School’s out and the relaxing, sunny days of summer are here. But hunger doesn’t end when vacation begins. In fact, the summer months are typically a time of increased need for families with kids, as the breakfast and lunch many children rely on at school are no longer readily available,

Food waste is a huge problem – literally. In the U.S. a staggering 40% of all food is wasted each year. Discarded food accounts for nearly one quarter of the material in our landfills. And globally, this wasted, decomposing food is responsible for about 8% of all global emissions. With

This year, instead of making a list of daunting new year’s resolutions, how about pursuing nourishing resolutions – simple, attainable goals that promote generosity and the joy of giving back to our community? They will make a big impact on our neighbors in need.  Here are 10 suggestions that will

It started with a common problem: Residents living in the smaller, more rural communities along Contra Costa County’s eastern edge would reach out to their local churches looking for help with food and, as longtime organizer Pastor Karen remembered, “we didn’t have much to give out.” Their solution – join

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to your community this Thanksgiving? If so, we’ve got you covered. From fun runs to Cyber Monday shopping, there are plenty of ways to support the Food Bank and fight hunger before and after your turkey dinner! Before the big day

You did it! You helped us raise enough money for two <dramatic pause> million <dramatic pause> meals—as part of our biggest match ever! Take a second and let that sink in. Your generosity will provide several days’ worth of food for each of the 270,000 people served by the Food Bank every month.Of course, the 2 Million