Understandably, many questions are coming in and we’re doing our best during this evolving situation to keep everyone informed about how they can best support the Food Bank and our neighbors. Here are the answers to some recent frequently asked questions. Volunteering I heard the National Guard is helping food
Everyone has a story. Understanding someone’s story builds compassion. That compassion can lead to positive change. And THAT is why we host an incredible program called The Speaker Series. Be it a novel or a short chapter, people who know firsthand the realities of not having enough food to eat
It’s been one year since California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire ignited in Butte County. The unprecedented loss goes well beyond the lives and structures that perished. The survivors lost their sense of security, their sense of normalcy, their independence, and their past. We get first-hand accounts not only from
We have 1.4 million reasons why it’s important to work together if we are to achieve our common goals. The official numbers are in and the total pounds of food we rescued increased from 3 million to 4.4 million in just one year! What does “rescuing” food involve? In short,
We are excited to announce the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is upgrading the check-in process for volunteers. We are transitioning from pen and paper to a more efficient electronic check-in. We will roll out the kiosks over the next several months. Our loyal volunteers, Lois and Charlie
As a valued supporter of our work, I wanted to let you know I am preparing to retire from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. When I accepted the job as a truck driver – fresh out of college – for the newly-formed Food Bank in 1976, I
Since 2017, the Food Bank has been partnering with local colleges to make sure students can worry more about exams than when they will eat again. “I am able to get healthy food for me and my daughter while on campus which has really helped.” -College Pantry Participant Although many
Hunger is isolating for anyone, but especially to young people trying to figure out the world around them. For kids living with hunger, going back to school can mean going back to shame and embarrassment. Many students have to skip breakfast and/or don’t have enough food in their cupboards to
In a follow up to our blog post dated July 11th, 2019, we had the opportunity to learn more about a local school district serving free meals through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). We had an opportunity to talk with Kristin Nisen from Brentwood Unified School District. We wanted
We know behind every hungry child, there is a hungry family. Through our partnership with local qualifying school districts, kids receiving free lunches or breakfasts through the national Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) also get to take a bag of fresh produce to share with their family. The SFSP is
Donations slow down considerably this time of year, which is why the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive, is vital for the Food Bank and for the people it serves. The concept behind the annual event is actually quite simple. On the Saturday before every Mother’s
You can’t learn when you are hungry, which is why we have programs that specifically focus on providing food for school-aged children. But what about the people seeking higher education? Almost half of local college students struggle to afford food due to the increasing costs of housing, tuition, and books.
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