Events Archive
May 25, 2013 KidFest in Concord (May 25-27)
You can help feed children living with hunger in our community by bringing food to KidFest. Any sealed can, box, bag, or sealed non-perishable grocery item qualifies! Tesoro will donate $1 for every food item donated to the food bank up to $2,500. The 24th annual KidFest will be in downtown Concord on Memorial Day Weekend: May 25 through May 27 from 10am to 6pm at Mt. Diablo High School (2450 Grant Street in Concord – near John Muir Hospital). Named a “2011 Best Place to take your Kids for Fun” by the annual Best of Claycord poll, KidFest is a fun and educational event for children and their families. Admission is $6 per person, but with a can of food to benefit the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, you will receive $1 off your admission price ($1 per person maximum). Plan to bring the family and enjoy this wonderful family event and as many cans as you can carry! Visit www.kidfestconcord.com for more information or download the KidFest flyer to share with friends.
May 17, 2013 2013 Annual NorCal ERM Foundation Golf Tournament
Register today for a fun-filled day of golf and networking in support of the ERM Foundation. The ERM Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports environmental projects around the world through the provision of small grants and/or practical support. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will support sustainability projects for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and environmental education and urban farming projects for City Slicker Farms in Oakland.
Sign up today! http://2013-erm-foundation-golf-tournament.eventbrite.com/
The tournament will take place on Friday, May 17, from 11:00am to 6:30pm at Rancho Solano Golf Course in Fairfield. The cost is $135 per player. To register for this event or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Jessica Jerozal at 925-482-8203 or jessica.jerozal@erm.com
May 14, 2013 Concord High Instrumental Music Program
The Concord High Band Boosters (CHBB) is proud to present the talented students of the CHS Instrumental Music program (CHS Music) in concert with Grammy award-winning artist Gordon Goodwin, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek on Tuesday, May 14. The CHS Music students are excited about being on stage with a renowned artist, but they are doubly excited about the prospect of performing for a worthy cause – nourishing the community through their music.
In addition to the concert, guests will have the chance to enter a drawing for an Apple iPad! The drawing of the two winning tickets will be held at the May 14th concert, you need not be present to win. Proceeds from the concert and raffle will benefit the CHS music program and the Food Bank. Mark the date on your calendar and help support this worthy cause along with concert and raffle sponsors – Clean Air HVAC, Paper Tiger Printing, Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek, Tesoro Golden Eagle Refinery, and Mark & Mary Maxson. For concert tickets, go to www.lesherartscenter.org or call (925) 943-7469. For raffle tickets, email momopco@astound.net.
May 11, 2013 Letter Carriers Food Drive
Letter carriers will be collecting food for the Food Bank as they deliver the mail in this one-day national food drive. Mark your calendar to leave a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox, prior to regular mail delivery on this day. Your donations will help us fill many empty tummies during the summer months when children are out of school without access to free meals.
May 10, 2013 Dixon May Fair
Bring two cans of food to receive $2 off your admission price. You must enter the fair between the hours of 3pm to 5pm to receive this special discount. Fair hours are noon to 11pm. The address is 655 S. First Street, Dixon. For more information go to www.dixonmayfair.com. Come support the Food Bank and have fun at the Dixon May Fair!
May 4, 2013 A Trio of Duos Concert Benefit
Come hear a special night of music on Saturday, May 4!. Three excellent Bay Area duos, Judy Forrest and Jim Nunally, Dix Bruce and Julie Cline, and Dix Bruce and Jim Nunally, will sing and play a wonderful mix of Country, Folk, Bluegrass, and Americana music. Expect beautiful harmonies and lots of great guitar and mandolin picking!
The concert takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7:30 PM, at the Walnut Avenue United Methodist Church, 260 Walnut Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Suggested donation: $15 general, $12 for seniors and students. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Food Bank. Come on out, support the cause and experience these award winning guitarists and vocalists, who deliver their own brand of music magic along with some down home good humor and great fun.
