We asked our email newsletter subscribers what they wanted to know about our new President and CEO, Caitlin Sly – and they had so many great questions! Before joining us in her current role, Caitlin served as CEO at Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. Prior to that she worked here
Every day, we help neighbors get the food they need to feed themselves and their loved ones. But to truly end hunger, we need to create a community where everyone can access affordable, healthy food. That’s why we create our annual Legislative Agenda, which highlights bills and initiatives that will
May is CalFresh Awareness Month. While you may know that CalFresh benefits help neighbors in need purchase food, there are so many more reasons for all of us to be grateful for this impactful hunger-fighting program. Read on for five reasons you’ll want to celebrate CalFresh all month long! But
Ever wonder who helps pull all of those orders for the Food Bank’s agency partners at our warehouse? Meet Jim Alvarado, a warehouse associate at our Concord location. How long have you worked for the food bank? Nine years. What made you want to work at the Food Bank? I
We’re so excited to introduce you to our new Director of Programs! Chelo Gonzalez has a decade of hunger-fighting experience under her belt, and she’s seen the Food Bank from many different angles. In fact, she was originally one of our agency partners – providing food to our community through
“Your loved one is here,” a volunteer says, and Donisha Patterson springs into action. Each week the Amador Street Hope Center distributes food to more than 100 households in Vallejo. Most neighbors take home pre-packed bags, but for those with special health and dietary needs – like the older man
Volunteering is not only a way to give back and make positive change in your community – it’s also an opportunity to make new friends, and strengthen your existing bonds. To celebrate the month of love, we asked Food Bank volunteers to tell us about the friends they’ve made volunteering,
Did you have your CalFresh benefits stolen electronically between October 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023? You may be able to have your stolen benefits replaced – but you must submit a claim by Feb 29, 2024. CalFresh (known as SNAP in other states, formerly called food stamps) is a
Happy new year! Although 2023 was a year of changes and urgent demand, YOU made a tremendous impact on the community all year long! We’ve rounded up 10 stories from our blog that show the challenges you rose to and the key moments of support that you helped make possible.
Happy new year! We’ve been reflecting on all of the ways you helped us in 2023 – and the incredible impact you’ve made on your community. In fact, we’re wondering if you realize just how much you made possible last year… so we made this quiz to test your knowledge.
Have you heard of Giving Tuesday – the global day of charitable giving that takes place just five days after Thanksgiving? Coming just after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a chance to celebrate the joy that comes with giving from the heart – instead of at the
Food is such an important part of how we celebrate this holiday season – but for 465,000 neighbors in Contra Costa and Solano who face hunger each month, food means even more. As you get ready to enjoy a day of good meals and good company, we’ve compiled five easy