Food Bank Blog
Supporting kids today, tomorrow and beyond
Kids are the future of our community – and when they get the nourishment they need to thrive, it makes a lifelong difference. That’s why
Food Bank Advocacy Team and CAP Advocates take D.C.
For the first time in the history of our Food Bank’s Advocacy Team, two of our CAP Advocates joined us at the Feeding America and
What the debt ceiling deal means for hunger
CalFresh (known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) makes it easier to buy groceries when money is tight – but for neighbors
5 ways to make it a kinder summer
School’s out and the relaxing, sunny days of summer are here. But hunger doesn’t end when vacation begins. In fact, the summer months are typically
7 things you might not know about CalFresh
You may know that CalFresh benefits can help with purchasing groceries when money is tight. But did you know that you can double your CalFresh
One month later: What we’ve heard since the end of Emergency Allotments
Sometimes, neighbors will call Bryan Espinoza just to tell him about their grocery shopping. “They’re like ‘yeah, I just bought some coffee beans. I was
What’s on the Food Bank’s hunger-fighting agenda for 2023
Providing food to people when they need it is an important part of fighting hunger – but it’s also important to create a community where
Food on tables, not in landfills
Food waste is a huge problem – literally. In the U.S. a staggering 40% of all food is wasted each year. Discarded food accounts for
Helping our Partners Grow: Our biggest round of granting yet
New trucks, refrigeration units, building improvements and more are on the way for 25 of our agency partners in Contra Costa and Solano Counties as
Emergency Allotments have expired – what it means for the Food Bank
You may have heard that CalFresh Emergency Allotments have expired, and food banks around the Bay Area, including us, are worried about what this change
Supporting family togetherness with Bay Area Crisis Nursery
For our partners at the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, one of the most important items the Food Bank is helping to supply isn’t something edible.
Recipe: Colcannon
Not only is colcannon a traditional Irish dish – it also uses some of our favorite vegetables to eat at this time of year, including
Farm Bill 2023: Advocating to strengthen our safety net
Every five years, Congress passes a revised Farm Bill, a package bill of federal legislation that provides funding levels, rules, and much more for essentially
Honoring Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to learn about, reflect on and celebrate the contributions of the Black community in America and their central
Meet our Valentines
As a member of our hunger fighting family, you are the thread that strengthens our community. You and every one of our donors, volunteers, corporate