May 3, 2013 Drive Fore Break on Hunger Golf Classic
Drive Fore Break on Hunger Golf Classic benefiting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Franklin Canyon Golf Course with 12:30 pm shot gun start. For more information contact Mark Pitzlin at 925.286.8127 or Noreen Rognlien at 510.549.4651. For details and registration visit the event listing on Eventbrite.
April 30, 2013 Food Bank Ambassador Training in Concord
Help raise awareness and educate the public about what the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano does to help fight hunger throughout the community by attending our Food Bank Ambassador’s training. We are seeking volunteers with personable, positive attitudes who are able to represent the Food Bank to local businesses, community organizations, social clubs, and at events as well as being an advocate for the Food Bank’s programs and services.
Whether you are a current volunteer who is curious to learn more, or you would like to become an ambassador, our Food Bank Ambassador’s training will answer all of your questions. This training is taking place on Tuesday, April 30 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Food Bank Conference Room in Concord. Please note that there are two training sessions being held; the other one is on Thursday, April 25 in Fairfield from 9:00am to 10:30am.
Download a flyer to share with your friends.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 23 to Patty McDowell at pmcdowell@foodbankccs.org or (925) 676-7543 extension 243.
April 29, 2013 22nd Annual Food From the Bar Food Drive (April 29-May 10)
Contra Costa County attorneys will once again hold their annual drive to benefit the Food Bank from April 29th through May 10th. This is a great way for law firms to have fun while collecting food and money. Some participants form teams to compete, and offices use creative fundraising ideas like Bake Sales, Carnival Day, and Survivor Day. Some people have even shaved their heads to collect donations! There will be a multi-firm Walk-A-Thon around downtown Walnut Creek. Even better – there’s a Cyber Competition! You can support your favorite attorney or law firm from the convenience of your home or office by donating online through Contra Costa County Food from the Bar’s Virtual Food Drive!
April 28, 2013 Hoops for Humanity
Join local hometown heros, Monte Vista HS Hoops for Humanity Club members Shyaan Khan (President), Robert Zhang and Mario Joaquin, turn an afternoon of fun-filled basketball challenges and contests into Hoops for Humanity! On Sunday, April 28, from 1pm – 4pm at Diablo Vista Middle School Gym in Danville, kids from elementary through high school will participate in a skills challenge, a game of knockout, a 3-point contest and more! Win prizes, enjoy lunch and shoot the hoop for a great cause as the proceeds benefit programs at the Food Bank! Pledges and donations are gratefully accepted. The event is sponsored by the town of Danville. Other sponsorships are available by contacting hoopsforhumanity@gmail.com or 510-589-9791. Get your tickets now at the following link. Hoops For Humanity Spring Fundraiser 2013
April 25, 2013 Food Bank Ambassador Training in Fairfield
Help raise awareness and educate the public about what the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano does to help fight hunger throughout the community by attending our Food Bank Ambassador’s training. We are seeking volunteers with personable, positive attitudes who are able to represent the Food Bank to local businesses, community organizations, social clubs, and at events as well as being an advocate for the Food Bank’s programs and services.
Whether you are a current volunteer who is curious to learn more, or you would like to become an ambassador, our Food Bank Ambassador’s training will answer all of your questions. This training is taking place on Thursday, April 25 from 9:00am to 10:30am at the Food Bank Conference Room in Fairfield. Please note that there are two training sessions being held; the other one is on Tuesday, April 30 in Concord from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
Download a flyer to share with your friends.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 23 to Patty McDowell at pmcdowell@foodbankccs.org or (925) 676-7543 extension 243.
April 22, 2013 Earth Day Food Drive
Donate and celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd! What better way to celebrate Mother Earth than to donate a bag of food at one of our year-round barrels or host your own food drive in a community effort to support each other. For a collection barrel near you, visit www.foodbankccs.org/ongoingdrives.
