Great spot to go, people are very helpful. Lots of great food. You have to try it…read more It was a blessing to my family

Central California Food Bank does great work…read more Their website states that they provide food to over 70,000 households on a monthly basis, and have seen a nearly 50% increase at all distributions since the COVID-19 pandemic began. I've donated food a couple of times through Official Yelp Events, collecting via a food drive and taking it down to their distribution center. The staff were very friendly and helpful there. I also donate cash as and when I can, and have received calls to say thanks from them as well as letters with updates about the help they're providing. They are also holding regular drive-up food distributions at the moment -- click through to their website for more info. I think they're a really important local non-profit which is doing great work, especially during this trying time.

The thrift store has a dumb nut security guard who hassles seniors with service pets. He asks…read morepersonal HEPA questions in front of everyone. He is NOT professional. He continually stalks you in the store jabbering about "everyone lies about their dog". I don't care to hear about his problems with other people.

This is a wonderful place I first learned about collaborating with my employment on persons in…read moreneed. There are really there for the community and help everyone. I would recommend them for all needs and recommend donating so they can keep on going!

Thanks to Luke, our YELP organizer, for the suggestion that we write about local places that we…read moresupport by donations or volunteering! Even though I give food to lots of local food drives, I would not have made the trip over to the Food Bank myself without a little extra impetus! The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo has just changed its name to the San Luis Obispo County Food Bank. They are located on Kendall Road, across from the airport, and will take direct donations. We had a bunch of dry soups near their expiration date, and packaged them all up in a box and took them over. They were happy to give us a short tour, and we were surprised to see that they are in a big warehouse space. Our "guide" told us that they feed 30,000 individuals in SLO per month. I also read an article in the New Times that stated that they are looking for a new director. Our donation weighed in at 27 pounds. We got a receipt, and felt good for taking the drive over to the Food Bank.

Dropped off two frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving. Everyone there was polite, friendly and…read moreprofessional. The business appeared clean and modern. There are opportunities to volunteer. Parking was easy outside the building. Glad we have this service in our community.

I have tried for 3 days to find out times of when I can drop off bags of beans an pasta. I have…read moreyet to get anyone on the phone so I am tossing all of it

Community Pantry is a positive cornerstone to the residents of San Benito County and there actions…read moreas a non profit organization truly help out local citizens in a big way. Every week the volunteers who work here make sure they can hand out hundreds of bags of groceries to folks who might not be able to make ends meet. Many local businesses and private parties donate time/money/products to make this happen and the volunteers who run the daily operations are truly good people who probably don't get enough recognition.

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. They don't pass judgement. They offer a lot of food.read more

This place is an essential part of Atascadero. It provides the hungry with food and toiletries for…read morethe homeless and low income. These lovely senior volunteers are extremely friendly and respectful. They treat you like individuals and can tell they care a great deal. They also connect people with other low income services like The Salvation Army or Social Services. I use this place when I am in need and it has definitely helped me be able to get access to healthy foods when I can't afford it.

I had a very unpleasant and disturbing encounter today at your agency, Pet Pantry…read more I have donated food to you when able. After being in line, I was told I could not get cat food this morning because I "added a pet 2022 to 2023". I asked the name, or type of pet, as this is NOT true. I was refused an answer. I was refused proof. I asked for a copy of my 2022 application as it should show the same cats as 2022, 2023, and today, 2024. It certainly would be stupid to risk my cat food. I was told the 2022 app was not kept at Shepherd St. and I would be called to get a copy. I doubt that. But even if a staff error was made, I was "NOT getting assistance." Why not? And, we "can do whatever we want to you, including not helping you." Why? Errors can happen, and I was told "no error is possible". Why not? As a charity, you have a duty to be honest, reputable, and give a valid reason for any punishment. It is clear your staff is 1) mistaken, 2) have a dislike of me and so ended my assistance, or 2) I made an error on my 2022 app. Elder abuse, abuse of power, and bullying are unworthy of you. Particularly, when my partner blew his brains out in our tub, stole my reserve money, and tortured me 8 hours in a closet. Soldiers get purple hearts for surviving hours of torture. 1 in 3 women are harmed by a man. Shame on you enjoying hurting me even further today. You should never cause me more pain and hardship. Recipients should be set an example of how a reputable agency is run. Transparent, fair, and reputable. You punishing me and my innocent cats was inexcusable. In this country we are permitted to face our accuser and what we did. Who said I added a cat, and what is the proof?

I wouldn't even give them 1 star but apparently I have to. They denied me out of 250 people stood…read morein line from 9am till 12:30 to be denied when I was already approved. I thought this place was to help people not degrade you and send you off feeling worthless. So I would NEVER send anyone over there for help just to leave more hurt then when arrived.. So not 1 * rated. Little suggestion is to NEVER say you've only had your fur baby for a couple months. That will get you disqualified. HOW RIDICULOUS.

Food BANK, takes in FREE food. Unless it's not convenient for them. I contacted the facility to…read morepick up 45 cases of FREE milk. FREE! They said yes we will be there by 230 pm. I just rec'd a phone call stating at 205 pm that they can't come and get it because of the over time they would have to pay their driver. WHAT??? Your priorities need to be in the right place. Won't be donating again and as a trucking company I take in quite a bit.

There is something about an organization that enjoys and takes immense pride in giving back to its…read morecommunities, and this organization is just that. I am so grateful to have found the Visalia Rescue Mission to volunteer at. All the people I have had the privilege of prepping, plating, and serving with have been amazing. I look forward to continuing my relationship with this amazing group to give back to the very community I grew up in. Good job, Visalia Rescue Mission!

The team is doing incredible work in the greater Visalia area. Their professionalism, compassion,…read moreand dedication to serving others is evident in everything they do. They are making a lasting and meaningful impact in the community.