Host a Fundraiser

Host a Fundraiser We welcome third-party events that support our vital mission. The following are some of the most popular events hosted to support the Food Bank: Birthday parties Sporting events Corporate events Holiday parties Golf tournaments House parties Grand openings Start Your Event Looking to host an online fundraiser?

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Food Donations from Community Members

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. Nonperishable Food Smaller quantities of nonperishable food can be dropped off at our Concord

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A New Year’s Message from our CEO

Most of us are happy to have 2020 in our rearview mirror, but honestly, many of its challenges, as they relate to hunger, are going to continue to be a part of the narrative for 2021. One good thing about the year-that-shall-not-be-named is that the long-standing issue of hunger in

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Oven-Fried Latkes

Recipe by Anna Meyer (Gorman) – Children’s Program and Extra Helpings Administrator Latkes, probably the most well-known food served for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, are what hash browns wish they could be. These crispy-on-the outside and fluffy-on-the-inside morsels of potato goodness can be enjoyed any time of year! They’re

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What’s best: Traditional or Virtual Food Drives?

Virtual fundraising has become our main priority thanks to the ease and effectiveness of online giving during socially-distanced times. However, we ARE still accepting traditional food drive donations and here’s why. Traditional food drives are a good way to get kids involved. Traditional food drives serve as a great way

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We need volunteers!

There is no denying the holidays will look different this year.  Volunteering can be a wonderful way to restore hope for ourselves and for others. At a time when much of what is happening in the world feels outside of our control, we can lean in to the small acts

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Never too young to help!

  For the last 24 years, Diablo Valley Montessori School (DVMS) in Lafayette has held an annual Coin Drive, benefitting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for the holiday season. A preschool serving young children through Pre-K, DVMS believes that you are never too young to help someone

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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 philanthropy into their team building efforts: “Pacific Service Credit Union is a proud supporter of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.  It is

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Blissful Brie Bites

We know both your time and wallets are stretched thin during the holidays. Here’s a 4-ingredient appetizer that will quickly disappear at your next festive gathering. It’s easy but tastes fancy!   INGREDIENTS: 1 (8 oz) container crescent roll dough 1 (8 oz) wheel brie cheese 1 cup whole berry

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