People Served
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano served approximately 132,000 people, on a monthly basis, between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
Food Bank Quick Facts:
- 132,000 people served each month through direct service programs and a network of 180 partner agencies. A 35% increase over two years ago.
- 13.8 million pounds of food distributed in fiscal year 2010 - 2011 -- that is enough food for over 11 million meals.
- One third of the food distributed was fresh produce.
- 95¢ of every dollar donated goes directly to food programs.
- 1 in 6 people living in Contra Costa and Solano counties struggle with hunger.
- 1 in 4 people receiving emergency food are children.
- 1 in 3 clients surveyed by the Food Bank had to choose between paying for food and paying their rent or mortgage.
89,000 of these people were residents of Contra Costa County and 43,000 of them were residents of Solano County. A table showing the breakdown by county is below. The breakdown of service by type of program is as follows:
| Food Pantries | 63,000 individuals received groceries from one of 91 food pantries. |
| Soup Kitchens | 21,000 individuals received hot meals at one of 19 dining rooms. |
| Senior Food Program | 4,200 individuals in low income senior citizen households received groceries twice a month at one of 26 Senior Food Program sites. |
| Extra Helpings | 134 individuals in case management with Contra Costa County received up to two boxes of groceries, bread, milk and produce each month. |
| Farm 2 Kids Program | 6,590 children in 58 after school programs in low income communities received 3-5 pounds of produce each week when school was in session. |
| Food Assistance Program | 25,600 individuals received USDA commodities, bread and produce from one of 29 distribution sites. |
| Food for Children Program | 1,000 children, ages 4-5, received a food box, bread and produce monthly. |
| Other Agency Programs | 10,500 children and adults with disabilities were served at 175 non profit day care, after school, residential and community program sites. |
Hungry Play
Learn more about free, live performances about hunger in America for middle school students.
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http://www.peterpanpb.com/charitable-giving.jsp.
Fun Activities
Hunger Action Hero Coloring Page
Fruits & Veggies More Matters
A nonprofit organization designed to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables to 5 or more servings a day to improve health of Americans.
www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
ChooseMyPlate.gov
United States Department of Agriculture
Featuring information on the new My Plate with online tools and dietary guidelines for balanced eating.
www.choosemyplate.gov
