Over 40%

of Monterey County residents are food insecure,

according to a recent study commissioned by the Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative.

The Food Bank for Monterey County is working to end hunger and transform the health of our community through good nutrition.

We are feeding

1 in 3 children and 1 in 4 residents

in the county.

We serve as the central distribution ‘hub’ providing high-quality food, fresh produce, and educational and nutritional resources to

over 145 local nonprofit network members.

The Food Bank for Monterey County is working to end hunger and transform the health of our community through good nutrition. We are the largest, most comprehensive provider of emergency supplemental food in our community.

The Food Bank serves as the central distribution ‘hub’ providing high-quality food, fresh produce, and educational & nutritional resources to over 160 local nonprofit network members.

Our work would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of our volunteers. Your time is a gift to kids, seniors, and others experiencing food insecurity. Please volunteer your time and talent, individually or as a group, to help feed our neighbors in need.


We operate over 240 direct distribution sites,covering over 3,700 square miles, making us our community's largest, most comprehensive provider of emergency supplemental food.

Our AIB certified, clean-energy efficient facility was built to suit the unique needs of a modem food bank—a space to erase hunger and encourage healthy eating habits.

The building is 50,000 sq. ft of storage space with 30,000 sq ft of cold storage and 5,000 sq ft of freezer space and it includes six loading docks, which enables us to rescue

over 5,000,000 pounds of food annually.

With 480 solar panels, energy-saving fixtures, and a custom warehouse setup, our facility provides the foundation we need to uphold the utmost standards of sustainability, efficiency, and food safety in our acquisition and distribution practices.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and rely upon donations to perform our essential activities. Every dollar you donate empowers us to distribute five dollars of food.  We engage an independent third party to audit our financial statements, and we can substantiate that 95% of every donation goes directly towards critical hunger-relief programs.

We are proud of our efficiency and effectiveness.We have earned a Four-Star Charity Rating and a 97%“Excellent” designation from Charity Navigator.

We are providing food to approximately 160,000 residents monthly,

We are committed to helping families and our nonprofit partners deliver healthy, nutritious food where ever it is needed across our community.

Food Bank Expansion Masterplan

We’re excited for our newest initiative created to teach children about food nutrition, agriculture, and community.

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