The largest regional food bank in Sacramento. This organization has been serving the community…read moresince 1976 and will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary: check out my photos for the QR code and anniversary details! I came here to volunteer, and to my surprise, there were even younger kids participating. I learned that the minimum volunteer age is 10 years old. Some students were volunteering for school service hours, while others came through different companies and organizations. We joined the second shift from 1pm-4pm. The session started shortly after 1pm with a briefing and task assignments from the group leader. All tasks were explained clearly. The leaders checked on us throughout the shift to make sure we were doing okay and to see if anyone had concerns. Halfway through the shift, we had a 15-minute break, and one of the leaders brought ice cream to celebrate a volunteer's birthday and shared it with everyone. I thought it was a meaningful way to celebrate a birthday while helping a good cause. We actually finished around 3:30pm, and our shift completed: - 5,451 lbs of food packed - 474 boxes prepared for the "No Student Goes Hungry" program supporting students from elementary school through college in Sacramento County. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating, and the facility was clean and organized. Restroom: clean, bright, and decent. If you are interested in volunteering, check out their website and register in advance.

Although not fun, there is one huge benefit to moving...being able to sort through a bunch of…read moremisplaced and forgotten stuff. Within all of this stuff, was a bunch of new and lightly used clothing. In the past I have donated clothing to my local Goodwill Express. However, I did some reflection and realized that all of the clothing that I donated was being sold for profit. Going forward, my intention was to donate to an organization that receives the donation(s) and distributes them to underprivileged individuals/families free of charge. Some research led me to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Upon calling to verify their hours (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am-1pm and Wednesday, 4pm-7pm), I gathered all of the clothing and hit the road on a mission to make a difference. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a Sacramento Food Bank employee who eagerly began to load my clothing donations onto a cart. Since a lot of the clothing consisted of dress pants and dress slacks, he proceeded to inform me about a program called "Job Smart Clothing." Job Smart Clothing is a program within Sacramento Food Bank that provides career appropriate apparel for underprivileged individuals interviewing for employment or currently employed. How cool is that? I'm not a representative for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. However, I will say that they provide an awesome service to the community, and that a little donation goes a long way (individuals who benefit from their services often leave with 15-20 pieces of clothing per visit). Before you throw away that piece of clothing that you think is out of style or doesn't quite hug your curves the way that they used to, think about donating it to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services!

Found a baby bird fallen from nest in backyard and was unable to re-nest it. After a few hours of…read moremonitoring the makeshift nest and no sign of mother bird, I decided it was time to take this little fellow in. This place is very kind and reassured me he was in great hands and once ready to be released into the wild, he would be released close to where he was originally found. They also were able to identify what type of bird he was in seconds (mourning dove!). The woman at the front counter was extremely kind and thankful that I brought the cutie in. Thank you for taking care of the wild!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. I was on the way to get pedis with my friend…read morearound 10:00 am and saw a very large opossum tossing and turning on the side of the busy roadway. I turned around and located a very large male opossum who had been hit by a car and left with severe facial injuries. Due to him suffering I was at a loss for how to help him. I looked up wildlife care facilities and up came across wildlife care association. I am so grateful they are open 7 days a week. I drove him to the location and the front counter lady was so sweet and took him without questioning. I just had to fill out a form. She gave him pain meds and advised they will find the best outcome for him from there. I am so grateful this was available to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

One (if not only) of the best places to adopt a cat! They go above and beyond. Lisa was extremely…read morehelpful when my mother was hospitalized and offered to help us. You can tell they really love and care for all their kitties. If I decide to adopt another cat, I'll be going there! I believe they also have adoption services sometimes at Petco in Fair Oaks, FYI.

I have spent 3 dqys trying to find kitties to adopt.These cats are in almost every page....Gloria…read moreis a lead in almost all your ads.She is a beautiful calico cat. if you follow the info about her the Name Gloria pops up.in many places. Same situation the boy. i did not make this up! I am really sorry. i guess the internet is NOT the place to find dome new friends

Angelic Housing Resources is a fantastic operation for low-income, room for rent housing. Their…read moreteam is incredibly kind and professional. Clean and affordable housing for those in serious need! Highly recommended.