April 21, 2013 CROP Hunger Walk
Fight hunger and poverty around the corner and around the world.
Communities from Sonoma to the South Bay will come together this spring to fight hunger at home and around the world when they participate in the Bay Area Hunger Walk.
Held annually, the purpose of the Walk is not only to raise money to fight hunger, but raise awareness about the many people around the world who must daily walk to secure basic necessities such as food and water.
On April 21st caring people from across the Bay area will show the world that fighting hunger is more than a catch phrase – it’s a call to act, a call to Walk!
Registration will take place behind the Ferry Building at 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, on Sunday, April 21st at 1:30 pm. The Walk begins at 2:00 pm. The route will follow a path along the picturesque Mare Island Shoreline. So, pull out your walking shoes, enjoy a day out of doors and the beauty of the Mare Island waterfront, while joining your community in walking for hunger! For more information or to register, go to – www.bayareahungerwalk.org.
April 1, 2013 Vote to Provide Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Kids – April 1 – 30
Help Us Win $45,000 to Provide Fruits and Veggies to Kids!
The Farm 2 Kids program provides children in low-income areas with 3-5 pounds of fresh produce per week. Sometimes it is the only food they have for dinner.
As part of their Fighting Hunger Together initiative, Walmart is giving out grants for the most innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is in the running to win one of 100 grants, but we need your help to win!
Here’s How it Works
April 1 through April 30, go to www.foodbankccs.org/walmart to vote for our project. You can vote once a day, so please vote as often as you can.
You do not have to “like” Walmart on Facebook to participate, but do need a Facebook account. Contact Rachel if you have more questions, rbraver@foodbankccs.org or 925.677.7011.
Funding for child hunger programs is especially critical considering the need that exists. Here in Contra Costa and Solano counties, 1 in 6 children struggle with hunger. The Walmart grant would go a long way to helping ensure that all children have access to the food they need to thrive.
March 17, 2013 Family Volunteer Day – Concord 3PM
Join us for Family Volunteer Day which showcase the benefits of families working together, introduces children under 11 years old – who cannot normally volunteer to community service – to volunteering, and encourages those who haven’t yet made a commitment to volunteer as a family. Pre-registration is required. Select just one.
The upcoming Family Volunteer Day will be held in three events to fit your schedule. A 2-hour event Fairfield warehouse on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm two 90-minute events at the Concord warehouse on Sunday, March 17th: 1:00pm to 2:30pm and 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Bring the Whole Family!
Bring the family to see how the Food Bank works! To participate, children must be ages 5 and older and must be accompanied by an adult; provide one chaperone per child for children ages 5 – 10 and at least one chaperone for every 2 to 3 children ages 11 and up.
RSVP is Required
Register for Concord 3/17 3:00pm – 4:30pm.
Or choose a different event time:
Register for Concord 3/17 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
Register for Fairfield 3/16 1:00pm – 3:00pm here, or contact Lauren Strouse at lstrouse@foodbankccs.org or call (707) 421-9777 extension 235.
Or contact Sharon Zeppegno at volunteerhelpdesk@foodbankccs.org or call (925) 676-7543 extension 209.
March 17, 2013 Family Volunteer Day – Concord 1PM
Join us for Family Volunteer Day which showcase the benefits of families working together, introduces children under 11 years old – who cannot normally volunteer to community service – to volunteering, and encourages those who haven’t yet made a commitment to volunteer as a family. Pre-registration is required. Select just one.
The upcoming Family Volunteer Day will be held in three events to fit your schedule. A 2-hour event Fairfield warehouse on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm two 90-minute events at the Concord warehouse on Sunday, March 17th: 1:00pm to 2:30pm and 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Bring the Whole Family!
Bring the family to see how the Food Bank works! To participate, children must be ages 5 and older and must be accompanied by an adult; provide one chaperone per child for children ages 5 – 10 and at least one chaperone for every 2 to 3 children ages 11 and up.
