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ATCAA
FOOD BANK
Our Food Bank solicits, transports, stores and distributes foods throughout Tuolumne County.
monthly commodoties food distribution
Call to see if you qualify. Sign up through the food bank or one of our distribution sites. Choose one site for each program you qualify for.
Call 209-984-3960 x101
Emergency Food Assistance
Monthly
Commodities
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3rd Tuesday,
10am - Noon
10
locations throughout Tuolumne County
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In Groveland - Friday after 3rd Tuesday
Farmers
Market
(Includes Seniors 60+)
Program Subject to Seasonal Availability
1st Wednesday
10am - Noon
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4 locations:
Jamestown
Sugar Pine
Twain Harte
La Grange
Food for kids
Distributed at most Elementary Schools throughout Tuolumne County and the Food Bank during the school year to those registered for the program
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Summer program available June-Aug
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Call 209-984-3960 x101 to sign up
college
students
For qualified students attending Columbia College or qualified residents living in the Columbia area
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Monday - Thursday
10am - 2pm or Fridays by appt. only
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Student Center in Ponderosa Building
Closed May - Aug
The ATCAA Food Banks 2022 Holiday Food Baskets are available for both Thanksgiving and Christmas for eligible Tuolumne County residents only. To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be income eligible
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Not be signed up anywhere else for Holiday Food
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Show proof of residency in Tuolumne County only
Residents will receive one basket per household - no exceptions.
There is one pick up day for each holiday at the ATCAA Food Bank.
Pick Up Dates:
Thanksgiving Pick Up: November 21, 2022 from 10am-4pm
Christmas Pick Up: December 19, 2022 from 10am -4pm
Sign Up Options:
Option 1: If you are currently a certified food bank client who has utilized the ATCAA Food Bank’s services during 2022, you must sign up by phone:
When: October 31st until November 11th until midnight
Both Holidays or just Thanksgiving or Christmas - There will only be one sign up time this year
Call 984-3960 x112 to make a reservation during the sign-up time. As soon as you hear the automated message, dial 112. Leave a message. An ATCAA representative will call you back to confirm your reservation. All reservations will be given a confirmation number.
Option 2:
If you are not a current certified food bank client, you must sign up in person:
When: October 31st thru November 10th until 1PM
Both Holidays or just Thanksgiving or Christmas - There will only be one sign up time this year
Where: ATCAA Food Bank – Jamestown
When: 11am – 1pm - no exceptions
There will be no reminders sent out.
You must have made a reservation & have a confirmation number to pick up.
**Messages will not be checked & phones will not be answered on Holiday Basket Pick-Up Day**
holiday food baskets
mobile food distribution
*Weather Permitting*
mobile farmers market
Always the Thursday and Friday following the first Wednesday of every month. While this program is open to all income eligible clients, it is intended for those with a lack of transportation; if you already pick up food at another farmers market location, you are not eligible to utilize this program.
The MDU (Mobile Distribution Unit) was designed for those who don’t have transportation to one of our sites and no one to pick up for them. If they can get a ride, utilize dial a ride, have someone pick up for them, or take a taxi, or carpool this is not for them. If they absolutely have no other way to obtain food, then they can utilize this distribution.
Location Times
Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte Thurs, 10-11:30am
Old Burger King Lot, 13796 Mono Way, Sonora Thurs, 12:30-2pm
Mary Laveroni Park, 18950 CA-120, Groveland Fri, 9-10:30am
Jamestown Apartments, 10330 Preston Lane, Jamestown Fri, 12:30-2pm
Distribution dates
Thursday/Friday, July 7th & 8th Thursday/Friday, October 6th & 7th
Thursday/Friday, August 4th & 5th Thursday/Friday, November 3rd & 4th
Thursday/Friday, September 8th & 9th Thursday/Friday, December 8th & 9th
mobile emergency food assistance
Always the Thursday and Friday following the third Tuesday of every month. While this program is open to all income eligible clients, it is intended for those with a lack of transportation; if you already pick up food at another farmers market location, you are not eligible to utilize this program.
