Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Merced County Food Bank Let's Make Change Together ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://mmcfb.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Merced County Food Bank is with Esmeralda Soria](https://mmcfb.org/merced-county-food-bank-is-with-esmeralda-soria/) - California is facing a hunger crisis — more than 1 in 5 households struggle with food insecurity, and the need is growing. At Merced County Food Bank, we serve - [Great Northern Beans](https://mmcfb.org/great-northern-beans/) - Great Northern Beans A budget friendly super-food Food Facts High in Protein High in Fiber Iron & Potassium Low in Fat Builds muscle and keeps you full Supports digestion and heart health Boosts energy and helps regulate blood pressure Heart healthy and helps maintain cholesterol levels Storage Store dry beans in air- tight container in - [Tomato Paste](https://mmcfb.org/tomato-paste/) - Tomato Paste A Pantry Powerhouse Food Facts High in Vitamins A & C– Boosts immunity and eye health High in Lycopene– A powerful antioxidant that supports heart health & fights inflammation! Naturally Fat free– Heart healthy ❤ and low calorie ingredient Storage Store the unopened bag in cool, dry place for up to 2 years. - [Hidden Veggie Spaghetti](https://mmcfb.org/hidden-veggie-spaghetti/) - How To Make Hidden Veggie Spaghetti A Sneaky & Nutritious Dish for Your Littles! Get ready for a spaghetti adventure with a delightful twist! How To Make: Hidden Veggie Spaghetti – A Sneaky & Nutritious Twist for Your Littles! Get ready for a spaghetti adventure with a delightful twist – “Hidden Veggie Spaghetti”! In this fun-filled - [Fun with Beans](https://mmcfb.org/fun-with-beans/) - Fun with Beans How To Make: Hidden Veggie Spaghetti – A Sneaky & Nutritious Twist for Your Littles! Get ready for a spaghetti adventure with a delightful twist – “Hidden Veggie Spaghetti”! In this fun-filled episode of “How To Make,” we’re introducing a clever way to give your little ones more vegetables by hiding them in - [Hunger is Concentrated Here](https://mmcfb.org/hunger-is-concentrated-here/) - Rural counties like Merced and Mariposa make up 63 percent of the nation’s most food-insecure counties and have higher poverty rates. ## Pages - [Home](https://mmcfb.org/) - The Merced County Food Bank plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the health of food insecure populations in Merced & Mariposa Counties. - [Partnerships](https://mmcfb.org/partnerships/) - The support of our community partnerships is essential in the ongoing work to end hunger in Merced and Mariposa Counties. - [Volunteer](https://mmcfb.org/volunteer/) - With the help of volunteers, the Merced County Food Bank is able to provide food for thousands of hungry people every week. - [USDA Commodities Site List](https://mmcfb.org/usda-commodities-site-list/) - TEFAP / USDA Commodities Site List for Merced and Mariposa Counties - [Senior Brown Bag Site List](https://mmcfb.org/senior-brown-bag-site-list/) - Distribution sites for The Senior Brown Bag Program in Merced and Mariposa Counties. - [Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)](https://mmcfb.org/commodity-supplemental-food-program/) - The Commodity Supplemental Food Program works to improve the health of low-income elderly 60 years or older by supplementing with nutritious USDA Foods. - [Emergency Food Assistance Program](https://mmcfb.org/emergency-food-assistance-program/) - The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)is a federal program that provides monthly food packages to those who meet income guidelines set by the federal government. - [Senior Brown Bag Program](https://mmcfb.org/senior-brown-bag-program/) - The Senior Brown Bag Program provides supplemental nutritious groceries twice a month to 3,850+ seniors at 16 distribution sites in Merced & Mariposa Counties. - [Nonprofit Community Food Program](https://mmcfb.org/non-profit-community-food-program/) - The Community Food Program provides food and nonfood items to more than 100 Merced and Mariposa nonprofit organizations that operate hunger-relief programs. - [Annual Reports & Financials](https://mmcfb.org/financials/) - Annual Reports & Financials for the Merced County Food Bank - [QCD Tax-Smart Giving](https://mmcfb.org/qcd-tax-smart-giving/) - IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-smart way to support The Merced County Food Bank. Your generosity can change lives! - [Donate](https://mmcfb.org/donate/) - You can help by making a donation to the Merced County Food Bank. Every dollar equals two meals. - [The Commodities Supplemental Food List](https://mmcfb.org/the-commodities-supplemental-food-list/) - The Commodities Supplemental Food sites list for Merced County - [Emergency Food Site Referral List](https://mmcfb.org/emergency-food-site-referral-list/) - Emergency Food Site Referral List for Merced and Mariposa Counties. - [The Food Literacy Program](https://mmcfb.org/the-food-literacy-program/) - The Merced County Food Bank Food Literacy Program is