RSVP is Required
Register for Concord 3/17 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
Or choose a different event time:
Register for Concord 3/17 3:00pm – 4:30pm.
Register for Fairfield 3/16 1:00pm – 3:00pm here, or contact Lauren Strouse at lstrouse@foodbankccs.org or call (707) 421-9777 extension 235.
Or contact Sharon Zeppegno at volunteerhelpdesk@foodbankccs.org or call (925) 676-7543 extension 209.
March 16, 2013 Family Volunteer Day – Fairfield 1PM
Join us for Family Volunteer Day which showcase the benefits of families working together, introduces children under 11 years old – who cannot normally volunteer to community service – to volunteering, and encourages those who haven’t yet made a commitment to volunteer as a family. Pre-registration is required. Select just one.
The upcoming Family Volunteer Day will be held in three events to fit your schedule. A 2-hour event Fairfield warehouse on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm two 90-minute events at the Concord warehouse on Sunday, March 17th: 1:00pm to 2:30pm and 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Bring the Whole Family!
Bring the family to see how the Food Bank works! To participate, children must be ages 5 and older and must be accompanied by an adult; provide one chaperone per child for children ages 5 – 10 and at least one chaperone for every 2 to 3 children ages 11 and up.
RSVP is Required
Register for Fairfield 3/16 1:00pm – 3:00pm here, or contact Lauren Strouse at lstrouse@foodbankccs.org or call (707) 421-9777 extension 235.
Or choose a different event time:
Register for Concord 3/17 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
Register for Concord 3/17 3:00pm – 4:30pm.
You can also contact Sharon Zeppegno at volunteerhelpdesk@foodbankccs.org or call (925) 676-7543 extension 209.
March 10, 2013 Empty Bowls 2013 – Fairfield
Join the Food Bank on Sunday, March 10, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for Empty Bowls presented by Chevron and enjoy a simple meal served in a handcrafted bowl at our warehouse in Fairfield*. Learn about how the Food Bank and our partner agencies are working to end hunger in our community and how you can get involved.
The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under the age of nine. Empty Bowls will feature a variety of soups, beverages and dessert, raffle and door prizes and speakers who are passionate about ending hunger in our community.
RSVP here using our online registration form.
*This event registration is for our Fairfield location. We are also having the event at our Concord warehouse on Saturday, 3/9, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
March 9, 2013 Empty Bowls 2013 – Concord
Join the Food Bank on Saturday, March 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for Empty Bowls presented by Chevron and enjoy a simple meal served in a handcrafted bowl at our warehouse in Concord*. Learn about how the Food Bank and our partner agencies are working to end hunger in our community and how you can get involved.
The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under the age of nine. Empty Bowls will feature a variety of soups, beverages and dessert, raffle and door prizes and speakers who are passionate about ending hunger in our community.
Register here using our online registration form.
*This event registration is for our Concord location. We are also having the event at our Fairfield warehouse on Sunday, March 10, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
March 1, 2013 Grandparents & Kids Food Drive (March 1-31)
Would your children like to help us collect food for grandparents and other children in our community? This is our 1st Grandparent & Kids Food Drive. The holidays are over and as the food drive food starts to dwindle, we need to make sure we have plenty of food for our community children and grandparents. Who understands kids and grandparents better than children? You are welcome to start the food drive anytime between now and then finish by 4/1 so we can get the food out in April when supplies start to be really low. You can have a neighborhood food drive or a drive at your child’s school, scout troop or sport club. We will provide the supplies, you provide the helpers/supporters. For more information contact Joan at 925-676-7543, extension 208 or jtomasini@foodbankccs.org.
March 1, 2013 Curves Food Drive (March 1-31)
Every year, Curves conducts a nationwide food drive during the month of March. We say “if you would like to drop a few pounds, we would like to have a few more pounds in our barrels”. Members are asked to bring in bags of non-perishable food to help others in need in the community. Membership fees are waived for new members who bring in a bag of food. Contact your local Curves, www.curves.com, to find out the details.
