Fruitridge & Stockton

The Fruitridge and Stockton area was once primarily farmland, but its landscape changed dramatically after World War II. As Sacramento’s population grew, racist residential segregation policies restricted where Black families could live—shaping the economic realities that persist today. Despite ongoing challenges such as substance use, unemployment and poverty, Fruitridge and Stockton residents find strength in local service centers and in each other. Pride in their neighborhoods fuels a spirit of self-belief, mutual motivation and collective achievement.

Our Community Incubator Lead (CIL)Sacramento Building Health Communities (BHC) – The Hub

Sacramento Building Healthy Communities–The Hub is a collaborative of organizations working to make Sacramento neighborhoods safe and equitable so children can thrive. In Fruitridge and Stockton, this means advocating for healthy lifestyles, improving access to quality healthcare, boosting school attendance and reducing youth violence. The community is committed to ensuring that every child is healthy, safe and ready to learn.

Contact

Sacramento Building Health Communities – The Hub
4625 44th St.,
Sacramento, CA 95820

Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

(916) 431-7485

SacBHC.org

“Fruitridge and Stockton is unique because of its diversity. The sights and sounds, the uniqueness, different ethnicities. It’s a whole vibe, and I love it.”

– Anglin Baker, BCLC Program Manager, Sac BHC-The Hub

Woman giving a presentation to a crowd of varying ages at Sacramento Building Health Communities - The Hub Two Black Child Legacy Campaign staff members at Sacramento Building Health Communities - The Hub Man holding up baby at Sacramento Building Health Communities - The Hub

“[We] support African-American women on a daily basis. It’s finding resources for them, advocating for them, educating them, and just building some type of relationship with them so that they can have a healthy pregnancy.”

– Leona Spivey, Postpartum Care Specialist, Her Health First and Black Mothers United

“[The Hub] helped me with my children. They help me also a lot by supporting me so I can show that same support to others.”

– Corenisha Thompson, Community Member

“With my passion for my community, it just makes it more rewarding that I am reaching a child or I am reaching a youth. We still have a lot of work to do, but we have made change. And I definitely see it in the family.”

– Tanya Bean-Garrett, Family Navigator, Sac BHC-The Hub

“You’ve got to listen. You’ve got to be present. You’ve got to be empathetic. It’s really important to sit and be with the folks that you serve and really listen to understand what their needs are.”

– Anglin Baker, BCLC Program Manager, Sac BHC-The Hub

Social Determinants of Health in Fruitridge & Stockton

Population: 66,580  people of which 9.4% are African American.

Education Access and Quality

17% of Black adults 25-years and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher—a 144% increase since 2014

Economic Stability

51% of Black children live below the poverty level

Health Care Access and Quality

20% of Black births had delayed prenatal care; 14% were preterm; 17% were low birth weight

Neighborhood and Built Environment

35.3% of household income is spent on housing by Black residents

Want more information on the social determinants of health in Fruitridge & Stockton?

Every community faces unique challenges shaped by their unique history. Read the Community Indicator Report that defines our focus areas in this neighborhood.

You can also access our neighborhood data profile, education data profile, and crime and safety data profile.