Family Services
4350 Raley Blvd, Ste. 200
Sacramento, CA 95838

916-678-4010

The Salvation Army - Sacramento is committed to serving the local community by providing a breadth of social service assistance:

ServicesAmountNotes
Food Boxes
Tues, Wed & Thurs
9:00 am to 3:30 pm ONLY
6 time per year with a 30-day waiting period between boxes
  • Tuesdays-Wednesday-Thursdays only 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • ID, Social Security card and proof of income required
  • Contents are non-perishable items
  • Number of boxes received varies with number of people in household
  • Walk in for service
Rental Assistance
Move In and Eviction Assistance
$200 to $600
  • Must bring current month's 3 day pay or quit notice from landlord and complete rental agreement
  • Requires proof of hardship documentation
  • Move in requires rental agreement or letter from landlord
  • By zip code
Utility Assistance
REACH PG&E
(Pacific Gas & Electric)
Up to $300
  • Current disconnect notice with documented hardship required in the past 60 days.
  • Monthly income and 2 pay stubs required.
  • Section 8 will only receive assistance with elderly or disabled in the home.
Utility Assistance
Energy HELP SMUD
(Sac Municipal Utility Dist)
Up to $200
  • Must have a notice of termination of service or medical rate disconnect letter.
  • Cannot be used towards deposit or reconnection fees.
Water, Sewer & Garbage
City of Sacramento
Up to $100
  • Must be City of Sacramento homeowner or show proof that you are responsible for paying the utility bill.
  • Past due notice required.
Disaster Victims
Emergency Food, Clothing &
Incidentals
$100 per person in household
  • Assistance may be in the form of vouchers.
  • Must have pre-registered with Red Cross/FEMA.
Emergency Lodging/Shelter
Motel Assistance
1 to 3 nights
  • Must have a transition into housing pending or a referral from a community agency.
  • Must be a resident of the County of Sacramento (by zip code).
Bus Tickets & Gasoline Vouchers Not a stand alone assistance
  • For gas voucher, must show valid California driver's license, current auto registration and current proof financial responsibility.
  • Must be a resident of the County of Sacramento.