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The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano works to end hunger and increase access to nutritious food for low-income individuals and families through a comprehensive group of programs that combat hunger and its causes.

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An Afternoon in the Admiral’s Garden

Enjoy a relaxing day in the garden on Sunday, June 23rd for the Food Bank’s annual fundraising event, An Afternoon in the Admiral’s Garden. With fine foods, local wine and loads of prizes, this is sure to be the event of the summer!

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When Law Firms Compete Everyone Wins

May 24, 2013

Guest post by Food from the Bar Chairperson, Edward L. Shaffer of Archer Norris: The Contra Costa County Bar Association recently completed its 22nd annual Food from The Bar fundraiser for the Food Bank.  This was a special milestone year because they anticipated hitting One Million Dollars in total contributions.  While money still is trickling in, we did it and are well on the way to our second million!  Approximately 35 law offices in the County representing more than 800 employees raised … Read more

Did You Know?

28% of the people receiving emergency food are children?

Peanut Butter is on the Food Bank’s most wanted foods list? See what else tops the list.

The Food Bank distributes fresh produce?

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Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Email: info@foodbankccs.org      Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6324, Concord, CA 94524
Concord Location Phone: (925) 676-7543 | Fax: (925) 671-7933
Fairfield Location Phone: (707) 421-9777 | Fax: (707) 421-0205     

The Food Bank can accept food donations as follows:

Concord warehouse, 4010 Nelson Avenue: Monday, Friday – 7:00 am - 3:30 pm;
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 7:00 am - 7:00 pm;
Saturday – 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fairfield warehouse, 2339 Courage Drive, Suite F: Monday through Friday – 7:00 am - 3:30 pm;
Saturdays by appointment

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