The STEAC Food Pantry provides enough free food to Davis residents once a month for three meals a day for five days for each member of the household. Food is distributed in the form of groceries and includes a mix of non-perishable and perishable items such as bread, meat, and produce.

To receive food from the STEAC Food Pantry you must make a food appointment through one of our partner agencies in Davis listed towards the bottom of this page. Please note:

• Food appointments are limited to Davis residents only.
• You must be low-income to qualify.
• Residents with recent loss of job or a cut in work hours qualify for assistance.
• Clients are served by appointment only.
• Families with children enrolled in the Davis Joint Unified School District’s free lunch program can call the STEAC office for information about scheduling an appointment at the Food Pantry.

Food and gifts are provided to qualified individuals and families.

• Assistance as part of the Holiday Program is available only to Davis residents.
• Applications will open in October 2024.

Assistance for rent and utilities is provided to residents of Yolo County.

Eviction Prevention

• 3-day or 30-day pay or quit notice is required.
• STEAC assists with the payment for one month’s rent or up to $1,000 to prevent eviction.
• If the amount required to revoke the eviction notice is greater than $1,000, recipients must show proof of funds to pay the remaining balance that STEAC cannot assist with.
• Residents can receive eviction prevention rental assistance once a year (full 12 months).

First Month’s Rent

• STEAC provides assistance for one month’s rent up to $1,000 to help pay for first month’s rent or deposit for long-term housing.
• Tenant should not be moved in at the time of application.
• Residents can receive first month’s rental assistance every two years.

Bill Pay / Utilities

• If seeking assistance with a PG&E bill, your most recent bill must have a 48-hour, 15-day, or shut-off notice alert in order to assist.
• Financial assistance up to $250 is given to prevent utilities from being turned off or to have them restored.
• Assistance is available to pay for a bill or approved expense such as: water or gas payment, medical expenses, car repairs, funeral expenses, and more as approved by staff.
• Residents can receive utilities assistance once a year (full 12 months). 

Legal Documents 

• CA Driver’s License/ ID
• Live Scan/ Fingerprints, Notary Services
• Birth Certificates

Job Training/ Certifications

• Forklift Training Certification
• CA Food Handler Certification
• CA Food Manager Certification

Family Expenses/ Other

• Workboots
• Clothing Assistance
• Other basic needs as approved by STEAC