How to Help

Donate Money

The Food Bank invests your gift effectively and efficiently: 96% of your donation goes directly to food programs. With special deals and bulk purchasing, we can turn one dollar into two nutritious meals for children, individuals and seniors. We encourage you to find out more about the Food Programs your donation supports.

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your gift is tax-deductible and you’ll receive a tax receipt for your contribution.

To make a donation visit foodbankccs.org/donate.

Donate Food

The food you donate ends up in the hands of the people who need it the most in our community. There are many ways to donate food:

• Start your own food drive
• Donate at an existing public food drive
• Bring food to the Food Bank’s Concord or Fairfield Warehouse during donation hours

 

Host a Virtual Fund Drive

You can easily start a Virtual Fund Drive, an online fundraiser hosted on our website, and receive a personalized URL. Use the link to invite your coworkers, family and friends to make a tax-deductible donation and help you reach your fundraising goal.

 

Volunteer

You can get involved and become a member of our volunteer family. Volunteers are essential at all levels of the Food Bank’s operations from working in the warehouse packing food to staffing at public awareness and fundraising events.

Advocacy

You can make a lasting difference in the lives of people in need by supporting legislative change, raising hunger awareness and promoting available solutions.

 

Stay Informed

Sign up for the Food Bank’s monthly E-News to stay informed on how you can help your neighbors in need, public events that benefit the Food Bank and new achievements in our fight to end food poverty throughout the community.

 

 Join Our Online Community

Stay up to the minute of how you can help and spread awareness as part of the Food Bank’s Online Community.