Rich in vitamins C and K, roasted cauliflower is a quick and tasty side dish that’s good for you too. And with this recipe from Food Bank volunteer Edith, you can easily adapt it to accompany all kinds of main dishes. Whether you opt for Edith’s Mexican, Middle Eastern or

When Richmond Emergency Food Pantry first began distributing groceries to neighbors facing hunger in 1971, volunteers had plenty of time to fill. In that first year, it was common for only two or three households to come by to pick up food per day. But that slow pace didn’t last

Did you resolve to give back, get involved in your community, or make healthy choices in 2025? Good news: Volunteering at the Food Bank ticks all those boxes, and more! Not only does volunteering have proven health benefits, it’s a feel-good way to spend your time, meet new people and

Our hearts go out to our neighbors in LA who have been affected by the devastating wildfires.  Our California neighbors are not only facing the loss of homes and communities – they are also facing the challenge of food insecurity and losing access to other basic needs. As a Feeding

Happy new year! As we look back on 2024, one thing is for sure: YOU made a huge impact on our community each and every day.  While it was a year of ups and downs, your dedication to your neighbors facing hunger in 2024 was always inspiring. We’re so proud

Everyone deserves to enjoy a special meal with the ones they love during the holiday season.  At the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, we’re working closely with over 260 partner soup kitchens, food pantries and other organizations to ensure everyone can get the food they need to celebrate

It’s so easy to make fighting hunger part of your holiday plans. Whether you’re shopping for Thanksgiving dinner or looking to get outdoors with your family, there are plenty of opportunities to support your neighbors in need and ensure everyone can enjoy warm meals during this special time of year.

The holidays are a time of gathering and good will, and Giving Tuesday is a wonderful opportunity to embrace both! Falling on December 3rd, just five days after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is when the entire globe unites for the shared purpose of helping others. After the rush of the holidays,

Everyone deserves to enjoy a special meal with the ones they love during the holiday season.  At the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, we’re working closely with over 260 partner soup kitchens, food pantries and other organizations to ensure everyone can get the food they need to celebrate

For the past three years, the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan has been our North Star as we seek to close the hunger gap in our community. With the help of hunger fighters like you, we’ve worked to improve health outcomes for our neighbors, empower our community hunger-fighting partners, and take

Did you know that volunteering at the Food Bank not only benefits your community – it can also improve your health? The health benefits of volunteering have been well-documented and findings are all in favor of giving back. Here are just a few of the ways volunteering makes us healthier

Thanks to a generous grant from Impact100 East Bay, a clearer picture of hunger in Contra Costa County is about to come into focus. Impact100 East Bay is a group of Bay Area women in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, who have come together to make an impact on their