Food Bank News & Updates
Volunteer spotlight on Gary Morin
If you volunteer at our Concord warehouse on a weeknight, you are likely to cross paths with Gary Morin. The first thing you might notice
Helping local students from preschool to college
Hunger is isolating for anyone, but especially to young people trying to figure out the world around them. For kids living with hunger, going back
Healthy summer meals for kids sees growth locally
In a follow up to our blog post dated July 11th, 2019, we had the opportunity to learn more about a local school district serving
Public Statement: Food for All
CONCORD, JULY 23, 2019 — The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and our partner agencies are a community-based network that provides food to people
Free summer meals and produce help fight child hunger this summer
We know behind every hungry child, there is a hungry family. Through our partnership with local qualifying school districts, kids receiving free lunches or breakfasts
Youth travels over 1,800 miles to fight Bay Area hunger
Village Presbyterian Church, based out of Prairie Village, Kansas, reached out to our Volunteer Services during the spring. They were planning a summer trip for
New advocates graduate from Speaker Series 2019
We won’t be able to truly end hunger without coming together and changing policy. For this reason, one of the core pillars of our policy
New food drive administrator comes full circle
Donations slow down considerably this time of year, which is why the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive, is vital for
Lend your voice on Hunger Action Day, May 22
Representatives from the Food Bank will bus up to the State Capitol on Hunger Action Day, May 22, to meet up with other hunger-fighting advocates
Raising compassionate kids
Originally posted by Feeding America “Mom, I’m huuunnnggrrryyyyy.” Never mind that my four-year-old had polished off half an apple, peanut butter and a box of
Fighting hunger on college campuses
You can’t learn when you are hungry, which is why we have programs that specifically focus on providing food for school-aged children. But what about
Need inspiration for team building ideas?
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to bond with your co-workers or clients? Pacific Service Federal Credit Union shares how they have successfully incorporated
Need Remains High in Wake of Shutdown
Although the shutdown is over for federal employees, many of our clients are still unsure about how they will afford food without increased help from the
Clinical Effort Shows that Sometimes Food is the Best Medicine
Originally posted by Contra Costa Health Services Patients visiting our health centers are now being regularly screened for hunger when they come in for their
Government shutdown ends, hardship continues
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is relieved congressional leaders and the administration reached a deal last week to temporarily re-open the federal
