Food Bank Service Center (FBSC)
Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) is embarking on an ambitious journey to combat food insecurity and homelessness in Kings County. This state-of-the-art facility, a first of its kind in California, will offer critical services under one roof at the corner of 10th Avenue and Hanford-Armona Road in Hanford, California.
Food Bank Service Center Capital Campaign
Donate now to help KCAO build a unified campus that expands food access, boosts meal production, and provides essential shelter and housing support for those who need it most in Kings County.
What Your Investment Will Build?
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200-Bed-low-Barrier Emergency Shelter
Providing immediate, safe, and dignified shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness
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Expanded food bank and pantry operations
Increasing dry and cold storage capacity to serve more families facing food insecurity
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Centralized Commercial Kitchen
Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for vulnerable communities across Kings County
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Housing Navigation Center
Connecting individuals and families to supportive services and pathways to permanent housing
Building Phases
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Phase 1: Shelter
A 200-bed low-barrier emergency shelter will operate 24/7, offering a safe haven for individuals experiencing homelessness. It will prioritize accessibility and dignity while providing onsite mental health support, substance use services, and job training to address immediate needs and promote long-term stability.
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Phase 2: Centralize Kitchen & Navigation Center
Establish a centralized kitchen and housing navigation center—providing nutritious meals for vulnerable populations, including children in KCAO programs, and offering critical support to help individuals transition into permanent housing.
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Phase 3: Food Bank & Community Pantry
Establish a community pantry and food bank with expanded dry and cold storage capacity—strengthening countywide distribution and increasing access to nutritious food for low-income families and vulnerable populations.
Phase 1: Shelter
Cost: $8,551,553
Phase Size: 19,200sqft
The initial phase will concentrate on the establishment of a low-barrier emergency shelter, designed to accommodate up to 200 individuals. This shelter will operate around the clock, providing immediate assistance to those experiencing homelessness and creating a safe, welcoming environment. The design will emphasize accessibility and comfort, ensuring that individuals can find respite and support as they work towards stability. Furthermore, those utilizing the shelter will have access to onsite services, including mental health support, substance use treatment, and job training. These services are essential for addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of the homeless population.
Objective: Develop a Low Barrier Shelter to reduce the number of unsheltered homeless individuals in our community.
Key Features:
24/7 shelter with capacity to serve 130 men and 70 women
Men/Women restroom & showers
Laundry Rooms
Intake Rooms
Client storage space
Dog Kennels
Phase 2: Centralize Kitchen & Navigation Center
Expected Completion Date: March 2029
Cost: $8,539,115
Phase Size: 25,000sqft
The second phase of the project will focus on the establishment of a centralized kitchen and a housing navigation center. The kitchen will be designed to prepare meals for vulnerable populations, including children enrolled in KCAO's early childhood educational services, thereby enhancing the overall well-being of community members. Concurrently, the housing navigation center will function as an essential resource for individuals seeking permanent housing solutions, providing guidance and support to facilitate their transition out of homelessness.
Objective: Establish a centralized kitchen and housing navigation center to provide meals for vulnerable populations and support individuals in transitioning to permanent housing.
Key Features:
Centralized Kitchen
Cafeteria
Conference/Day Room
Kitchen Storage
Washroom
Support Staff Offices
Housing Navigation Center
Medical Room
Detox Room
Phase 3: Food Bank and Community Pantry
Expected Completion Date: May 2030
Cost: $6,927,601
Phase Size: 40,000sqft
The final phase will concentrate on establishing a community pantry and food bank equipped with both dry and cold storage facilities to support countywide food distribution services. This food bank will operate effectively to distribute essential resources to those in need, addressing the increasing demands of the community by ensuring access to vital food items.
Objective: Expand the KCAO Food Bank to address food insecurity by providing access to surplus food for low-income families and vulnerable populations.
Key Features:
Food Bank Warehouse
Dry & Cold Storage
Food Pantry
Cooking Workshop Center
Community Garden
Project Budget
Total Project Cost
$24,018,269
| Total Cost | Secured | Needed | |
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| Phase 1 | $8,551,553 | $7,973,960 | $577,593 |
| Phase 2 | $8,539,115 | $0.00 | $8,539,115 |
| Phase 3 | $6,927,601 | $0.00 | $6,927,601 |
Phase 1 Budget Plan
Phase 1 Awarded Funding Sources
$2,000,000 Federal Community Project Funding
$1,418,091 Food Bank Capacity Grant Round 1
$1,000,000 State Community Project Funding
$700,000 KCAO Corporate
$612,426 American Rescue Plan Act – County
$600,000 CDBG City of Hanford
$43,443 Food Bank Capacity Grant – Round 2
$1,000,000 Tos Family Foundation Donation
$150,000 CalViva Health
$450,000 Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program – Local Managed Care Plans
$7,973,960 SUBTOTAL Awarded Funding
Phase 1 Projected Funding Sources
$577,593 - Capital Campaign
$577,593 SUBTOTAL Projected Funding
Project Partners
KCAO collaborates with 4creeks as the project's architect.
Received support from Kings County for the project.
Project Progress
2024
7/31/24 Site plan for Food bank service center will be presented before city of Hanford
7/25/24 KCAO submitted Food bank service center project into HUD Environmental Review Online System as part of federal funding requirement
6/22/24 KCAO submitted $700,000 request for Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program from the Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans
6/25/24 Executed agreement with 4 Creeks for the provision of Architectual services for the food bank service center
6/18/24 KCAO receives $612,426 from County Board of Supervisors to support the KCAO Food Bank Service Center
5/2024 Submitted City of Hanford CDBG for $200,000
3/2024 to 6/2024 Worked with architect on schematic design
2023
Completed Resiliency Centers grant application (Did not receive the grant but was ranked 17 of 86 applicants, top 16 made it to the interview round)
Submitted requests to Congressman Valadao for funding (Recieved)
Purchased property located on 10th Ave. & Hanford-Armona Road
Submitted funding request to Senator Hurtado (Recieved)
New Food Bank Service Center – Capital Campaign Pledge
Your pledge supports the construction of KCAO’s new Food Bank Service Center. This new facility will expand our capacity to store, distribute, and provide food and essential services to individuals and families throughout our community.
By completing the form below, you are making a commitment to invest in a permanent resource that will strengthen food access and community support for years to come.
For more information, please contact:
Juan Torres, Special Projects Administrator
Phone: (559) 415-7255
Email: juan.torres@kcao.org