February 24, 2013 Contra Costa Camp Fair
If you are interested in finding out about camps, preschools, daycare and sports activities for spring break and this summer you can get all the answers in one place! Visit Contra Costa Camp Fair 2013.
Get a free raffle ticket for each nonperishable food item you bring to the fair and you could win a camper sponsorship!
February 16, 2013 Family Volunteer Day – Fairfield 1PM
February 16, 2013 Family Volunteer Day – Fairfield 1PM
February 3, 2013 Souper Bowl of Caring
Now in its 23rd year, the Souper Bowl of Caring is an annual nationwide fundraising effort lead by congregations, schools and service clubs across the country to raise money and food to help provide food for those in need. During the week before the Super Bowl football game and on game day, dollars and canned goods are collected and donated through various Souper Bowl of Caring events.
Nationwide, over $80 million was raised since the Souper Bowl of Caring started! This unique youth-led movement of caring is an ideal and easy way to fight hunger in your local community. It’s simple enough to be done with limited resources and can be adapted to meet the needs of your organization. Examples:
- Collect $1 or more from the members of your organization or group during your weekend services or next meeting.
- Incorporate soup bowls or pots to remind people that even a bowl of soup is often hard to get for those in need
- Send donations to your local food bank
- Collect canned goods for your local food bank
Get involved in this simple, yet powerful movement of caring. Contact Reneé: 925-771-1310 or rbaptiste@foodbankccs.org.
January 19, 2013 Vallejo Color Vibe 5K Run
Attention runners and Food Bank supporters! Get ready for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle as you get color blasted at each station throughout this awesome 5K run.
Blast Alert! Type in FOODBANK next to ‘charity code’ on the registration form and the Food Bank will get a portion of the proceeds. So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event and run for a good cause!
The event starts at 9:00 AM on January 19, 2013 at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo so you better get warmed up and ready!
For more information and to register: http://www.thecolorvibe.com/vallejo.php
January 1, 2013 Fentons Creamery Fundraiser – Myrtle’s Monthly Creation (January 1 to 31)
The Candyland Sundae: Butterfinger, Heath Bar, Rice Krispie Treats, Oh My! Myrtle’s Creation for January is the Candyland Sundae and it benefits the Food Banks that serve our Community!
What’s in it?! Housemade Butterfinger and Heath Bar ice creams with a Rice Krispie treat nestled in the middle and topped with our famous fudge and caramel sauces, whipped cream and Heath and Butterfinger candy pieces. Wow!
In Oakland at 4226 Piedmont Ave, 25% of funds raised via the Sundae benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank and in Vacaville at the Nut Tree shop, the Sundae supports the work of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano!
Come in to enjoy the Sundae and bring along an item to donate to the Food Bank. Here are the non-perishable products that top the Food Bank Wish List:
Peanut Butter
Hearty Soups
Dried or Canned Beans
Canned Chicken & Tuna
Canned Fruit in Juice
100% Fruit Juice
Canned Vegetables
Canned Tomato Products
Enriched Rice or Pasta
Iron Rich Cereal
Whole Grain Cereal
January 1, 2013 California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser (Now until January 31)
Start the New Year by treating yourself to dessert at California Pizza Kitchen in Walnut Creek, During the month of January, CPK is donating 20% of all dessert sales to support the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Supporting a good cause just got sweeter. California Pizza Kitchen is located at Walnut Creek, 1120 Broadway Plaza. Dine in, take out or order online at www.cpk.com.
