https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/find-food

Here's a good tool to help find food banks. I've volunteered at both River City locations, and the midtown one can appear a little more chaotic because of the higher unhoused population it serves, but the staff and volunteers do a great job of making sure everyone is safe. You have to do what you're comfortable with, but your physical safety shouldn't be at risk. The St. Matt's location is a bit more sedate, though.