Ways to Give
Your gifts feed neighbors, change lives and strengthen communities.
Enhance your philanthropic impact with financial benefits. (donor advised funds/DAF, IRA, stock)
Host an event or start a virtual food drive to support the Food Bank.
Planting the seed of change through annual or multi-year commitments.
To donate by check
To donate by mail, please send a check payable to “Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano” to:
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano consistently earns Charity Navigator’s highest four-star rating.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is a 501(3)(C) nonprofit. Federal Tax ID: 94-2418054.
Donor FAQ
Have questions about giving? Please call 855-309-3663 or email support@foodbankccs.org.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s federal tax ID number (Employer ID Number or EIN) is 94-2418054.
For more information about financial statements, please contact Roth Johnson at rjohnson@foodbankccs.org or 925-771-1308.
Please call 855-309-3663 or email support@foodbankccs.org.
Please call 855-309-3663 or email support@foodbankccs.org.
To update your gift online check your email receipt for a link to access your account. If you prefer to speak with a member of our team directly, you may call 855-309-3663 or email support@foodbankccs.org.
Fundraise Up is a fundraising platform for nonprofits that the Food Bank uses to process online donations.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano never sells or shares donor information.
Personal information provided to make a donation or fill out an online form will not be sold or shared with anyone other than the Food Bank and the payment processor to securely process your transaction.
Our donation form is hosted by Fundraise Up. When you make a donation your name, contact information and payment information is collected directly from Fundraise Up, a secure donation platform. We do not collect or store your credit card information on this website or our website servers. Fundraise Up has its own privacy practices.
Learn more about Fundraise Up’s Privacy Policy.
Our donation form also integrates with 360 Match Pro By Double the Donation to make gift matching easy for our donors. Double the Donation (360 Match Pro) has its own privacy practices.
Learn more about Double the Donation’s Privacy Policy.
Our full privacy policy may be found on our website.
We’ve partnered with Giving Docs to offer free estate planning tools. The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano covers the cost of providing this service, it’s our free gift to you. Giving Docs is an independent third-party platform and separate from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Users are subject to Giving Docs’ Terms of Service and privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. There is never an obligation when requesting planned giving information. All of your information is maintained confidentially. We never release, share, sell or rent names, addresses, or other sensitive personal information.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account with the purpose of supporting charities you care about, like the Food Bank. The funds can be invested for tax-free growth and you can recommend grants to your favorite IRS-qualified charities.
If you have a DAF with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or BNY Mellon, you can easily give using this widget.
Please use this form to let us know you plan to include the Food Bank in your will so we can keep you up to date on our work.
Our tax ID is 94-2418054.
- Transfer Stock Contact your broker to transfer your shares or call our Vanguard contact at: 877-662-7447. Transfer stock to Vanguard, account number 28948289. For electronic stock transfers, the (DTC) number is 0062
- Notify Us Notify us of your donation by completing this form.
To protect your privacy, your bank will not disclose that you have made a stock donation. You must complete the stock donation form to receive a tax receipt letter. The Food Bank is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; tax identification number (FEIN) 94-2418054.
If you have questions or would like more information about giving stock or other securities, contact Sareesha Nile, Philanthropy Officer, at 925-849-8345 or snile@foodbankccs.org or our donor support team at support@foodbankccs.org.
Find out if your employer matches your volunteer hours or charitable contributions or talk to your HR department. Your impact could be doubled!
Retired employees may also be eligible!
Hosting a virtual fundraiser or virtual food drive can help increase your impact with the Food Bank’s buying power! Every dollar raised will help provide enough food for two meals.
Benefits of hosting a Virtual Food Drive (VFD):
- It’s the greenest and easiest of all food drives
- Allows for group participation
- You can use any major credit card for payment on a secure website
- Donors will receive an e-receipt confirming their donations immediately
- Saves the Food Bank the time and resources incurred by a traditional food drive
- Your donations allow us to purchase our most-needed items
Looking for information on hosting an in-person food drive? Learn more and submit your sign-up form.
Check your email for the “Open my fundraiser” button. This button will provide direct access to your Donor Portal, where you can manage your fundraiser and get sharing options.
Can’t find your email? Please email support@foodbankccs.org for assistance.
Changemakers plant the seed of change! They are our most passionate and dedicated supporters. People like YOU who believe in creating a hunger-free future and are ready to make a lasting impact.
By becoming a Changemaker, you’re pledging your commitment to:
- Strengthening our community.
- Supporting the Food Bank’s mission.
- Investing in a brighter future.
As a Changemaker, you’ll receive:
- Quarterly updates highlighting the impact your generosity makes possible.
- Exclusive invitations to special Food Bank events and conversations.
- The option of receiving recognition on our donor wall in our volunteer centers.
- The chance to help us focus on meeting the critical day-to-day needs of our neighbors and focus on ensuring the sustainability of the Food Bank long term.
How to Join
Commit to a pledge of $5,000 or more per year for 3 years.
To learn more or become a Changemaker, please contact contact Philanthropy Officer Sareesha Nile at 925-849-8345 or snile@foodbankccs.org.
Food Donations from Community Members
If you are a community member with nonperishable food to donate or an abundance of garden crops to share, we can help get it into the hands of our food-insecure neighbors. Find a Drop-Off Location ›
Food Industry & Large-scale Donations
We happily accept large-scale food donations from food manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers or growers looking to donate a pallet or more of food. Coordinate a Donation ›
Please send a check payable to “Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano” and mail to:
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
Thank you!