Members from nineteen regional churches, across many different religions, as well as others from the community, make up the caring and mighty team of volunteers that run Auburn Interfaith Food Closet’s (AIFC) programs and operations. They set ambitious goals to reach as many food insecure people in their service area as possible.
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“Over the last 26 years AIFC has provided enough groceries for families to prepare over 5.3 million meals,” states AIFC Board Chair, Andy Hayes. “Among the areas we serve, we’re proud that, at least once in 2024, we provided nutritious food to 78% of the food insecure people we know are out there. We will always endeavor to do more.”​
Each family is eligible to be served every 30 days, with the amount of food scaled to the size of the family. This picture is an example of an allotment for a family of 3, with a current retail value of over $140.
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“For families living at or near the poverty level, with many different monthly expenses, this food helps stretch budgets during the months when tougher decisions such as medical expenses or rent are needed,” states Andy.
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“Homebound seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, families with small children, people experiencing homelessness—all are our part of our community and many need help at some stage of their lives.”
AIFC receives food distributions from Feeding the Foothills (formally known as Placer Food Bank). This support, along with community food donations, food drives, shared harvest from local growers and direct supplies from local stores provides for their annual food distribution, but there are other financial costs associated to run their facility and programs.​
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As an all-volunteer organization, AIFC has kept their operating costs lean and has been able to cover most of their expenses through the generosity of their donors. But as demand for food delivery continues to rise, long-term management of their organization will require an increasingly larger annual budget.
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The Auburn Interfaith Food Closet Endowment Fund at PCF was established by AIFC’s Board of Directors to support this vision.
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Gifts from people in the community today, and those that will come as bequests in their estate plan in the future, are pooled and invested for growth. Earnings on investment will support AIFC’s growth for many, many years to come.
AIFC ensures those battling hunger can receive help towards a portion of their monthly need, with dignity and encouragement.
​Gifts to AIFC’s endowment fund at PCF ensure a future in which those battling hunger can receive the help, dignity and encouragement needed to feel seen, supported and loved by their community.
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Contact the staff at Placer Community Foundation to learn how you can support Auburn Interfaith Food Closet.
P.O. Box 132, Auburn, CA 95604
(530) 885-1921
FEIN 68-0424269