“They’re not just here to give you food. They’re here to help you with your lives.” -Darrell Meet Darrell, a single dad who’s creating a better future for his daughters with the help of the Food Bank, and Oscar, a volunteer who’s helping ensure your support reaches those who need
The Food Bank’s 2026 Legislative Agenda is our roadmap for using our voices to support policies and programs that make it easier for everyone to access food. As cuts to CalFresh/SNAP from last summer’s H.R. 1 budget bill take effect,. we’re doing all we can to support our neighbors at
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
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
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
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
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
This easy and tasty zucchini recipe comes to us from Susan, a hunger fighter in El Cerrito. Susan shares: “The Zucchini Bake can be a main course by itself or an accompaniment to baked chicken or fish. If used as a main course, serve it with a lovely green salad filled
May is CalFresh Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating with a quiz! Answer the questions below to see if you know all the ways CalFresh (SNAP nationally) makes a difference for 5 million Californians facing hunger – including 100,000 neighbors in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Then test your knowledge against
If you volunteer at one of our warehouses, you’re certain to meet one of our Food Sorting Coordinators: Isabelle, Claudia, Jose, Leonard, Fernando, or Melvin. What do Food Sort Coordinators do at the Food Bank? Together, this team keeps our volunteer centers in Concord and Fairfield clean, organized, and running
It’s CalFresh Awareness Month, and there are so many reasons to celebrate the nation’s largest and most important hunger-fighting program. But right now CalFresh (SNAP nationally, formerly food stamps) is facing steep budget cuts that could leave our neighbors struggling to put food on their tables! There are so many
Rich in vitamins C and K, roasted cauliflower is a quick and tasty side dish that’s good for you too. And with this recipe from Food Bank volunteer Edith, you can easily adapt it to accompany all kinds of main dishes. Whether you opt for Edith’s Mexican, Middle Eastern or