December 31, 2012 Eat Tri-Valley Restaurant Month (Now through January 31)
Amber Bistro (view menu) and Incontro Ristorante (view menu) in Danville have extended their special menus through the month of January. Every time the menu is ordered, $2 is donated to the Food Bank. The month-long event in the Tri-Valley region, formerly Restaurant Week, is a part of the larger California Restaurant Month initiative—featuring 30 destinations statewide—produced by Visit California and designed to drive post-holiday travel to the Golden State. In addition, it raises awareness and funds for local, food-based charities in the Tri-Valley. At the end of the month, the tourism board will donate up to $2,500 in matching funds, based upon reported contributions, and deliver all contributions to the respective charities. Danville and San Ramon’s beneficiary is the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
To learn more about which restaurants are taking part, visit www.eattrivalley.com.
December 15, 2012 Freebirds World Burrito Pre-Grand Opening
Freebirds World Burrito is having a Pre-Grand Opening sneak peak of their muy bueno menu at their new location at 1512 Geary Rd. in Walnut Creek, and donating to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano at the same time! Freebirds will open their doors on Saturday, December 15 to 250 people between 5 pm and 7 pm and offer food and drinks for a $5.00 donation, all of which goes directly to the Food Bank to support our fight against hunger this holiday season! Gracias Freebirds!
December 13, 2012 ManorCare Casino Royale
ManorCare invites you to our annual Open House Casino Royale (5-7:30pm)—an opportunity for our partners in healthcare and community organizations to enjoy the holidays together. ManorCare has hosted a Silent Auction for several years to benefit the Food Bank; all proceeds from the Casino Night are also donated. We are hoping for a stellar turnout this year and unprecedented donations for the Food Bank! RSVP today to 975.5000!
December 13, 2012 Oakland A's – Autographs for Food or Funds
A’s Ryan Cook and Sean Doolittle, two of Major League Baseball’s top young relievers and rising stars for the Oakland Athletics, will be making an off-season appearance this week at a Feeding America food and fund collection as part of the team’s ongoing outreach efforts in the Bay Area.
Cook, who appeared in the 2012 All-Star Game as a rookie, and Doolittle, one of baseball’s feel-good stories who rose from Single-A to the majors as a converted first baseman in the matter of two months last season, will appear at the downtown Walnut Creek branch of Bank of America (1330 North Main St.) for a holiday food and fund collection benefiting Feeding America Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5-6 p.m.
The first 150 people who make a minimum donation of five non-perishable food items, or $5 cash, will receive an autographed photo from both players.
December 12, 2012 ABC7 Share Your Holiday
There is no other way to put it, hunger just hurts more during the holidays. For many in the Bay Area, this time of year shines a spotlight on just how much food insecurity affects their lives. That’s why ABC7 and Bay Area food banks are working together to collect much needed monetary donations this holiday season. Everyone can take part on Wednesday, December 12 with ABC7‘s ‘7 Ways to Give’ for a holiday gift that really makes a difference!
DROP IT OFF! Drop off a monetary donation or non-perishable food items to the live Broadcast at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek on December 12 and meet members of the ABC7 News Team! They will be on location starting at 5:30 am!
TEXT IT! Donate $10 by texting FEED to 80077 to benefit all Bay Area food banks
PHONE IT! Call 877-525-3775 to make your donation over the phone.
CLICK IT! Donate online to the Food Bank with a credit card.
MAIL IT! Make your checks out to: FOOD BANK
Send it to:
ABC7 FOOD DRIVE
900 Front Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
VOLUNTEER! Schedule a time to volunteer at your local food bank. Volunteers are needed throughout the year!
LIKE IT! Find us on Facebook and “Like” our page to stay updated on how you can get involved! For every Like we get through December 31st, the Community Safety Foundation, funded by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah will donate $5.00, up to $5000.00! Spread the word and share! www.fb.com/foodbankccs
December 8, 2012 DMW Presents: Nightmare Before X-Mas
You can help Devil Mountain Wrestling and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano on Saturday, December 8th. Devil Mountain Wrestling (DMW) is a Northern California based pro wrestling promotion dedicated to bringing its fans the most exciting wrestling action, while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere.
