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96 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to food programs, and 1 in 4 people receiving emergency food are children.
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The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano distributes food directly to people in need through several programs. Find programs and resources in your area.
Liz was struggling to make ends meet for her family after a difficult divorce drained her savings and an injury prevented her from working.
At Christmas time, despair turned to hope when she learned of a Holiday Food Basket distribution at a Food Bank Partner agency.
Your support allows us to continue providing food for daily needs as well as 30,000 extra bags of food for local households that need a little help to make a special holiday meal.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano has earned a four-star rating for the 8th consecutive year, as rated by Charity Navigator, for exceeding industry standards of transparency and spending. This honor is only awarded to 2% of charities nationwide.
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