Food Bank Blog
The state budget is in!
The Advocacy Team at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is encouraged by another year of progress in the food security movement. On
Jill Steele Appointed Food Bank Board Chair
Our mission is driven by so many hunger fighters – our staff, our partners, our supporters and donors, our legislative advocates, and, of course, our
(FOX) Food banks in America experience surging demand: ‘No sign of it slowing down any time soon’
High gas prices plus supply-chain shortages and long-term pandemic effects are impacting food banks nationwide The pandemic highlighted an issue that has been problem for
Helping neighbors through disaster
Inflation is currently fueling a rise in food insecurity, but for some unknowing neighbors, their challenge to access and afford food will start—or be exacerbated
SUMMER HUNGER FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
Memories of childhood summers are strong for many of us: popsicles and sprinklers, barbecues and campouts. But, for many children, the end of the school
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
You know summer is coming when the Food Bank is offering ears of corn at Community Produce Program Plus sites! As incredible tasting fresh corn
We reached our most ambitious goal yet!
You did it! You helped us raise enough money for two <dramatic pause> million <dramatic pause> meals—as part of our biggest match ever! Take a second and let that sink in.
Building for Better Health
A stronger community means building for better health. In the most recent edition of At the Table, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s
Food Bank Closes in on Historic Match (Press Release)
Match from local foundation will provide 2 million local meals CONCORD, Calif. (May 25, 2022) – The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is
Food Bank Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano delivers its mission of fighting hunger each and every day. Bringing that mission to life requires being
Inflation and increased demand: an impossible calculation
The numbers just don’t add up. The cost of everything – and the need for it – is only increasing, which means disposable income is
(ABC7) Join the 2 Million Meal Challenge
Last week ABC7 News joined us to learn more about the challenges the Food Bank faces because of the rising cost of food and fuel. With the
(CBS5) Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Launches ‘2 Million Meal Challenge’
CONCORD (KPIX) — Food and gas prices are going up and so is the number of people who need food assistance. The Food Bank of
4-step “Ta-da slaw”
Carrots, onions and cabbage, found at many of our food distributions, are the base for this delicious all-purpose slaw. This easy-to-make side dish adds a
Why CalFresh Matters
The fight to end hunger is a multi-dimensional battle that requires a variety of tools. While direct food distribution may be the most visible piece
