The Resource Connection Food Bank

09/04/2026

🌟 Labor Day Closure Reminder! 🌟

The Resource Connection Food Bank will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸

We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday with family and friends as we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the hard work and contributions of workers everywhere. ❤️

We’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday and look forward to serving you then!

🎉 Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, Calaveras County!

09/03/2026

🌾🥫 USDA Foods Distribution is TOMORROW! 🥫🌾

Need a little extra help stocking the pantry? Stop by one of our USDA Foods distribution sites tomorrow, Thursday, 9/3/26 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, and pick up a free bag of shelf-stable foods!

✅ Available to Calaveras County residents
✅ Simple self-attestation for income eligibility
✅ No income documentation required
✅ Shelf-stable foods to help stretch your grocery budget

📍 Locations (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
🌲 Arnold – Big Trees Community Bible Church
🚜 Copperopolis – Armory (Gravel Parking Lot)
🚂 Rail Road Flat – Community Center
🏠 San Andreas – The Resource Connection Food Bank
⛪ Angels Camp – First Baptist Church
💚 Valley Springs – Community United Methodist Church
⭐ West Point – VFW Building
🏔️ Mountain Ranch – Community Resource

If your household meets the USDA income guidelines, you can self-attest to eligibility when you arrive.

📣 Know someone who could benefit? Please share this post and help us spread the word throughout Calaveras County!

🥫❤️🌾

09/03/2026

🚚🥕🍎 Copperopolis Mobile Food Pantry is TOMORROW! 🍎🥕🚚
Need a little extra help with groceries? Stop by our Mobile Food Pantry tomorrow and pick up a variety of nutritious foods for your household!

📍 Copperopolis Mobile Food Pantry
🗓️ Thursday, September 3
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, or while supplies last
📌 Across from the Copperopolis Armory

Available foods may include:
🥫 Shelf-stable pantry items
🥩 Meat
🍎 Fruits and vegetables

✅ Open to income-qualified Calaveras County residents
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Food available while supplies last

Our Mobile Pantry helps bring food closer to families, seniors, and individuals throughout our rural community, making it easier to access healthy foods right where you live. 💚

📣 Know someone who could benefit? Please share this post and help us spread the word throughout Calaveras County!

08/27/2026

🥕🍎🚚 Rail Road Flat Mobile Pantry is TOMORROW! 🚚🍎🥕
Thursday, August 27th

Fresh food is headed up the hill! Join us tomorrow at the Historic Rail Road Flat Community Center Parking Lot for our monthly Mobile Pantry distribution.

We'll have: 🥬 Fresh produce 🥩 Protein items 🥫 Shelf-stable groceries

📍 Historic Rail Road Flat Community Center Parking Lot 🗓️ Tomorrow ⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (or while supplies last)

This distribution is open to income-qualified Calaveras County residents.

Whether you're stocking up on fruits and veggies or picking up a few pantry staples, we're here to help make healthy food more accessible in our community. ❤️

Know someone who could benefit? Share this post and help spread the word!

🥕🍎💚

08/13/2026

📢 USDA Foods Make-Up Distribution Tomorrow – 8/13/26

After last week's cancellation due to the Gann Fire, our USDA Foods distribution will take place tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who make these distributions possible each month! ❤️

Please note that the Angels Camp and Mountain Ranch sites will not be operating for this make-up distribution.
Participants from those communities may pick up their USDA Foods boxes at:
📍 The Resource Connection Food Bank
206 George Reed Drive, San Andreas

All other scheduled USDA Foods sites will be open as usual.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 🥕🥫❤️

08/11/2026

🌞🚚 West Point Mobile Food Pantry Tomorrow! 🚚🌞

Need a little extra help with groceries? We've got you covered!

Join us tomorrow, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the West Point Community Hall for our monthly Mobile Food Pantry. We'll be bringing fresh produce and pantry staples to help support our neighbors throughout Calaveras County. 🍎🥕🥬

✅ Open to income-qualified Calaveras County residents ✅ Fresh food and pantry items available ✅ No appointment needed
📍 West Point Community Hall
🕙 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may benefit. Together, we can make sure everyone has access to healthy food! 💚

08/07/2026

Poole Station Rd is open ….

