Update on Fires Affecting Local Food Banks
Food Bank provides assistance to communities impacted by North Bay fires As devastating fires continue to burn throughout the North Bay, community members, local nonprofits, and government leaders...
View ArticleWildfire Disaster Response
Immediately after the North Bay Area fires started, the Food Bank activated its coordinated disaster relief plan with food banks in the Bay Area. The strength of our partnerships allowed us to...
View Article7 Tips for a Successful Holiday Food and Fund Drive
Hosting a food or fund drive is easier than you think! With these tips you will be on your way to helping provide food to your neighbors in need all year long. Set a goal– Decide how many pounds of...
View ArticleJoin the Food Bank for Hunger Action Day 2018
Did you know that 1 in 8 members of our community turns to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano each month? The Food Bank supports neighbors from all walks of life and in all corners of our...
View ArticleHow you can help during this time of crisis
Dear Food Bank Friend, How are you holding up? We’re only about a week and a half into our mandated shelter in place, and we know that many people–including seniors living alone and working parents...
View Article5 Ways to fight hunger this holiday season
When many of us think about the holidays, we envision feasts, family and fun times! However, for the 270,000 of our neighbors grappling with hunger, the oncoming holidays deliver a much different mood....
View ArticleWhat’s best: Traditional or Virtual Food Drives?
Virtual fundraising has become our main priority thanks to the ease and effectiveness of online giving during socially-distanced times. However, we ARE still accepting traditional food drive donations...
View ArticleThe impact of your kindness
What does a single mom of five children, a man being treated for blood cancer and a college student in his 50’s all have in common? They are among the 270,000 of our neighbors you have been nourishing...
View Article5 ways to a happier 2021
Need a mental health boost? We get it! A lot of things feel out of our control, but there are things you can do to feel engaged and connected to one another–while remaining safe! Here are five ways to...
View ArticleSUMMER HUNGER FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
Memories of childhood summers are strong for many of us: popsicles and sprinklers, barbecues and campouts. But, for many children, the end of the school year also means there will be less to eat....
View ArticleYou can do it! Hosting your first Virtual Food Drive
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community this holiday season? Do you want to make a difference to 1 in 6 people in your community – all while having fun and connecting with your...
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