Ever wonder who helps pull all of those orders for the Food Bank’s agency partners at our warehouse? Meet Jim Alvarado, a warehouse associate at our Concord location. How long have you worked for the food bank? Nine years. What made you want to work at the Food Bank? I

We’re so excited to introduce you to our new Director of Programs! Chelo Gonzalez has a decade of hunger-fighting experience under her belt, and she’s seen the Food Bank from many different angles. In fact, she was originally one of our agency partners – providing food to our community through

“Your loved one is here,” a volunteer says, and Donisha Patterson springs into action. Each week the Amador Street Hope Center distributes food to more than 100 households in Vallejo. Most neighbors take home pre-packed bags, but for those with special health and dietary needs – like the older man

Did you have your CalFresh benefits stolen electronically between October 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023? You may be able to have your stolen benefits replaced – but you must submit a claim by Feb 29, 2024. CalFresh (known as SNAP in other states, formerly called food stamps) is a

Have you heard of Giving Tuesday – the global day of charitable giving that takes place just five days after Thanksgiving? Coming just after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a chance to celebrate the joy that comes with giving from the heart – instead of at the

Food is such an important part of how we celebrate this holiday season – but for 465,000 neighbors in Contra Costa and Solano who face hunger each month, food means even more. As you get ready to enjoy a day of good meals and good company, we’ve compiled five easy

Mary Ann Buggs knows how stressful hunger can be – even when it’s not the holiday season. Before she became the administrative director at Faith Food Fridays food pantry in Vallejo, she faced food insecurity as a single mom. “It weighs on your mind all day long: How am I

Fresh fruits and vegetables are some of the most beloved items we distribute every week – and this year, we’ve been able to partner with local farmers to get even more great produce onto our neighbors’ tables. We’ve been working with five small farms, many of them led by women

With neighbors guiding shopping carts around tables filled with fruits, vegetables, bread and other pantry goods, food distributions at The Bay Church don’t look all that different from a visit to a farmers’ market or the local store – and that’s the whole point.  “They get a cart and grocery

Your generosity extends to every corner of Contra Costa and Solano Counties to nourish families, seniors, children and individuals in need. Here is where you make an impact in our community… Partner Agencies The backbone of our community is the 260+ food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, school programs, and

Have you ever misplaced a container of leftovers at the back of your refrigerator? Or accidentally purchased an ingredient from the grocery store that you already had enough of at home? If so, you’ve had a little taste of the challenges our operations team at the Food Bank deals with