🚧 GANN FIRE ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 🚧

UPDATE: Pool Station Road is now OPEN to traffic.

The following hard closures remain in effect:
• Riata Way at Pool Station Road
• Gann Road at Hogan Dam Road
• Hunt Road at Hogan Dam Road

Please continue to avoid the area if possible. Fire personnel and emergency crews are actively working in and around the incident, with emergency vehicles frequently entering and exiting the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as firefighters continue their efforts. Please slow down, stay alert, and give all emergency responders plenty of space to work safely.

08/06/2026

❤️ We're Open Again, Thanks to an Incredible Community❤

Today we were finally able to regain access to our facility and resume operations.

We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has helped our community navigate this ongoing emergency. To our partner pantries, thank you for stepping up and continuing to serve your neighbors when families needed support the most. We know many of you have experienced increased demand, and your compassion, flexibility, and commitment have helped ensure that food remains available throughout our county.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, public works crews, the Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency, and all first responders who have worked tirelessly to protect our communities and support residents during this emergency. Your dedication, sacrifice, long hours, and commitment to serving others do not go unnoticed. Your commitment to protecting our communities and supporting residents during this difficult time means more than words can express.

While we are grateful to be back in our building and serving our community, The Resource Connection Food Bank remains located within an Evacuation Warning Zone. We are open and operating at this time, but conditions remain fluid. We encourage everyone to stay aware of changing conditions, monitor official updates, and be prepared should evacuation recommendations change. Your safety remains the top priority.

For the latest information on road closures, evacuation zones, and the status of the Gann Fire, please visit the county's Genasys evacuation map: https://protect.genasys.com/en/map/38.098377%2C-120.714712?lat=38.0984&lng=-120.7147&z=9.8

To our entire community: thank you for your patience, resilience, and support. Seeing neighbors help neighbors during difficult times is a powerful reminder of what makes Calaveras County so special. We are honored to be part of this community and appreciative of the kindness, strength, and generosity that have been on display throughout this event.

Stay safe, take care of one another, and thank you for being part of such a caring community. ❤️

08/06/2026

🎉 Food Bank Reopening Tomorrow, August 6 🎉
Good news! Our evacuation status has been downgraded from a Mandatory Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning, and The Resource Connection Food Bank will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 AM and resume regular services.

Please note that the hard closure at Poole Station Road and Highway 4 remains in place. However, Poole Station Road is now accessible from Highway 49, with the remaining closure moved east to Cement Plant Road. Residents traveling from Copperopolis should take Highway 4 to Highway 49 to reach the food bank.

⚠️ The food bank remains within an Evacuation Warning area. Please stay alert, monitor official updates, and be prepared should conditions change.

Thank you to the firefighters, emergency responders, volunteers, and community partners who have worked tirelessly to protect and serve our community. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow. 💙

08/05/2026

🚨 Community Food Resources Available During Evacuation 🚨
While The Resource Connection Food Bank remains under mandatory evacuation, we want our community to know that food assistance is still available through many of our partner pantries throughout Calaveras County.

In addition, Calaveras Health & Human Services Agency is providing emergency food bags while supplies last at:
📍 Government Center
509 E. St. Charles Street
San Andreas, CA 95249

Please refer to the food pantry network flyer below for pantry locations, contact information, and distribution schedules.
📞 We strongly encourage everyone to call ahead before visiting a pantry to confirm the site is open and operating. Conditions can change quickly during an emergency.
⚠️ For your safety and the safety of emergency responders, please follow all evacuation orders, road closures, and other official safety protocols in effect for your area.
💙 Thank you to our community pantry partners, volunteers, and emergency response teams who are working tirelessly to ensure our neighbors continue to have access to food during this challenging time.
Please share this post to help spread the word and connect those in need with available resources.