From the owner: Angelic Housing provides affordable room and board in Sacramento and Roseville for individuals…read moreseeking safe, clean, and supportive housing. We specialize in independent living homes for seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities who receive Social Security, VA, or other government benefits. Our Sacramento Room and Board and Roseville Room and Board homes offer fully furnished, comfortable living spaces designed for affordable independent living. Each property includes smart TVs in every room, central air and heat, on-site laundry, security cameras, and regular maintenance to ensure a quality living environment. We offer shared rooms starting at just $750 per month, depending on room size and bed size. Angelic Housing is committed to providing low-income housing, supportive room and board options, and safe residential care alternatives for those who need stability and community. Call, text, or email today to learn more or schedule a tour of one of our affordable Room and Board homes in Sacramento or Roseville.

Great little Thrift store with nice clean items and reasonable prices. Check it out if you like…read morethrifting.

I was looking for scrapbooks and craft supplies. This place has a larger selection. They are…read morelocated in clear bins. Pricing is incredibly low. I think it's family owned. Edu nice people.

Says they offer typing tests free Monday to Friday. Friday only until 12. They do not. They are…read moreclosed on Friday website is out date. Call first.

Flashback Friday Review to 2013..... When I lived in the Sacramento Area, I thought that I could…read morebrush up on some job skills and learn some new ones. Sacramento Works had workshops everyday where you were able to learn common skills applied to the work field and then some. You also learned a lot about other subjects as well. Upon completion of the classes offered they gave you a stamp card that each facilitator needed to mark upon completion of that class. Fill up your whole card and you received a certificate. I completed all their programs possible there and got two certificates. Their program "Works" but only if you're willing to put in the time and effort to work into it. I got up many times early in the morning so I could catch the bus from the Louis and Orlando Transit Center so the programs taught, treat them like an actual job and show up to them on time. Of course today, I'm not sure if they are still offering these programs during the ongoing pandemic but they were certainly helpful back then in day and I'm sure they can be helpful today.

This organization is amazing! The manager and volunteers truly serve from their hearts and with…read morelove. The sheer number of clients that pull through this food closet... and the volume of food they go home with is testimony! I have volunteered here and can testify!

I volunteered here at the beginning of the Pandemic. Love that they are about 15min drive from my…read morehouse. They serve A LOT of people through a drive through. The volunteers pick up the donated foods, pack them into boxes, then help load them into cars. All the volunteers were friendly and welcoming. If you're interested in volunteering, there are opportunities M-F from 7am to 2pm.

A non-profit organization working to foster socioeconomic empowerment. They offer trainings,…read moreeducation opportunities and access to resources to empower their clients.

Volunteers of America they were wonderful to me. They help me with my deposit. They help me with my…read morecompanion, and they were very hands-on when it came time for me to move into my apartment they would not let the manager screw me over I love volunteers of America, and I'm trying to reach them now.

Peter and Anthony responded quickly and came out to give us a fair and accurate quote the very next…read moreday. They were able to schedule the work for the following day. They are friendly and professional. I couldn't believe how quickly they dug out all the decomposed granite from the front yard and hauled it away. They also did a great job cleaning up when finished. Well worth every penny!

Redd and Pete were just terrific when it came to clearing out my sister's storage unit. They showed…read moreup on time with a Panther cargo trailer which was just right for the job. They were cheerful and worked hard, and patient as I made the many decisions required to determine "what went where" on this job -- dump, thrift store, or with me. They were also very interesting to talk to and fun to work alongside. Redd and Pete left the space spic'n'span, which allowed me to close out my account easily when we were done, which was in record time. And all this at a fair price, with no hidden fees! You have many choices when it comes to teams for this kind of work. Well, look no further. Book SacValley Junk Removal Services, and get on with your day. You've already found the best guys for the job. Thanks, fellas!