Who: Sheet Metal Workers Union Apprentice Program, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, AFL-CIO Community Services & the IRS’s VITA/EITC program. What: Installing a heating unit in a facility to house AmeriCorps volunteers Where: Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, 3333 Third Street, Sacramento, 95817 When: Thursday, January 3, 2013 9 a.m.   On Thursday, January 3rd the Sheet Metal Workers Union Apprenticeship program will be donating their time and expertice in an on-the-job training exercise, by installing a heating unit system donated by their contractors. They will be updating an aging Victorian home that Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services will use to house volunteers of

Typically it’s an apple that keeps the doctor away, but for the month of December, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is extending that saying to include all fruits and vegetables. And, more importantly, how to prepare them. Aprons in Action, The Home Depot Foundation’s monthly Facebook voting program, recently nominated SFBFS for December's competition. Only one of four selected charities, SFBFS has the opportunity to win a $25,000 gift card to Home Depot to finish the outdoor kitchen in the Demonstration Garden. SFBFS’ Demonstration Garden began growing fresh fruits and vegetables in February 2012 and continues to provide fresh produce year-round. Items grown in the garden

What has 54,000 legs, 27,000 smiles and a huge impact on our community? Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ annual Run to Feed the Hungry. This event, which raises support and awareness for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is a Sacramento tradition. Local families turn out by tens of thousands to take part in one of the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the United States. Parents with strollers, professional runners, high school athletic teams and family members visiting from out-of-town can all be found sprinting, strolling and jogging their way through East Sacramento. This year’s 19th annual 5K and 10K fun run and walk is expected to draw 27,000 participants. The eve

The morning air is crisp and cool. The signs of fall are all around and one of the most exciting and busiest seasons is fast approaching for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. It all kicks off this Friday with a plethora of turkeys. KCRA and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services are hosting the 5th annual Turkey Drive on November 16, 2012. Each year, the event has grown to meet the need of hungry families in our community. Thank you to our generos community members who make this holiday a little brighter for families experiencing hard times. This year's Turkey Drive will take place at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services' Oak Park facility (3333 Third Ave - near 34th & Broadway)

Today, Choice Hotels and Rebuilding Together are working to build a new outdoor kitchen for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ Demonstration Garden. Volunteers will be on site (3333 Third Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817) from 9am-4pm today painting, installing and prepping the area where nutrition education will soon take place. Last month, Choice Hotels partnered with Rebuilding Together to host a competition between four charities accross the nation. Supporters cast their vote and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services won! Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services' Demonstration Garden broke ground earlier this year to help families understand that they can take an active role in improvin