The California Department of Healthcare Services estimates that about 20 % of Californias are food insecure and the state spends approximately $7.2 billion on health care associated with food insecurity.

In January of 2024, Alameda County Community Food Bank became the first food bank in California to bill healthcare for medically supportive food through the CalAIM Initiative as a Community Supports Provider. In partnership with Alameda Alliance for Health, the primary Medi-Cal plan in the county, the Food Bank provides 12 weeks of home delivered healthy groceries to Medi-Cal patients with chronic conditions.

We receive referrals from Alameda Alliance for Health and clinic partners in our network. Once patients are enrolled they receive 20-24 pounds of nutritious food weekly, including pantry staples, organic produce, and a lean protein. If you’d like to conenct about the program or learn how to make a referral, please reach out to rmurillo[at]accfb . org.