The Gift of Groceries (TGoG) works with New Hope Church in South Sacramento to provide volunteer manpower for their food ministry. With the help of hundreds of volunteer hours per week, TGOG distributes free food for needy families in our community.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are always looking for volunteers for this ministry!

Want to serve, or have questions?

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WEEKLY FOOD DONATIONS (MON-SAT)

Volunteers are needed to transport food donations from Raley’s, Elk Grove (at Franklin & EG Blvd) to New Hope Church, where they need to be processed and stored.

  • Typical times/days: Daily on Monday-Saturday, 9-10:30am
  • One-time, ongoing, or subbing shifts are available

THURSDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Food distribution to the community takes place every Thursday at New Hope Church in South Sacramento.

Volunteer shifts:

    • 8-10:15am (interior setup)
    • 10:15am-12:30pm (exterior setup)
    • 12:30-3:30pm (food distribution)
    • 3:30-4:30pm (clean up)

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** 2024 STATS **

As of November 30, 2024

DISTRIBUTED

47 TONS food
(37 tons in 2023)

SERVED

35,000 families/88,000 people
(27K families/66K people in 2023)

VOLUNTEERED

9,300+ hours
(9,200 in 2023)

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