Butte County food banks and free emergency food pantries.
Dozens of food banks, soup kitchens for meals, government programs and free food pantries are located in Butte County. The programs available vary, but the goal of each and every charity or government service is to try to prevent hunger in the community. They offer surplus food, for free, to families as well as struggling individuals. Many also offer personal hygiene or household supplies, holiday meals, and referrals. Find more information below as well as a free referral number at the bottom of the page to more food pantries near you.
Appointments are usually required in order to get help from one of their programs. However there are some soup kitchens also in the region, and these are also effective at helping people that are faced with an emergency. Between the two resources residents have access to a free box of food, hot meals, and even information on public aid such as Cal Fresh food stamps.
Whether it is a Community Action agency in Butte County, the Salvation Army, or some other charity organization, help is offered. The pantries have everything from groceries to hygiene supplies, Meals on Wheels, holiday food baskets, and some even offer one time financial help to the needy.
The Community Action Agency Of Butte County Inc. operates the Surplus Food Distribution Program. Assistance is available one time per month at the following sites. Clients range from migrant farm workers to the elderly, unemployed, and others.
Bangor Community Church - 7500 Oro Bangor Highway, Bangor, California 95914. Dial (530) 712-2600 Berry Creek Firestation #61 is at 287 Rockerfeller Road, Berry Creek, CA 95916. Main phone (530) 712-2600. Biggs United Methodist Church – Address is 441 C Street, Biggs, CA 95917, (530) 712-2600 ext. 3 Chico Eagle’s Hall, Main address is 1940 Mulberry Street, Chico, California 95928. Phone : (530) 712-2600. Christian Life Center - 1492 East Avenue, Chico, CA 95927, phone (530) 343-0205
Buck's Market, Location is 12130 Laporte Road, Clipper Mills, CA 95930. Phone : (530) 712-2600. Cohasset Community Center, 11 Maple Creek Ranch Road, Cohasset, CA 95973, (530) 332-9550 Concow Grange is part of the food assistance programs. They are at 4412 Big Bend Road, Concow, CA 95965. Or dial (530) 712-2600 for hours.
Elk Creek Grange, 411 Church Avenue, Elk Creek, California 95939. Telephone - (530) 712-2600. Feather Falls Grange, 9 Lumpkin Road, Feather Falls, CA 95940, call (530) 712-2600 Forbestown Market Community Center, 19100 New York Flats Road, Forbestown, CA 95941, (530) 712-2600 Mountain Joy Fellowship - 15522 Nople, Forest Ranch, California 95942, phone (530) 712-2600 Gridley Guardian Building, 200 East Spruce Street, Gridley, California 95948, call (530) 846-4737 Evangelical Church, 490 Los Robles, Hamilton City, CA 95951, phone - (530) 712-2600 Magalia Community Church – The soup kitchen and pantry address - 13700 Old Skyway, Magalia, CA 95954, phone (530) 712-2600 Orland Harvest Baptist Church, 19 Colusa Street, Orland, CA 95963, call (530) 712-2600 ext. 3 African American Family & Cultural Center, 3300 Spencer Avenue, Oroville, CA 95966, (530) 712-2600 ext. 3 Hope Center, 1950 Kitrick Avenue Bldg A, Oroville, CA 95966, phone (530) 538-8398 Paradise United Methodist Church food bank - 6722 Clark Road, Paradise, CA 95969, (530) 712-2600 ext. 3 Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church - 5872 Oliver Road, Paradise, California 95967, phone (530) 712-2600 Palermo Family Bible Church - 2570 N. Villa, Palermo, CA 95968, (530) 712-2600 Stirling City Community Center, Location is 17044 Old Skyway, Stirling City, CA 95978, call (530) 712-2600 New Life Church - 965 Grand Avenue, Thermalito, California 95965. For hours, dial (530) 712-2600 Open Gate Church, 950 Laurel Street, Willows, CA 95988. Phone - (530) 934-2462
Catholic Ladies Relief Society 1386 Longfellow Avenue Chico, California 95926 Main phone - (530) 895-8331 Free food is given up to 6 times per year. There is also $50 prescription vouchers, free bus passes for local travel, applications to CalFresh, and other social services.
Chico Gleaners Inc. Address of the food bank - 1436 Nord Ave. Unit D Chico, CA 95926 Main phone: (530) 895-3006 The charity has free non-perishable groceries, bags of free food, produce and vegetables, and other supplies.
Chico Rescue Mission 2612 Esplanade Chico, CA 95973 For intake to the food pantry, call (530) 343-1935
Chico Seventh-day Adventist Church Location is 1119 Esplanade Chico, California 95926 (530) 342-7777
Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry - CSU, Chico - California State University, Chico Kendall Hall 114 Chico, CA 95929 (530) 898-6131 The Hungry Wildcats food pantry is on site. There are perishable goods and even household supplies for the working poor.
Salvation Army Social Services – Several sites are in Butte County. The programs vary, but they help low income families and those in poverty. Whether it is a holiday meal box or Thanksgiving turkey, baby formula, or vouchers for gasoline, programs are administered. Volunteers can even deliver a meal to a senior or the homebound.
- 567 E. 16th Street, Chico, California 95928, (530) 776-1009
- A center is at 1640 Washington Avenue, Oroville, CA 95966, call (530) 534-7155
- The soup kitchen and pantry is at 7015 Skyway, Paradise, California 95969, call (530) 872-1534
- There are other resources too. More on Butte County Salvation Army food assistance.
Youth For Change 6th Street Center 130 W. Sixth Street Chico, CA 95926 (530) 894-8008
Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry Main address - 150 Ford Avenue Gridley, California 95948 Phone - (530) 846-4736 The charity offers bread, baker goods, and more to the needy and homeless. There is also a free, weekly box of non-perishable food available.
