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Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano assets for media and community partners.

Founded in 1975, The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is a critical resource for residents in our local communities. Our mission is leading the fight to end hunger, in partnership with our community and service of our neighbors in need. Through our partnership with Feeding America, the Food Bank distributes nutritious food directly to clients as well as through a network of more than 260 partners and nonprofits — providing enough food for 2.7 million meals every month. The Food Bank also strategically engages in advocacy work to raise awareness and mobilize support to end hunger, and we are recognized as one of Feeding America’s Hall of Fame honor roll members for excellence in advocacy. 

During times of crisis, the Food Bank team serves as second responders by providing food for communities impacted by natural disasters and emergencies. As Feeding America’s hub for disaster relief on the West Coast we’ve helped respond to disasters in 16 Northern California counties and beyond. 

With 97 cents of every $1 donated going toward food distribution, the Food Bank is committed to financial transparency and consistently earns Charity Navigator’s highest four-star rating. To learn more about the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, visit www.foodbankccs.org.

Impact highlights (pdf)

How the Food Bank works (pdf)

  • $1 can provide enough food for at least two meals.
  • We have been serving our community since 1975.
  • We provide food to our neighbors 390,000 times on average each month.
  • We distribute enough food to provide more than 2.7 million meals each month.
  • 65% of the food we distribute is fresh produce, proteins and dairy.
  • We work with 260 partner agencies, ensuring we make maximum impact in the areas we serve.
  • 7,000 volunteers provided more than 100,000 hours last year.
  • $0.97 cents of every $1 goes directly to food programs.
  • The grocery recovery program rescued 7.5 million pounds of healthy food last year that would otherwise be discarded.
  • We have a distinguished 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, a third-party platform that reviews nonprofits for accountability, transparency and financial health.

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Clients

Client receives fresh produce at Food Bank distribution.      Mother and son receive fresh produce at Food Bank distribution.   Client received box of food from Food Bank   Client receives fresh produce and food at Food Bank distribution.     

 

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Thank you for joining a community of hunger fighters and for your interest in helping the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano get food to those in need.

If you haven’t submitted your fundraiser yet, learn more about hosting a food drive or quickly start a virtual food/fundraiser drive online today!

The materials provided here are aimed to help you promote your food and fundraising drive. You’ll find details on how to easily print and customize these materials in the toolkit instructions.

Social Media Graphics – Square

        

Social Media Graphics – Vertical

          

Fillable Flyer (8.5″x11″)
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Fillable Half Sheet Flyer (8.5″x5.5″)
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Fillable Poster (11″x17″)
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Fillable Yard Sign

Fillable Door Hanger
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Toolkit Instructions

If you would like more information, or need help with your food and fundraising drive, please contact the Food and Fund Drive Coordinator at fooddrive@foodbankccs.org.

Media Contact: press@foodbankccs.org