Merced County Food Bank

Merced County Food Bank is a private non-profit organization that grew out of community collaboration to feed the hungry in the local area.
A board of Directors consisting of representatives from most of the cities in Merced County are responsible for running the Food Bank.
The Food Bank is in partnership with 35 area pantries and manages 17 USDA food distribution sites.
In addition the Food Bank is in the second year of administering the Senior Brown Bag Program providing food to very low-income elders.

Mission Statement

To improve the health and well-being of Merced & Mariposa County residents affected by hunger; through the acquisition, storage, and distribution of nutritious food. To provide and advocate for, increased access to, and consumption of, nutritious fruits, vegetables, nuts and other foods. To integrate, facilitate and advocate for programs and services that address hunger’s underlying and related issues." *

*From the Merced County Food Bank website