Local and Regional Food Assistance Programs

Food Assistance Programs

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano distributes food directly to low-income people. Learn about direct programs, member agencies, and other resources for people who need food assistance.

Online information is available at www.foodbankccs.org 

Solano County Food Bank2339 Courage Drive, Suite F
Fairfield CA 94533
707-421-9777

Cal Fresh Program (Formerly the Food Stamp Program)

Federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used as an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.

Online information is available at www.calfresh.ca.gov/ 

Fairfield/SuisunEmployment and Eligibility Services
275 Beck Avenue
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-8050

VacavilleEmployment and Eligibility Services
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA  95688
707-469-4500

VallejoEmployment and Eligibility Services
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA  94590
707-553-5000

WIC – The federal Women, Infants and Children program (WIC)

Provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Online information is available at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ 

Dixon WIC Clinic
155 N. 2nd Street
Dixon CA 95620
707-678-0717

Fairfield/Travis AFB/Rio Vista WIC Clinic2101 Courage Drive
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-2200

Vacaville WIC Clinic
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA 95688
707-469-4555

Vallejo WIC Clinic
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA 94590
707-553-5381

See more at SolanoFamily.org