A photo collage of volunteers, Food Bank advocates and our farm partners.

10 impactful stories you made possible in 2023

Happy new year! Although 2023 was a year of changes and urgent demand, YOU made a tremendous impact on the community all year long! We’ve rounded up 10 stories from our blog that show the challenges you rose to and the key moments of support that you helped make possible.

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A Food Bank volunteer in our warehouse.

Want a healthier, happier 2024? Volunteer!

Happy new year! Does your list of resolutions include finding ways to be healthier and happier in 2024? Look no further! Volunteering at the Food Bank can benefit your health – and change the lives of our neighbors. The health benefits of volunteering have been well-documented and findings are all

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QUIZ: Your 2023 hunger-fighting impact

Happy new year! We’ve been reflecting on all of the ways you helped us in 2023 – and the incredible impact you’ve made on your community.  In fact, we’re wondering if you realize just how much you made possible last year… so we made this quiz to test your knowledge.

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Two women volunteer with the Food Bank.

5 ways to make it a kinder summer

School’s out and the relaxing, sunny days of summer are here. But hunger doesn’t end when vacation begins. In fact, the summer months are typically a time of increased need for families with kids, as the breakfast and lunch many children rely on at school are no longer readily available,

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10 Resolutions for a Nourishing New Year

This year, instead of making a list of daunting new year’s resolutions, how about pursuing nourishing resolutions – simple, attainable goals that promote generosity and the joy of giving back to our community? They will make a big impact on our neighbors in need.  Here are 10 suggestions that will

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Hunger action heroes assemble!

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to come together and take a stand against hunger.  In Contra Costa and Solano counties, we serve over 270,000 neighbors in need. That’s 1 out of 6 community members! With food inflation hitting many who can least afford it, this year it’s critically

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Jill Steele

Jill Steele Appointed Food Bank Board Chair

Our mission is driven by so many hunger fighters – our staff, our partners, our supporters and donors, our legislative advocates, and, of course, our Board of Directors. This is why we’re so excited to announce that Jill Steele is our incoming Board Chair. Prior to being appointed Board Chair,

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It’s wildfire season, and we’re on standby

Helping neighbors through disaster

Inflation is currently fueling a rise in food insecurity, but for some unknowing neighbors, their challenge to access and afford food will start—or be exacerbated by—a wildfire or earthquake. As Feeding America’s West Coast hub for disaster response, we are doing everything we can to be there for survivors when

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Cowboy Caviar Recipe

You know summer is coming when the Food Bank is offering ears of corn at Community Produce Program Plus sites! As incredible tasting fresh corn is on its own, it also can be used to make “Cowboy Caviar.” The simple, flexible and nutritious recipe from Budget Bytes can be the

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