Copyright Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Tens of thousands of Sonoma and Napa county residents are set to see food aid suspended Saturday by the Trump administration, which has moved to pause the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Here is where to find free food in Sonoma and Napa counties. Hours and services listed are current as of Oct. 28, 2025. Readers should call ahead as schedules may adjust during the shutdown. In Sonoma County: Redwood Empire Food Bank – Website: refb.org – For distribution information and other resources, call 707-523-7903. CalFresh application assistance is available Monday-Wednesday and Friday (closed Thursday) from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – To receive a list of Sonoma County-only food distributions by ZIP code, text “FOOD” to 707-353-3882 or visit textfood.org for details. – Services: Groceries and prepared food through more than 150 distribution sites countywide. – Expanded operations: Starting this week, additional groceries are being sent to 14 high-capacity locations across the county to meet rising demand. Events Nov. 1 Government Shutdown Food Distribution Lower Russian River Where: River to Coast Children’s Service Address: 16300 First St., Guerneville Who Qualifies: Residents of the Lower River area – from Forestville to Cazadero; those people who have had SNAP benefits delayed due to the government shutdown; federal employees (including military) furloughed or unpaid due to the shutdown When: 1-5 p.m. In Napa County: Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) – Website: canv.org – Address: 938 Kaiser Road, Napa – Phone: 707-253-6100 – Central Food Pantry: Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting next week. – Free Food Market: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, at Napa County Health and Human Services Agency, 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa.