DMW is hosting a food drive in conjunction with their matches to help feed our neighbors in need. The matches will be taking place at 7:00pm; doors open at 6:45pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, but if you bring 2 cans of food (per person), you get a $7.00 ticket. Regular adult admission will be $10 and kids 12 and under are only $5!
For December only we will have a holiday sale on our awesome tshirts. Children’s large t-shirts will be $10! Adult sizes, small-xxl will be only $15.
Visit their Facebook Page to learn more about DMW and the matches.
December 5, 2012 California Academy of Performing Arts "The Nutcracker" (December 5 – 9)
The California Academy of Performing Arts is dancing to help the county! In conjunction with our annual performances of the annual holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” we are collecting donations to help those in need this winter. Throughout our weekend of performances, we will be raising money and taking food donations for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. If you are interested in attending a performance, tickets are available at http://www.showtix4u.com. Performances are Wednesday, December 5th through Sunday, December 9th. (This event is almost sold out! A few seats are left for performances on Wednesday and Thursday.) If you would like to make a donation or have any questions, please contact capa@capadance.net.
December 1, 2012 The Ready or Not Improv – Noel Problema
will be performing a unique blend of games, short scenes and longer narratives. While most start with a suggestion and have a framework, the content of every piece is made up on the spot. Some comedy, some drama, all entertaining, what you see has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Ready or Not Improv presents: “Noel Problema”, December 1st at 8:15 PM, Lesher Center for the Arts. Come out and have some fun with us and help our friends at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano! Call 943-SHOW or go to: http://www.lesherartscenter.org/ready-or-not-improv-2
November 30, 2012 Umigo Indoor Kart Racing to End Hunger!
This time of year time seems to go by so fast, and at Umigo Indoor Kart Racing it is a race, a Race to End Hunger! Join Umigo for an evening of holiday fun benefitting the Food Bank, on Friday, Nov. 30th from 7:30 pm-11:30 pm. Your ticket includes Open Racing, dinner provided by Soleil Wood Fired Pizza, exclusive raffle items and donation/purchase opportunities! Tickets to this event are $60 per racer/$30 per non racer. Purchase tickets by calling Umigo at 925-373-7223 or on line at www.umigoracing.com.
November 19, 2012 Counties Care Holiday Food Fight (Now until December 31)
Contra Costa County and Solano County employees compete to see who can raise the most money for the Food Bank. Each year, the county bringing in the highest dollar amount per employee wins possession of the coveted “Big Apple” trophy. This year, employees hope to top the million dollar mark! Read more about the Food Fight.
If you would like to donate in honor of your favorite county, visit the Donate page of the Food Bank website and select ”Friend of CC County” or “Friend of Solano County“.
County employees can visit the Donate page of the Food Bank website and select “CC County Employee” or “Solano County Employee” from the drop down list.
November 15, 2012 Likes = $5 (Now until January 1, 2013)
Find the Food Bank on Facebook (www.fb.com/foodbankccs) and “LIKE” our page to stay updated on how you can get involved! For every new fan we get through December 31st, the Community Safety Foundation, funded by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah will donate $5.00, up to $5000.00! Please share and help us spread the word!
November 14, 2012 Safeway Help Us End Hunger Holiday Food Drive (Now until December 25)
During this event, Safeway will offer the opportunity to purchase a $10 pre-packed bag of groceries, which will be donated to your local food bank. You pay for the pre-packaged bag of groceries and place the bag in one of our in-store barrels, and the Food Bank pick up the food each week. This is a quick, easy, inexpensive way to donate. On November 17, Kiwanis volunteers will be out in force at most Safeway stores in the Bay Area encouraging you to donate. Watch NBC Bay Area all day on the 17th for food drive coverage. You will also have a chance to meet your favorite NBC Bay Area personalities while they are volunteering at various Safeway stores. Help us in the battle against hunger, shop Safeway during the holidays and buy a bag of groceries for your local Food Bank. Tell your friends!