Location Times
Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte Thurs, 10-11:30am
Old Burger King Lot, 13796 Mono Way, Sonora Thurs, 12:30-2pm
Mary Laveroni Park, 18950 CA-120, Groveland Fri, 9-10:30am
Jamestown Apartments, 10330 Preston Lane, Jamestown Fri, 12:30-2pm
Distribution dates
Thursday/Friday, July 21st & 22nd Thursday/Friday, October 20th & 21st
Thursday/Friday, August 18th & 19th Thursday/Friday, November 17th & 18th
Thursday/Friday, September 22nd & 23rd Thursday/Friday, December 22nd & 23rd
Questions? Call (209) 984-3960 x101
Local Bus routes & mobile distribution locations
Together We Can End Hunger in Tuolumne County
Community Center and Thrift Store
Pantry Hours: Wednesdays, 9-Noon
4 S.Forest Rd. Sonora
209-454-0035
Across street from Jamestown Elem.
Pantry Hours: Thurs: 9:30-Noon
18254 5th Ave. Jamestown
209-352-6364
Go around back to sign in -
Someone will call you in.
Pantry Hours: Tues - Thurs. 10-11:30am
15171 Tuolumne Rd. Sonora
209-532-1381
Pantry Hours: Sundays @ Noon and by appt.
14326 Tuolumne Rd. Sonora
209-770-0018
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays, 10-11:45AM
23260 C Joaquin Gully Rd., Twain Harte
209-588-9461
Pantry: Tues 3-5pm, Fri 9:30a-12pm
Dinner: Every Tuesday 5-6pm
42 Snell St. Sonora
209-559-5968
Pantry Hours: 1st Sat of each month
10-11am or by appt.
18851 Cedar St. Tuolumne
209-928-3426 or 209-928-1376
Monthly - The Friday after the 3rd Tues of each month (or by appointment)
10-Noon
19172 Ferretti Rd. Groveland
209-852-2731
Christian Heights Provides:
Dinner & Food Pantry Saturdays
6-7pm (Pantry by appointment)
18785 Pine St., Tuolumne
209-532-7305
Columbia Pantry Hours:
Tues + Thurs 10-2pm
11151 Jackson Street, Columbia
Sonora Pantry Hours:
Mon - Sat 10-2pm
797 W. Stockton Street, Sonora
Pantry always open during business hours
Open Mon-Fri 10-1pm
118500 Striker Ct. Sonora
209-532-0905
Pantry Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-4pm
116 Bradford, Sonora
209-532-7139
Locations, days and hours subject to change. We suggest calling the pantry prior to going to be sure that they are distributing.
Our Partner Pantries
Pantry Hours: 1st & 3rd Tuesday,
9-Noon Or By Appointment
4175 Abeto St. La Grange
209-852-2193
Find a hot meal
(on hold due to covid)
Breakfast served every Tuesday & Thursday
6:30am -8am
St. Patrick's Church
98 Jackson St, Sonora
(209) 532-7139
Free Meal To-Go @ The Heart Rock Coffee Company Wednesdays - 5:30PM
1 S. Washington St,, Sonora
Dine-In @ Christian Heights Church
Wednesdays - 5:30PM
13711 Joshua Way, Sonora
Christian Heights
Community Assembly Church
Dinner Served Saturdays
6-7PM
18785 Pine St., Tuolumne
(209) 532-7305
Dinner served every
Tuesday
5:00pm-6:00pm
Lighthouse Ministries
(The Red Church)
42 Snell St, Sonora
(209) 559-5968
Please always call ahead before arriving at any of the pantry services listed on our website to ensure the program is up and running. Call (209) 984-3960, then press option #2 for our current list of distributions.
(209) 984-3960 opt. 2
breakfast
DINNER
DINNER
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We work with over a dozen partner pantries located throughout the county. We also offer Farmers Market Days, Monthly food commodities, Senior (60+) Programs, Food For Kids Program, college students and Holiday Food Baskets.
volunteer
From family volunteer night, to volunteering in the office, at an event, in our warehouse or during Food distribution days, there are opportunities for all skills and ages.
DONATE
Give once or regularly. Organize a food drive, support our events, get involved in one of our campaigns, donate food or other needed items or even become a sponsor. Let us work with you to find what makes the most sense.