Food Events
Food News
- Sep 01, 2010
- The Monterey County Herald Helps Raise Food and Funds for the Food Bank
- Jul 30, 2010
- KION Food Aid Telethon Raises $8,920 for the Food Bank for Monterey County
- Jul 22, 2010
- Kitchen Studio Donates $1,675 to the Food Bank
- Jul 20, 2010
- The Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop Donates $3,000 to the Food Bank
Get Food
Come to the Food Bank’s Community Pantry located at 815 West Market Street, weekdays between 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. We will give you food that day, and let you know which of our other sites throughout the county you may go to next time.
Call 211
211 provides information and support to people who need food and other services. Dial “211” 24 hours a day.
Food Distribution Calendar
Download our Food Distribution Calendar.
To qualify to receive USDA food, families or individuals must certify that they live in the area served by the distribution and have incomes at or below these guidelines:
| Household Size | Monthly Household Income | Annual Household Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,354 | $16,245 |
| 2 | $1,821 | $21,855 |
| 3 | $2,289 | $27,465 |
| 4 | $2,756 | $33,075 |
| 5 | $3,224 | $38,685 |
| 6 | $3,691 | $44,295 |
| 7 | $4,159 | $49,905 |
| 8 | $4,626 | $55,515 |
| 9 | $5,094 | $61,125 |
| 10 | $5,561 | $66,735 |
| Over 10 | add $468 each | add $5,610 |
Holiday Food Sponsors
Thank you to our 2010 Holiday Food & Fund Drive sponsors. You will see their logos on all our food drive barrels and holiday grocery bags. We appreciate their generosity to us during this special time of year— and all year ’round.

Food Programs
Here are just a few ways you can help end hunger in your community.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
The Emergency Food Assistance Program is the Food Bank’s largest supplemental food program.
The Family Market
The Family Market is the Food Bank’s produce-based direct distribution program.
The Agency Clearinghouse
The Agency Clearinghouse supplies food to nearly 90 other Monterey County nonprofit agencies.












