Donate
Make a donation to help keep our neighbors fed in Lincoln and Sheridan, California.
Frequency
One time
Monthly
Yearly
Amount
$25
$50
$75
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Other
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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Your Donation Makes a Difference
The Salt Mine is your local charity, offering food assistance to Lincoln and Sheridan, California since 1985.
Did you know that The Salt Mine receives most of its funding from private monetary donations? Our community relies on people like you who support The Salt Mine. In 2025, we received 40,317 requests for help. Your partnership allows us to say "Yes" to every request for help from over 1,700 local families. Partner with us today by making a one-time or recurring donation, starting a fundraising campaign, sponsoring The Salt Mine, or becoming a legacy sponsor. Your support stays local and keeps our neighbors fed!
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Fundraise
Roundup Campaigns
Your business can initiate a roundup campaign by asking customers if they would like to round up their change to support The Salt Mine.
"Buy a Bag" Campaigns
Encourage customers to donate $24 (the price of a bag of groceries) to local families. Grocery stores can prepare donation bags for customers to purchase.
Make your own Fundraising Campaign
We would love to hear from you! Together we can come up with a fundraising campaign tailored to your business and clients.
Sponsor
Sponsor a Food Item
You can sponsor The Salt Mine by purchasing specific food items in bulk for the Food Closet. This is a great need at The Salt Mine, since we need to maintain a consistent supply of staple items.
Sponsor Holiday Boxes
The needs of our community greatly increase during the holidays. You can sponsor specific food items for the holiday season to help fill holiday boxes.
Sponsor Facility or Equipment Updates
You can help improve our ability to keep our neighbors fed by giving funds towards facility updates or necessary equipment updates for the Food Closet.