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THE SALT MINE

Your local charity, keeping our neighbors fed since 1985.

The Salt Mine Food Closet

You can make a difference in our community

Take a Look at 2025

We served over 1,700 families from Lincoln and Sheridan.

30% of these are families with seniors and 75% are families with children.

We received over 40,317 requests for help.

We served 143,892 people throughout the year (duplicated).

About Our Mission

Our mission is to offer food assistance to local residents of Lincoln and Sheridan, California.

The Salt Mine Food Closet began operating as a faith-based nonprofit in 1985 and has maintained the same mission for 40 years. Located in the heart of Downtown Lincoln, our historic building is the home of a large operation to keep our neighbors fed. We desire that no adult, child, or senior goes hungry in Lincoln and Sheridan, California. The Salt Mine is funded by private monetary donations and The Salt Mine Thrift Store.

Our Operations

The Salt Mine Food Closet

The Salt Mine Food Closet is where we distribute food boxes to people in our community and assist our unhoused neighbors.

The Salt Mine Thrift Store

The Salt Mine Thrift Store is our second location where we process and sell donated items to support The Salt Mine Food Closet.

The Salt Mine Church

The Salt Mine Church is a non-denominational Christian church that founded The Salt Mine Food Closet in 1985.

Testimonials from our community

“There aren’t many programs like this out there. Times are tough for all, and having a variety of food for our kids is something to be thankful for! The Salt Mine has greatly impacted our family.”

—Lincoln resident

590 Lincoln Blvd.

P.O. Box 155

Lincoln, CA 95648

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Vine Life Ministries, Inc. dba The Salt Mine is a 501 (c) (3) public charity fully qualified by the IRS and the state of California for maximum tax deductions.

Tax I.D.: 68-0026528

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(916) 645-3778

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