Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Food Bank Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano delivers its mission of fighting hunger each and every day. Bringing that mission to life requires being responsive to the needs of our community and setting new goals to mark our progress and impact. Recently, the Food Bank partnered with its Board

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Charity Navigator 4 star and Candid Platinum Transparency

Transparency matters

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano takes pride in being good stewards of our community’s generosity; your trust is exceptionally important to us. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that the Food Bank recently received another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency

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Food Bank goes to D.C. (virtually)!

Every March Feeding America (FA) and the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) host the annual National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference (AHPC). This year’s three-day virtual event allowed anti-hunger and nutrition advocates, food banks and elected officials across the country to gather and focus on the goal of ending hunger. The

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Get the Facts About Public Charge (English/Español)

WHAT is Public Charge and why is it a hot topic right now? Public Charge has been an aspect of US Immigration Law for over 100 years and is part of what allows immigration officials to determine who is granted visas, green cards, and citizenship. An announced change to Public

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No Immigration Action at Food Banks during Harvey

Food assistance needed without fear As part of the response plan for Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a joint press release encouraging community members to seek emergency assistance without the fear of immigration action. The statement clarified

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