Food Bank Blog
Larry Sly announces his retirement from Food Bank
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
Hunger sidelines higher education
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
Child Nutrition Reauthorization vital to fighting child hunger
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Urges Diane Feinstein and Kamala Harris to support efforts to close the summer child hunger gap which
Get the Facts About Public Charge (English/Español)
WHAT is Public Charge and why is it a hot topic right now? Public Charge has been an aspect of US Immigration Law for over
Volunteer spotlight on Gary Morin
If you volunteer at our Concord warehouse on a weeknight, you are likely to cross paths with Gary Morin. The first thing you might notice
Helping local students from preschool to college
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
Healthy summer meals for kids sees growth locally
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
Public Statement: Food for All
CONCORD, JULY 23, 2019 — The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and our partner agencies are a community-based network that provides food to people
Free summer meals and produce help fight child hunger this summer
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
Youth travels over 1,800 miles to fight Bay Area hunger
Village Presbyterian Church, based out of Prairie Village, Kansas, reached out to our Volunteer Services during the spring. They were planning a summer trip for
New advocates graduate from Speaker Series 2019
We won’t be able to truly end hunger without coming together and changing policy. For this reason, one of the core pillars of our policy
New food drive administrator comes full circle
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
Lend your voice on Hunger Action Day, May 22
Representatives from the Food Bank will bus up to the State Capitol on Hunger Action Day, May 22, to meet up with other hunger-fighting advocates
Raising compassionate kids
Originally posted by Feeding America “Mom, I’m huuunnnggrrryyyyy.” Never mind that my four-year-old had polished off half an apple, peanut butter and a box of
Fighting hunger on college campuses
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
