Frontline Q&A – Program Updates from Staff

As our COVID-19 response continues, we took a few moments to check in with staff members who manage and coordinate some of our various food programs. They interact with our neighbors of our community who need our services and witness firsthand the impact your generosity makes. Read interviews from some

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Frontline Q&A – Produce Programs

Nick Clark – Community Produce Program Administrator What are clients saying? People are sincerely grateful for the produce they get through the Community Produce Program. We have seen more need, and we are working hard to meet it. There is so much gratitude; I hear “thank you” a hundred times

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Frontline Q&A – Senior Programs

Matt Harray – Direct Service Program Manager How do we help seniors? Senior Food Program distributions take place twice a month and are held at churches, senior centers and senior housing facilities. Seniors are able to get two bags of groceries which typically consist of items such as bread, pasta,

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Frontline Q&A – Child Programs

Anna Gorman – Child Programs and Extra Helpings Administrator How do we nourish kids? We’re continuing to partner with school districts in Contra Costa and Solano counties through our Farm 2 Kids program. Thankfully, all local school districts are stepping up and holding free lunch distributions for students during the

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“This food really helps.”

There are a million different reasons why people are turning to the Food Bank right now… “My husband just had an operation, so we do not have an income right now. I am his full-time caregiver and we are really grateful for the food.” “This is my first time at

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Update on our COVID-19 response

Dear Food Bank Family, We understand it’s more important than ever to stay connected in these uncertain times. The number one thing we want people to know is that as an essential service, we are working hard to continue giving out food through our regular programs. Our generous community is

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Behind the Scenes of our COVID-19 Response

In the past two weeks, we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an inside look at what it’s like

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Behind the Scenes – Programs

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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Behind the Scenes – Operations

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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Behind the Scenes – Development

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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COVID-19 Behind the Scenes – President and CEO

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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COVID-19 Behind the Scenes: Communications

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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