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Feeding Mendocino County

While it’s been a relief to see SNAP recipients get their full benefits this month, the community remains concerned about benefits moving forward. The threat of losing these benefits so suddenly has shaken us, and we no longer can be sure of the stability of programs like SNAP that over 16% of our population count on. During the SNAP crisis, we called on our community to help supplement the expected increase in need, and the community answered-individuals donated, businesses hosted food drives, grocery stores and food sources increased their food donations. We’re incredibly grateful. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on donations and grants to serve the community. We have a strong network and a caring community, and we will leverage that support in the face of any future obstacles to providing emergency food.

Join the Season of Sharing!

Every gift matched 1:1 up to $100,000, thanks to a generous donor. Make the holiday extra special by dedicating your gift to a loved one, and we'll include their name in the news!

Thank you for helping us reach our goal!

This year, we're able to give over 2,000 families in need a Thanksgiving meal.

Our Services

We provide fresh, nutritious food to individuals and families in need across Mendocino County.

Our upcoming warehouse in Willits will enhance our food storage capacity, allowing us to serve our clients more effectively.

We collaborate with local farmers, grocers, and businesses to source high-quality, fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples for our food distribution programs.

We support many food banks, pantries and soup kitchens across Mendocino County, bringing them quality food for distribution in their local communities.

Serving Mendocino County One Plate at a Time

October 2025

Meals Served
13,269
Individuals Helped
14,456
Pounds of Food Distributed
238,326
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MFN staff in partner shopping area

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Recycled materials

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Board President Desiree Ramos speaking about MFN

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Staff "lending a hand"

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Where does the MFN distribute food to?

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Winner of the "Guess How Many Beans" game!

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The more helping hands, the better!

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Check out that crowd!

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Our "Lend a Hand" mural is coming along!

We celebrated our Blosser warehouse ribbon cutting!

Thank you to everyone who made it possible.

All funds raised during the event are going to our Kids Bags Program!

Fresh Stories

Announcement

$30,000 in 30 Days August Campaign!

This August, the Mendo Food Network is sharing on our website and social media daily posts to highlight how much further a donor's dollar goes in our hands.

With our bulk, wholesale purchasing power, a single dollar can stretch on average 8 times as far! Every day, we're posting an example, from fresh produce to canned goods, that highlights the difference between the retail price and our cost for our most frequently purchased food items.

Help us make a bigger impact with your money by donating directly to the Mendo Food Network at www.mendofood.org/donate (http://www.mendofood.org/donate). Follow along throughout this campaign on Facebook and Instagram, @mendofoodnetwork

Announcement

Start Your Own Garden!

We're encouraging those who can to support our efforts to combat hunger in Mendocino County by starting a home garden!