Food Bank Blog
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We have called for your help and the response has been incredible. It gives us strength as we approach news ways of serving the community.
Coronavirus Volunteer Update
You may have heard in the news that Contra Costa County is one of six Bay Area counties issuing a shelter in place beginning at
How you can help in these challenging times
Dear Food Bank Family, We know that your inbox has probably been inundated with many messages regarding the Coronavirus, so we want to be mindful
Hungry to be heard
Everyone has a story. Understanding someone’s story builds compassion. That compassion can lead to positive change. And THAT is why we host an incredible program
Coronavirus defense at the Food Bank
We understand the spread of Coronavirus (also known as COVD-19) is concerning and you may be wondering how this affects the Food Bank of Contra
Guest Blog by Judy: Annual food drive becomes a family project
“About nine years ago I decided to do a community food drive for Beacon Ridge, a townhouse community where I have lived for many years
Breaking Down the Proposed Changes to CalFresh/SNAP
If you’ve turned on the news lately, you’ve probably heard about cuts to SNAP (knowns as CalFresh in California, or “food stamps”). We’ve broken things
Remembering Board Member Bill Bodnar
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our Board Member, Bill Bodnar, unexpectedly passed away on January 12, 2020. Bill, a
Never too young to help!
For the last 24 years, Diablo Valley Montessori School (DVMS) in Lafayette has held an annual Coin Drive, benefitting the Food Bank of Contra
Exciting announcement – Meet our new CEO
From Food Bank Board Chair Dear Food Bank friends, I am delighted to announce the selection of Joel Sjostrom as our new President and CEO.
Food Bank Responds to Harmful Able Bodied Without Dependents (ABAWD) Rule
The USDA’s newest cut to CalFresh will increase hunger in Contra Costa and Solano Counties Today, the federal government published a final rule that will
It’s been one year
It’s been one year since California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire ignited in Butte County. The unprecedented loss goes well beyond the lives and structures
10 years of volunteering turns strangers into friends
Every day volunteers help us fulfill our mission to lead the fight to end hunger, in partnership with our community and in service to our
Less Waste means less hunger
We have 1.4 million reasons why it’s important to work together if we are to achieve our common goals. The official numbers are in and
Volunteer Services is going green
We are excited to announce the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is upgrading the check-in process for volunteers. We are transitioning from pen
