Update on our COVID-19 response

Dear Food Bank Family, We understand it’s more important than ever to stay connected in these uncertain times. The number one thing we want people to know is that as an essential service, we are working hard to continue giving out food through our regular programs. Our generous community is

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Behind the Scenes of our COVID-19 Response

In the past two weeks, we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an inside look at what it’s like

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Behind the Scenes – Programs

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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Behind the Scenes – Operations

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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Behind the Scenes – Development

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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COVID-19 Behind the Scenes – President and CEO

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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COVID-19 Behind the Scenes: Communications

Leading the new fight on hunger In the past two weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. We anticipate that need will grow exponentially as schools remain closed and paychecks disappear. As a supporter of the Food Bank, we wanted to give you an

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Good news in tough times

Dear Food Bank Friends, We are grateful to be part of such a dedicated community. As partners, our goal is to keep you informed of both the successes and challenges of finding new ways to feed our community in a safe manner during this now-extended shelter in place. Life is

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Your COVID-19 Service FAQs Answered!

Understandably, many questions are coming in and we’re doing our best during this evolving situation to keep everyone informed about how they can best support the Food Bank and our neighbors. Here are the answers to some recent frequently asked questions. Volunteering I heard the National Guard is helping food

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An update on programs

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. Our number one goal right now is to continue operations. The Food Bank and our partners are really the grocery store for anyone in need

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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 midnight. This shelter in place means that residents are urged to stay at home for three weeks beginning March 17. The order limits activity, travel

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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 of your time. We know many of you have questions and are wondering how this might be affecting the work we do. Here are three

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