Hunger Action Month
Hundreds of thousands of people in Contra Costa and Solano counties now experience food insecurity. Your voice, your actions and your commitment are critical in the movement to end hunger.
To raise awareness of food insecurity in our community, in partnership with Feeding America food banks nationwide, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano honors Hunger Action Month every September. Throughout the month, we will share inspiring actions you can take to fight hunger and feed hope. With food inflation hitting many who can least afford it, it’s critically important we support those in our community struggling with hunger.
But…we need YOUR help!
How can you help?
This Hunger Action Month, Marathon is matching all gifts up to $45,000, so together we can create a future without hunger.
Every $1 donated will provide FOUR meals to help your neighbors in need put food on their tables. This match will expire at 11:59 pm on Sept 30, so don’t wait!
TURN ORANGE
Orange is the official color of hunger relief. Make a statement by wearing orange and displaying orange decorations on your building for September!
Get your official Hunger Action Hero apparel today! Every sale helps provide at least 14 meals.
Bonus: Take a picture in your orange attire/display and tag us @foodbankccs or email it to hello@foodbankccs.org for us to share.
ADVOCATE
Follow the Food Bank @foodbankccs and share our posts about local hunger. Check out our toolkit and assets to promote Hunger Action Month in September at your company, school, community group or on social media.
STAY ENGAGED
Sign up for our email newsletter for updates on anti-hunger measures we are taking, volunteer opportunities, and for stories on how members of our community are fighting to make our world a less hungry place!
VOLUNTEER
Help your neighbors in need by signing up for a volunteer shift today!
FUNDRAISE
Increase your impact with the Food Bank’s buying power. Donate nutritious food without ever lifting a can. Virtual food drives and fundraisers are easy to start!
Press and Community Toolkit
Hunger Action Month assets for the Food Bank’s community members and partners.
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. The materials provided here are aimed to help you promote Hunger Action Month in September.
Founded in 1975, The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is a critical resource, serving one in four 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 over 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 18 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.
- $1 can provide enough food for at least two meals.
- We have been serving our community since 1975.
- We distribute enough food to provide more than 2,708,000 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.
- 8,000 volunteers provided 108,000 hours last year.
- $0.97 cents of every $1 goes directly to food programs.
- 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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