From day one, ACCFB has always been a community-powered project. This community is made up of thousands of dedicated individuals, including Ken Schmidt. In 1985, Ken led the effort for a group of 40 independent organizations to form The Food Bank Network of Alameda County, Inc., which four years later was renamed Alameda County The post Bridging Gaps Through Food and Community: A 40 Year Legacy appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

To end hunger for good we must get to the root causes of hunger. And to get to the root causes, we must go beyond only food distribution. One brand new way our Food Bank is creating a more equitable food system and addressing economic justice is to get quite literally on the ground The post Digging Deeper into Food Justice with Dig Deep Farms appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

On any given Monday morning, Irving Abraham can be found at ACCFB’s Community Market, diligently loading boxes of food into the cars, trucks, and vans for the Food Bank’s partner agencies. With a smile that lights up the whole shopping floor, Irving has volunteered over 1,000 hours in over 200 shifts since he started The post Volunteering is Like Breathing appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

ContactsStephen Baiter, Executive DirectorEast Bay EDA510,679.7911 cellstephen@eastbayeda.orgMichael Altfest, Director of Community Engagement & MarketingAlameda County Community Food Bank510-684-8655 cellmaltfest@accfb.orgKrystine Dinh, Director of Marketing & Communications(925) 917-6835 cellFood Bank of Contra Costa and Solanokdinh@foodbankccs.org12th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards – 2025 Legacy Awardees Announced12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards event to take place in Oakland on The post 12th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards – 2025 Legacy Awardees Announced appeared first ..read more

This is a nutritious butternut squash soup recipe made with ingrdients you will find at our warehouse. It's super easy, quick, and full of flavor. Ingredients (makes 4 servings) These ingredients give body and depth of flavor to the soup, without overwhelming the squash. Once the vegetables are tender, you may use an immersion The post Butternut Squash Soup Recipe appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

Cynthia Morton Once a week Cynthia Morton puts on her headset and for the next four hours stays busy taking calls in our Emergency Food Helpline call center. Assisting neighbors locate a food pantry near them is just one of many roles Cynthia has had as a volunteer with Alameda County Community Food The post Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Morton appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

You’ve probably seen some of our volunteers proudly sporting their ACCFB shirts around the food bank.  Each color represents a different year that these shirts were earned by volunteers who served over 100 hours in the previous year.  Our community likes to travel and sometimes these dedicated volunteers are spotted in iconic locations throughout The post Vacationing Volunteers Take ACCFB Along  appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

Khaldoun Allatayfeh Bear Pantry, a Food Bank partner organization, is a model in the food justice and sustainability movement. Housed in University Village on the U.C. Berkeley campus, the pantry serves about 1,000 students and university service workers. The pantry not only distributes the Food Bank’s fresh produce, dried goods, and canned food, The post Partner Profile: Bear Pantry appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

Food Distribution at the Muslim Community Center (MCC), Pleasanton, CA Founded in 2007, the Muslim Community Center (MCC) is a Food Bank partner with a vibrant constituency, representing ethnicities from across the globe. The organization's mission is rooted in faith with a profound commitment to aiding their neighbors in need, including food security. The post Partner Profile: Muslim Community Center appeared first on Alameda County Community Food Bank ..read more

Liliana, Arturo, Carolina, and Delia Nestled in Oakland’s Fruitvale Transit Village, Unity Council is one of the anchor agencies serving the local community. The organization’s holistic programming runs the gamut, including food security; affordable housing; career, financial, and small business support; and programs for children, youth, parents, and seniors. At the center of Unity Council’s Food Security Program is their ACCFB-supplied free grocery distribution, followed by their hot meal service. Every Wednesday, between 100-200 individuals and families pick up fresh produce, healthy pr ..read more