Expanding to Meet the Need

This year will bring a major milestone in the Food Bank’s ability to serve the growing needs of our community, as we relocate our Solano County facility to the expanded warehouse space at 2370 North Watney Way in Fairfield (just a half-mile from our existing facility, next to the Jelly

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A New Year’s Message from our CEO

Most of us are happy to have 2020 in our rearview mirror, but honestly, many of its challenges, as they relate to hunger, are going to continue to be a part of the narrative for 2021. One good thing about the year-that-shall-not-be-named is that the long-standing issue of hunger in

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We need volunteers!

There is no denying the holidays will look different this year.  Volunteering can be a wonderful way to restore hope for ourselves and for others. At a time when much of what is happening in the world feels outside of our control, we can lean in to the small acts

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Community Produce Program Goes Mobile

As part of our COVID-19 response efforts, we’re now giving away boxes of shelf-stable food at 25 of our Community Produce Program distributions. This program normally focuses on fresh produce, but supplemental boxes have been added temporarily in an effort to address the pandemic’s impact on struggling families. Of these

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Partner agencies shower blessings in a crisis

For 45 years our partner agencies have been fighting hunger alongside us with a common goal of nourishing our neighbors in need. In early March, with COVID-19 spreading and businesses closing, we quickly realized the Food Bank would be called upon to meet a new and growing need. Our objective

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Neighborhood produce stand builds a sense of community

From our supporter, Karl Gross: “We live in a wonderful and blessed neighborhood. Many of our neighbors, like us have vegetable gardens that provide us with good food, physical work, and much joy. My neighbor mentioned to me that they bring their excess fruits and veggies to the Food Bank.

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Frontline Q&A – Program Updates from Staff

As our COVID-19 response continues, we took a few moments to check in with staff members who manage and coordinate some of our various food programs. They interact with our neighbors of our community who need our services and witness firsthand the impact your generosity makes. Read interviews from some

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Frontline Q&A – Produce Programs

Nick Clark – Community Produce Program Administrator What are clients saying? People are sincerely grateful for the produce they get through the Community Produce Program. We have seen more need, and we are working hard to meet it. There is so much gratitude; I hear “thank you” a hundred times

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Frontline Q&A – Senior Programs

Matt Harray – Direct Service Program Manager How do we help seniors? Senior Food Program distributions take place twice a month and are held at churches, senior centers and senior housing facilities. Seniors are able to get two bags of groceries which typically consist of items such as bread, pasta,

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Frontline Q&A – Child Programs

Anna Gorman – Child Programs and Extra Helpings Administrator How do we nourish kids? We’re continuing to partner with school districts in Contra Costa and Solano counties through our Farm 2 Kids program. Thankfully, all local school districts are stepping up and holding free lunch distributions for students during the

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Your COVID-19 Service FAQs Answered!

Understandably, many questions are coming in and we’re doing our best during this evolving situation to keep everyone informed about how they can best support the Food Bank and our neighbors. Here are the answers to some recent frequently asked questions. Volunteering I heard the National Guard is helping food

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