The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Asks for Community Support on Giving Tuesday The Food Bank offers behind-the-scenes tours, launches “3 Million Meals” campaign   CONCORD, CA, November 26, 2024 – For this year’s Giving Tuesday on December 3, the global day of giving, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is […] The post The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Asks for Community Support on Giving Tuesday appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

It’s so easy to make fighting hunger part of your holiday plans. Whether you’re shopping for Thanksgiving dinner or looking to get outdoors with your family, there are plenty of opportunities to support your neighbors in need and ensure everyone can enjoy warm meals during this special time of year. Here are nine easy ways […] The post 9 Easy Ways You Can Fight Holiday Hunger appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

The holidays are a time of gathering and good will, and Giving Tuesday is a wonderful opportunity to embrace both! Falling on December 3rd, just five days after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is when the entire globe unites for the shared purpose of helping others. After the rush of the holidays, it’s an opportunity to spread […] The post Giving Tuesday Keeps on Giving appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

Everyone deserves to enjoy a special meal with the ones they love during the holiday season.  At the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, we’re working closely with over 260 partner soup kitchens, food pantries and other organizations to ensure everyone can get the food they need to celebrate the season.  Some of our […] The post Where to find free Thanksgiving food in Contra Costa and Solano Counties appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

For the past three years, the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan has been our North Star as we seek to close the hunger gap in our community. With the help of hunger fighters like you, we’ve worked to improve health outcomes for our neighbors, empower our community hunger-fighting partners, and take our data and technology to […] The post Data and technology wins from the Food Bank’s strategic plan appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

Did you know that volunteering at the Food Bank not only benefits your community – it can also improve your health? The health benefits of volunteering have been well-documented and findings are all in favor of giving back. Here are just a few of the ways volunteering makes us healthier and happier, according to reports […] The post Volunteer for a happier, healthier you appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

Thanks to a generous grant from Impact100 East Bay, a clearer picture of hunger in Contra Costa County is about to come into focus. Impact100 East Bay is a group of Bay Area women in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, who have come together to make an impact on their community. Together they grant funds […] The post Mapping hunger in Contra Costa County with Impact100 East Bay appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

Our bilingual CalFresh team helps thousands of our neighbors apply for and navigate their benefits each year. CalFresh (also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, in other states) is a federally-funded program that helps low-income people put food on their tables. Jeanette Orta is the Food Bank’s Lead CalFresh Outreach Program Coordinator. […] The post Meet Your Food Bank Team: Jeanette Orta appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

Our 8,000 volunteers play a critical role in fighting hunger in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. And with the help of a generous grant from the State of California, we’re showing our appreciation by making the volunteer experience in our warehouses even better! Over the past months, our volunteer spaces in Concord and Fairfield went […] The post Our volunteer centers got a makeover. Here’s what’s new appeared first on Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ..read more

This June, two of our Community Advocates had the chance to expand their skills and share their lived expertise at Feeding America’s second annual Elevating Voices Power Summit in Washington DC. Dawn Manley and Willie Mendoza were among just 50 advocates who were awarded scholarships from Feeding America to attend this event. Both Dawn and Willie use their lived experience of hunger to advocate for better food access, and help guide the Food Bank’s policy agendas each year. Thank you to Feeding America for giving them this opportunity to learn and meet with their colleagues from across the cou ..read more