Food Bank Blog

You can do it! Hosting your first Virtual Food Drive
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community this holiday season? Do you want to make a difference to 1 in

Facing disaster together
Barbara Craig is no stranger to disaster. As program director at the Scott Valley Emergency Food Pantry, she has a decade of wildfire seasons under

Helping our partners grow: Keeping food on the move in Antioch
When he’s not distributing food at Showers of Blessings food pantry, Pastor Sylva is putting in some serious miles. Showers of Blessings is one of

Fighting hunger after the bell
For school-aged children, weekends are a time to play and unwind, catching up with friends, family and the latest cartoons. But, for kids who rely

At the Table Fall: Adapting for our community
The Food Bank’s ability to meet and adapt to the needs of our community has been put to the test. A pandemic, wildfires, record inflation

Hunger action heroes assemble!
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to come together and take a stand against hunger. In Contra Costa and Solano counties, we serve over

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

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