Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in

charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!

Matthew 25:21-23

January 2026

Dear Friends and Supporters of Sunrise Christian Food Ministry,

Happy New Year!

We are grateful to share the impact your generosity made in 2025. During the holidays and the

government shutdown, the demand for food assistance reached unprecedented levels. When

we asked for help, you responded abundantly. Thanks to food drives hosted by local

businesses, schools, churches, neighborhood associations, and service organizations, as well

as generous individual donations, we were able to meet holiday needs and begin the new year

with well-stocked shelves.

 

In 2025, Sunrise Christian Food Ministry served 29,863 households, reaching 85,885

individuals. We are especially proud of our work supporting seniors and individuals

experiencing homelessness. Through our senior hour, home deliveries, and offsite

distributions, we served 4,150 seniors, while our daily snack bag program provided 557

homeless neighbors with food and a welcoming place to connect.

Altogether, the ministry distributed 1.8 million pounds of recovered food from partner stores

and 500,000 pounds of fresh produce and canned goods from the Federal Government and

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. We give thanks to God for His faithfulness in

providing both the food and the volunteers needed to serve our community. (150+ volunteers

monthly, serving 15,300 hours in 2025)

 

We are also grateful for grant-funded support from the City of Citrus Heights, Grocery Outlet, Republic Services, Dutch Bros, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, SMUD, Sacramento

County, Abound Food, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, PG&E, Cricket Wireless,

and many faith-based, business, and civic partners. This support allowed us to increase

service capacity, improve infrastructure, and continue our partnership with Advent Lutheran

Church through a 10-year lease agreement extending through 2035.

 

Thank you for being faithful supporters of this ministry. As we begin 2026, we ask for your

continued prayers for financial resources, donations for our homeless pantry, and strength and

good health for our volunteers as they serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Please continue to share our ministry information with friends and neighbors. Anyone in need

of food assistance can call 211 to place a senior homebound delivery order or 211sacramento

for information on food resources in Sacramento County.

 

With gratitude,

The Board

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry