Food Bank Blog
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Post fire, this Dixon food pantry is better than ever thanks to you
After a year of hosting her food pantry outside, Monica Sepulveda is happy to be back indoors. In April of 2023, the room at Cornerstone
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Food Bank Advocates selected for Feeding America summit
This June, two of our Community Advocates had the chance to expand their skills and share their lived expertise at Feeding America’s second annual Elevating
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Food and fun support mental health at Caminar
During the week, Dove McKinnon knows her clients at Caminar’s Wellness and Recovery Center in Vallejo are getting at least two warm, nourishing meals a
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Hunger wins in the 2024 California State Budget
Earlier this month, California’s newest State Budget was signed into law – and thanks to our Community Advocacy Partners and supporters like you, we are
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Bryan Espinoza, Food Bank Community Advocate, shares his experience in DC
The Advocacy Team was honored to bring our Community Advocate, Bryan Espinoza, to Capitol Hill this June to attend the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference and
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Food Bank CEO Caitlin Sly answers your questions
We asked our email newsletter subscribers what they wanted to know about our new President and CEO, Caitlin Sly – and they had so many
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Food Bank Legislative Agenda 2024: Speaking up to fight hunger
Every day, we help neighbors get the food they need to feed themselves and their loved ones. But to truly end hunger, we need to
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Five reasons we 💚 CalFresh
May is CalFresh Awareness Month. While you may know that CalFresh benefits help neighbors in need purchase food, there are so many more reasons for
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Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Announces Caitlin Sly as the New President and CEO
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Announces Caitlin Sly as the New President and CEO Caitlin brings her extensive knowledge of fighting hunger in
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Meet your Food Bank Team: Jim Alvarado
Ever wonder who helps pull all of those orders for the Food Bank’s agency partners at our warehouse? Meet Jim Alvarado, a warehouse associate at
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Meet Chelo Gonzalez – the Food Bank’s new Director of Programs
We’re so excited to introduce you to our new Director of Programs! Chelo Gonzalez has a decade of hunger-fighting experience under her belt, and she’s
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A recipe for success at Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
Have you ever looked through your cupboards and wondered “what could I make with this?!” Our partners at the Fairfield-Suisun Adult School are making sure
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The Amador St. Hope Center shows Vallejo neighbors you care
“Your loved one is here,” a volunteer says, and Donisha Patterson springs into action. Each week the Amador Street Hope Center distributes food to more
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You make a great “pear” – Food Bank volunteers share their stories of connection
Volunteering is not only a way to give back and make positive change in your community – it’s also an opportunity to make new friends,
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How to replace stolen CalFresh benefits
Did you have your CalFresh benefits stolen electronically between October 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023? You may be able to have your stolen benefits