November 12, 2012 Whole Foods – Food for Bay Area Families (Now until January 1, 2013)
CBS5 is partnering with Whole Foods Market again this year for their holiday food drive. Now until first week of January, donate nonperishable items in the Food Bank donation barrels while shopping at Whole Foods Market in Walnut Creek, San Ramon and Lafayette to help the Food Bank provide food for families in need this holiday season. Customers will have the option to buy a $5 Breakfast, $10 Lunch or Dinner, or $25 Full Day Meal for donation at the register. (Meals typically feed a family of four.) Customers may also round out an order and donate any dollar amount.
November 12, 2012 Bank of America Give a Meal campaign – up to $1.5 million match (Now until January 7)
Thanks to Bank of America, donors can triple their giving power through the Give a Meal campaign. For every $1 donated via www.bankofamerica.com/give or www.feedingamerica.org/giveameal, November 12, 2012 – January 7, 2013, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will contribute an additional $2, up to a total match of $1,500,000 for Feeding America food banks. Additionally, you can also choose to direct your contribution to “your local food bank” or Feeding America.
November 1, 2012 Waypoint Homes Move Match (November & December)
Waypoint Homes Pledges $25 Donation to Local Food Banks for each Move In in November & December, plus an Employee Match
Waypoint Homes, a pioneer in the REO to rental industry, today announced a promotion to benefit local food banks in areas where the company has a footprint. For each “move in” to a Waypoint home during November and December, the company will donate $25 to a local food bank. The company will also match employee gifts up to $25 per employee during these months.
November 1, 2012 Papa Murphy Holiday Food Drive (Now until December 24)
From November 1-December 24 at participating locations with a donation of 3 nonperishable canned food items, customers will receive a pound of chocolate chip cookie dough with the purchase of any Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza. Here are the 14 participating locations in Contra Costa and Solano County:
Contra Costa County:
- Alamo (3000 Danville Blvd., Suite D)
- Antioch (3345 Deer Valley Road)
- Brentwood (1145 2nd Street)
- Clayton (5433 Clayton Road, Suite H)
- Concord (2705 Clayton Road)
- Martinez (1155 Arnold Drive, Suite B)
- Pinole (1502A Fitzgerald Drive)
- Pittsburg (1315 Buchanan Drive)
- San Ramon (21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite C6)
- Walnut Creek (1577A Palos Verdes Mall)
- Walnut Creek (2991 Ygnacio Valley Blvd.)
Solano County:
- Fairfield (2350 North Texas Street)
- Vacaville (3071 Alamo Drive)
- Vallejo (746 Admiral Callaghan Lane)
October 31, 2012 Food for Bay Area Families (Now until January 1, 2013)
CBS5 is partnering with Whole Foods Market again this year for their holiday food drive. Now until first week of January, donate nonperishable items in the Food Bank donation barrels while shopping at Whole Foods Market in Walnut Creek, San Ramon and Lafayette to help the Food Bank provide food for families in need this holiday season. With the Grab & Give Program, you have the opportunity to purchase a $5 breakfast, $10 lunch or dinner, or a $25 full day meal for donation for a family of four. This can easily be done by picking up meal tickets at the store’s merchandising display or right at the checkout stand.
September 15, 2012 Concord Disposal Customers – Go Paperless! (Now until November 30)
Help the Food Bank feed families by signing up for E-Notifications through Concord Disposal Service. As a way of saying thanks to all our customers Concord Disposal, Pittsburg Disposal, Oakley Disposal, Discovery Bay Disposal, Brentwood Disposal & Rio Vista Sanitation Service want to give back to the environment and our local community by focusing on going paperless. September 15th – November 30th, they will donate $2 to the Food Bank for every customer that signs up for E-Notifications. Help serve your local community this holiday season by going paperless.
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