming, COTS is prepared for increased need.
Anyone can visit 900 Hopper Street, seven days a week, to grab hot, pre-packed to-go meals for lunch or dinner. Residents may grab enough to-go meals for their family. Each meal includes a protein, carbohydrate side, fruit salad, and green salad.
Lunch: Pick up between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. daily
Dinner: Pick up between 5-6 p.m. daily
To-go meals are available right outside the lobby door during the hours posted above. Questions? Email info@cots.org for a same-day response.
Text 707-353-3882 food/comida

If you, or people you care about, need food, use 707-353-3882 to text or send via WhatsApp the word FOOD or COMIDA and connect with food resources in your zip code—groceries, meals, and more.

Living Room in Santa Rosa on North Dutton

Our food program partners with local organizations to provide over 100 daily meals, pantry bags with fresh produce, and educational meal kits to support food-insecure families and low-income seniors. We are a collaborative community supporting women and their children during times of housing insecurity and urgent need. https://thelivingroomsc.org/

NOAH Food Pantry

Here at NOAH - Neighbors Organized Against Hunger, we are driven to help our community and make a change. We are here to make a difference in people's lives by providing healthy food for those who need it. We are a food pantry in Rohnert Park, located next to Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, across from Rancho Cotate High. https://www.noahfoodpantry.org
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Santa Rosa and Cotati
Call St. Vincent de Paul to set up an appointment. We're open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!! Lots of good food is bagged for you personally. Food hotline: Call 707-584-1579 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Elisha's Pantry

Time: Thu, 3:15-5:00 PM
Location: Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave
Note: Drive-through & walk-in.

FISH of Santa Rosa

Time: Mon-Fri, 12:00-2:00 PM
Location: 2900 McBride Ln
Note: Free groceries for anyone in need.

Bayside Church Open Closet

Time: Mon, 8:00-9:00 AM
Location: 3175 Sebastopol Rd
Note: Free food & clothing

Find More Food Near You

FoodPantries.org - Sonoma County directory

211 Sonoma - Food Pantries

Feeding America - Find Your Local Food Bank

Additional Resources

• Visit REFB’s Get Food: https://getfood.refb.org/getfood.html