About Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is a local nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. SFBFS is dedicated to assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and moving them toward self-sufficiency and financial independence. With a staff of about 90 and a volunteer force of more than 7,000, SFBFS is the central hub in Sacramento County’s fight against hunger.

In 2024, SFBFS:

  • Distributed 39.9 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 33.2 million meals.

  • Provided food assistance to an average of 309,285 individuals every month.

  • Assisted 1,336 individuals with CalFresh applications.

  • Distributed 6.4 million diapers at no cost to families.

To learn more, visit sacramentofoodbank.org.

 
 

About Run to Feed the Hungry

In 1994, 796 participants turned out for the inaugural Run to Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving morning. Last year, we were joined by 31,660 runners and walkers, making Run to Feed the Hungry the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country! Run to Feed the Hungry is owned, operated and the largest annual fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

 
 

Race & Course Records

10K

Open Race Record

Men - Alene Reta, 28:38, 2007

Women - Salome Kosgie, 32:27, 2008

Open Course Record

Men - Eros Doce, 28:57, 2025

Women - Olivia O’Kelly, 33:49, 2025

Masters Race Record

Men - Dennis Simonaitis, 29:38, 2002

Women - Mary Coordt, 36:25, 2010

Masters Course Record

Men - Chikara Omine, 31:24, 2024

Women - Kristin Fayter, 39:45, 2022

5K

Open Race Record

Men - Matt Strangio, 14:13, 2021

Women - Jane Kibii, 16:03, 2014

Open Course Record

Men - Matt Strangio, 14:13, 2021

Women - Gillian Meeks, 16:05, 2025

Masters Race Record

Men - Malcolm Richards, 14:47, 2022

Women - Midori Sperandeo, 17:21, 2006

Masters Course Record

Men - Malcolm Richards, 14:47, 2022

Women - Midori Sperandeo, 18:25, 2021

 
 

 

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