Volunteering at the Food Bank not only makes a positive difference for over 79,000 households facing hunger in our community – for many of our dedicated Food Bank volunteers it also leads to firm friendships. As we celebrate the month of love, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories of
Do you know what hunger looks like in Contra Costa and Solano Counties? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn how supporters like you help our community stay nourished. Q: How many pounds of food were distributed last year? ANSWER: Over 39 million pounds of food That’s
When CalFresh benefits (nationally known as SNAP) lapsed during the federal government shutdown, community members like you sprang into action. You ensured the Food Bank could respond to the challenge of the moment and keep our community fed. Our 245 hunger-fighting nonprofit partners also felt your generosity – the food
Our transportation team makes sure that food reaches every corner of Contra Costa and Solano Counties, and the neighbors who need it. We asked drivers Jason, Glen, James, Agustin and Transportation Supervisor Gee to share what keeps them trucking, including their road snacks of choice. What’s your favorite part about
Veronica Mazariegos-Anastassiou doesn’t get a lot of opportunities to grow collard greens. Though the growing conditions on the 40-acre farm she co-owns are ideal for collards, the demand for the vegetable typically isn’t there. But thanks to your support, collards and other culturally-inclusive vegetables have made their way onto her
Todd has been visiting our partners at the St. Bonaventure’s food pantry in Concord while he waits for a surgery that will allow him to return to his full-time job. With 8- and 10-year-old nephews at home, he says the weekly groceries you help provide ensure the kids can always
Updated Sept 2, 2025 En español This summer, Congress passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which will make big cuts and changes to CalFresh (nationally known as SNAP, formerly food stamps) over the next few years. With so much going on, we want you to know what’s
Did you know that when disaster strikes, the Food Bank is a trusted “second” responder? After first responders stabilize the threat, we provide essentials like water and food to help stabilize the community. It’s a role our Food Bank has been called on to play many times in our 50-year
Summer should be a time of rest and relaxation. But for families facing hunger, the loss of school breakfasts and lunches can be a serious nutrition gap. That’s why the Food Bank partners with schools like Dixon High School, whose student food pantry stays open all summer long. Thanks to
With the signing of the budget reconciliation bill last week, the U.S. government has passed once in a generation cuts to CalFresh/SNAP and Medicaid. This decision is heartbreaking, and deeply concerning for the communities we serve. These programs are lifelines for families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities in our
Last updated July 7, 2025 You may have heard on the news that government funding cuts are impacting the Food Bank – and more cuts to social safety net programs could be on the way. But with so many program names and acronyms involved, it can be tough to get
Updated June 20, 2025 At the Food Bank, we’re committed to being here for our neighbors no matter what. We believe that food is a human right and no one should go hungry. We recognize that you may have concerns or be unsure about receiving much-needed services and sharing personal