Gridley Christian Church 580 Washington Street Gridley, CA 95948 (530) 846-4002 Programs include a Christmas food basket, hotel vouchers, and emergency assistance. The Butte County charity also has groceries and support to people facing a crisis or disaster. Spanish speaking services are available.
Butte County Food Bank Address is 2640 5th Ave #7 Oroville, California 95965 Phone: (530) 712-2600 A regional food pantry. They give information on assistance to immigrants, the unemployed, disadvantaged and anyone in need. There is also information on the Summer Food Service Program, USDA Commodities, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, CalFresh and more.
Gridley Senior Food Distribution Address - 801 Washington Street Room B Gridley, CA 95948 (530) 846-4233 The non-profit operates both Meals on Wheels and a Congregate meal service for seniors and the disabled. There may be a small cost involved. Or learn about medical care and other programs focused on the elderly or other senior care in California
Sacred Heart Parish 1561 Hazel Street, Parish Hall Gridley, CA 95948 (530) 846-2140 A food closet and basic needs are available, such as cleaning supplies, free diapers or baby items, and other items.
Food For Tummies Food For Thought Magalia, California 95954 (530) 570-5414 Children, including immigrants, can get a free meal or lunch to go. There are also books for students, clothing, and supplemental groceries.
Magalia Community Church 13700 Old Skyway Magalia, CA 95954 For information on the Care and Share food bank, call (530) 877-7963
Upper Ridge Seventh Day Adventist Church Location is 15204 Skyway Magalia, California 95954 (530) 873-0687 Food, clothing, basic items, and other goods are available.
Butte College Career Services -- Butte Glenn Community College District 3536 Butte Campus Drive, SAS Room 210 & 258 Oroville, California 95965 (530) 893-7550 College students can get a meal or use the food bank.
Calvary Christian Fellowship 3855 Fallbrook Avenue Oroville, CA 95966 (530) 282-6132 A weekly food distribution takes place. There is also seasonal help, including Christmas or Thanksgiving meals. Immigrants and Spanish speakers can get free food or hot meals too.
First United Methodist Church 45 Acacia Avenue Oroville, California 95966 Dial (530) 534-9455
New Hope Missionary Baptist 5640 Lincoln Boulevard Oroville, CA 95966 (530) 533-7692 A few days of food may be offered. There are also Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving meal services.
New Life Christian Center Church 965 Grand Avenue Oroville, California 95966 Dial (530) 534-6816
Oroville Gleaners Food Basket 4532 Pacific Heights Road Oroville, California 95965 Intake number - (530) 533-4346
Oroville Rescue Mission 4250 Lincoln Boulevard Oroville, CA 95966 (530) 533-9120 Everything from men and women's shelters are available along with work clothing, job placement, and hot breakfast or lunches.
The Father's House Churchlife Recovery Ministries Main address: 2661 Elgin Street Oroville, CA 95966 (530) 534-4704 Fresh produce, dairy, baby formula, some household cleaning supplies, and other goods are given weekly to low to moderate income people in need.
The Hope Center 1950 Kitrick Avenue Oroville, California 95966 Phone: (530) 538-8398 Services include free clothing, food, clothing, soup, razors, and other personal grooming supplies and more.
Discover The Rock Fellowship 5885 Sawmill Road Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 877-1989 There is free breakfast as well as food baskets in the Paradise Ridge region.
First Baptist Church Of Paradise Main site: 6500 Clark Rd Paradise, California 95969 (530) 877-3532
First Christian Church Address is 5738 Pentz Rd. Paradise, Ca. 95969 Phone - (530) 877-9923 Hours are Saturday 11-1 pm and Sunday 12 - 2 pm. There is a free drive-thru pantry so nobody has to get out of their car or come in. A helper or volunteer will come out and sign you in. Then we will bring out a bag of groceries for you.
Help For People Location - 5533-A Skyway Paradise, California 95969 Main number is (530) 872-4357 Staff provide referrals to financial aid and welfare programs. There are also emergency groceries given and an on site thrift store.
Paradise Alliance Church 6491 Clark Road Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 877-7069
Paradise Community Church Of The Nazarene Address: 311 Circlewood Drive Paradise, California 95969 Phone - (530) 413-9329
Paradise Gleaners Food Corporation 5420 Clark Road Suite F Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 872-0637
Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center 6249 Skyway Road Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 872-3896 The food bank in Butte County is known as Wendy's Cupboard.
Paradise Seventh Day Adventist Church Location is 5720 Academy Drive Paradise, California 95969 Phone number - (530) 872-9548 The working poor, jobless, and struggling people can use the food pantry.
Ridge Presbyterian Church Of Paradise 615 Pearson Road Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 877-1004 The supplemental grocery program passes out free food. Soup, cereal, meat, yogurt, and both frozen and fresh food is available.
Mount of Olives Food Bank 2661 Elgin St Oroville, California 95966 (530) 534-4140 Based on donations, the pantry may have Canned tuna or salmon, cultural meals for migrant or Mexican workers, Cereal, Canned Fruit, and more.
Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church And Community Care Center Location - 5872 Oliver Rd. Paradise, CA 95969 For information on the Blessing Basket, dial (530) 877-7006
Saint Thomas More Parish 767 Elliott Road Paradise, California 95969 (530) 877-4501 A soup kitchen and pantry are on site. They feed children and other struggling members of the community.
Additional free food assistance in Butte County
As noted, families, immigrants, the unemployed and others can get free referrals. Dial 925.676.7543 for information on CalFresh food stamp application sites, free food pantries near you, soup kitchens, and government programs like free school lunches or breakfasts.
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