Careers
We strive to create a workplace and organization that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We believe food is a human right, and together, we work innovatively to serve our community effectively.
Mission-driven
People
Whether our employees work in operations, administration, or programs, our Hunger Fighters are deeply committed to ending hunger in our communities. It is an honor to work with others who share a strong vision and mission and are committed to putting our neighbors and agency partners first.
Workplace Wellness
The Food Bank cares for our Hunger Fighters with the same passion they give to the community – by treating them as people, not workers. Whether through our employer-paid benefits and perks or our focus on employee wellness activities, we want our Hunger Fighters to feel valued and bring their whole selves each and every day.
Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion
DEI is valued as the lens through which we view our day-to-day operations. We are committed to continuously fostering a culture of inclusion among our employees and community that promotes diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and equitable access and opportunities essential to achieving our mission of leading the fight to end hunger.
A Culture of care
Health and Wellness
Benefits
- Fully-covered medical, dental, and vision plans for employee AND family.
- Paid time off starts at: 13 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 holidays plus one floating holiday.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flex spending and commuter accounts.
- Employer-paid life insurance + buy-up options for increased coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access to free counseling.
Other Benefits
and Perks
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match after three months of service — fully vested at two years.
- Free on-site notary services.
- Fun and educational staff events.
- Employee recognition and referral programs.
- Discounts on travel, electronics, food, and more.
- Free wellness-focused classes.
- Financial health workshops.
Professional
Development
- Internal growth opportunities (internal promotions prioritized).
- Access to Feeding America’s comprehensive training opportunities (local, state, and national).
- Online and live training platform with thousands of offerings.
- Employee-run committees, including Equity Allies (DEI-focused social and educational activities), Safety Committee, and Employee Engagement Committee (staff fun and recognition).
Career Opportunities
The Program Coordinator – Child Programs and EH, coordinates the Farm 2 Kids Program, Kids Nutrition on Weekends Program, and School Pantry Program by working closely with school districts in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Through the Farm 2 Kids Program, the Food Bank provides fresh fruits and vegetables to children whose families cannot afford to keep food on the table. As produce is perishable and expensive, many families have trouble feeding their kids the nutrients that are essential for developing children. Every week, Farm 2 Kids provides 3-5 pounds of fresh produce to students participating in after school programs in Contra Costa and Solano counties. The Kids Nutrition on Weekends Program helps fill this gap by providing nutritious, easy to prepare, tasty food for students while they are away from school for the weekend. The School Pantry program is an on-site pantry located at middle and high schools throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties. Students are provided with bags of shelf-stable goods, produce and bread on an as-needed basis. Over 50% of the students in these schools receive free or reduced cost school lunches, meaning at least half of the households in the school are considered low-income by the federal government.
Additionally, this position coordinates the Extra Helpings Program, a program for chronically ill individuals in Contra Costa County. Twice a month, the Food Bank provides recipients receiving case management services through Contra Costa County Public Health with nutritious food.
Warehouse Associates are an integral part of the Food Bank’s Operations team. This position performs general warehouse duties that include shipping, receiving, distribution to member agencies, and general facilities and equipment maintenance.
This position is based in our Concord warehouse, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Warehouse Associates are an integral part of the Food Bank’s Operations team. This position operates a high reach stand-up forklift to pick orders, load and unload food products safely into racking systems, and deliver them safely to designated areas throughout the warehouse. This position also performs general warehouse duties that include shipping, receiving, distribution to member agencies, and general facilities and equipment maintenance.
This position is based in our Fairfield warehouse, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.
As a key member of the Operations management team, the Warehouse Manager supervises day-to-day operations, including but not limited to food distribution and inventory management, and leads the staff team at the Food Bank’s warehouse.
This position is based in our Fairfield warehouse.
We are a Fair Chance Employer
At the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, we believe in giving opportunities and the power of potential. As a Fair Chance Employer, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals impacted by the justice system.
We recognize that a person’s past does not define their future. That’s why we consider all qualified applicants, including those with prior convictions, and evaluate each candidate based on their skills, experience, and alignment with our mission.
Our goal is to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all people — regardless of background — have the opportunity to thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be treated with dignity and respect.
If you have any questions about our hiring practices or support for justice-impacted individuals, we welcome the conversation.