designed to educate individuals and communities about food and its impact on their lives. - [Sunny Day](https://mmcfb.org/sunny-day/) - You may contact The Merced County Food Bank by using the online form, calling us or emailing us. - [donor perfect](https://mmcfb.org/donor-perfect/) - Donation - [Board of Directors](https://mmcfb.org/board-of-directors/) - List of the board of directors for the Merced County Food Bank - [Pavillion Merced](https://mmcfb.org/map/) - [Pantry Picks](https://mmcfb.org/pantry-picks/) - Pantry Picks Great Northern Bean Recipe Tomato Paste Recipe - [Hunger In Our Community](https://mmcfb.org/hunger-in-our-community/) - Merced County Food Bank serves as a lifeline for our community by acquiring, storing, and distributing food to our food insecure population. - [Contact Us](https://mmcfb.org/contact-us/) - You may contact The Merced County Food Bank by using the online form, calling us or emailing us. - [Drought Food Assistance Program (DFAP)](https://mmcfb.org/drought-food-assistance-program/) - Merced County Food Bank's Drought Food Assistance Program provides food assistance to people in Merced County. - [Gleaning Program](https://mmcfb.org/gleaning-program/) - Merced County Food Bank has apartnership with the Merced County Department of Public Health that creates the “Glean, Grow, Give” to address food insecurity. - [Who We Serve](https://mmcfb.org/who-we-serve/) - Merced County Food Bank serves low-income people including, 7,700+ to seniors and 79,000 children who rely on our programs & services to provide nutritious food. - [How the Food Bank Works](https://mmcfb.org/how-the-food-bank-works/) - The Merced County Food Bank secures donations from food manufacturers, retailers, shippers, packers, growers, individuals, government and other organizations. - [Our Mission](https://mmcfb.org/our-mission/) - The mission of the Merced County Food Bank is to help maintain and improve the health of low-income and food insecure populations in Merced & Mariposa Counties. - [Fundraising and Food Drives](https://mmcfb.org/fundraising-and-food-drives/) - Organize a food drive at your workplace, school, or place of worship to collect donations of non-perishable food items, then deliver them to a local food bank. - [New Partnerships](https://mmcfb.org/new-partnerships/) - Interested in partnering with the Merced County Food Bank? We are looking for community partners of all sizes. - [Privacy Policy](https://mmcfb.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy What Information Do We Collect? When you visit our website you may provide us with two types of information: personal information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and website use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our website. Personal Information You Choose - [Community Feedback](https://mmcfb.org/community-feedback/) - Talking about our community Help us make our community a place where we want to live. Our Community Feedback FormPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth - [Survey](https://mmcfb.org/survey/) - Survey Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneWhat device are you using?Cell PhoneTabletDesktopYour Overall Experience *Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5Overall, how would you rate your - [Food Literacy Quiz](https://mmcfb.org/food-literacy-quiz/) - Quiz [HDquiz quiz = “167”] - [How it Works](https://mmcfb.org/how-it-works-2/) - How it Works Many commercial growers and private homeowners have fruit trees, or entire orchards and fields that produce more fresh fruit or vegetables than they can harvest. We invite them to register their crops online. Donations are tax deductible. (Some California growers may be eligible for a 10% tax credit.) MMCFB staff organize harvests - [Gold Members](https://mmcfb.org/gold-members/) - Gold Members Without the support of large donors like you we wouldn’t be able to… 0Meals Served PER MONTH0BROWN BAGS DELIVERED0INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES SERVICED How we get it done I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar - [Thank You](https://mmcfb.org/thank-you/) - [swpm_thank_you_page_registration] - [Password Reset](https://mmcfb.org/membership-login/password-reset/) - [swpm_reset_form] - [USDA Site List](https://mmcfb.org/usda-site-list/) - USDA Site List Merced & Mariposa counties ATWATER BAPTIST CHURCH 2124 First Street Atwater, California Second Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am CIRCLE OF HOPE 3567 Hwy 140 Cathey’s Valley, California Third Tuesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am OLD SCHOOL HOUSE 10331 Cemetery Rd (corner of Broadway and Cemetery) Coulterville, California Last Friday 9:00 am ## Media Hub - [The World has Heart](https://mmcfb.org/media/the-world-has-heart/) - [Early Food Drive. Merced County Food Bank](https://mmcfb.org/media/early-food-drive-merced-county-food-bank/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://mmcfb.org/category/uncategorized/) - [Pantry Pick](https://mmcfb.org/category/pantry-pick/)