Food Bank Blog
Data and technology wins from the Food Bank’s strategic plan
For the past three years, the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan has been our North Star as we seek to close the hunger gap in our
Volunteer for a happier, healthier you
Did you know that volunteering at the Food Bank not only benefits your community – it can also improve your health? The health benefits of
Mapping hunger in Contra Costa County with Impact100 East Bay
Thanks to a generous grant from Impact100 East Bay, a clearer picture of hunger in Contra Costa County is about to come into focus. Impact100
Meet Your Food Bank Team: Jeanette Orta
Our bilingual CalFresh team helps thousands of our neighbors apply for and navigate their benefits each year. CalFresh (also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Our volunteer centers got a makeover. Here’s what’s new
Our 8,000 volunteers play a critical role in fighting hunger in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. And with the help of a generous grant from
Post fire, this Dixon food pantry is better than ever thanks to you
After a year of hosting her food pantry outside, Monica Sepulveda is happy to be back indoors. In April of 2023, the room at Cornerstone
Food Bank Advocates selected for Feeding America summit
This June, two of our Community Advocates had the chance to expand their skills and share their lived expertise at Feeding America’s second annual Elevating
Food and fun support mental health at Caminar
During the week, Dove McKinnon knows her clients at Caminar’s Wellness and Recovery Center in Vallejo are getting at least two warm, nourishing meals a
Hunger wins in the 2024 California State Budget
Earlier this month, California’s newest State Budget was signed into law – and thanks to our Community Advocacy Partners and supporters like you, we are
Bryan Espinoza, Food Bank Community Advocate, shares his experience in DC
The Advocacy Team was honored to bring our Community Advocate, Bryan Espinoza, to Capitol Hill this June to attend the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference and
Food Bank CEO Caitlin Sly answers your questions
We asked our email newsletter subscribers what they wanted to know about our new President and CEO, Caitlin Sly – and they had so many
Food Bank Legislative Agenda 2024: Speaking up to fight hunger
Every day, we help neighbors get the food they need to feed themselves and their loved ones. But to truly end hunger, we need to
Five reasons we 💚 CalFresh
May is CalFresh Awareness Month. While you may know that CalFresh benefits help neighbors in need purchase food, there are so many more reasons for
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Announces Caitlin Sly as the New President and CEO
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Announces Caitlin Sly as the New President and CEO Caitlin brings her extensive knowledge of fighting hunger in
Meet your Food Bank Team: Jim Alvarado
Ever wonder who helps pull all of those orders for the Food Bank’s agency partners at our warehouse? Meet Jim Alvarado, a warehouse associate at
