Food Bank Blog
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
Meet Chelo Gonzalez – the Food Bank’s new Director of Programs
We’re so excited to introduce you to our new Director of Programs! Chelo Gonzalez has a decade of hunger-fighting experience under her belt, and she’s
A recipe for success at Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
Have you ever looked through your cupboards and wondered “what could I make with this?!” Our partners at the Fairfield-Suisun Adult School are making sure
The Amador St. Hope Center shows Vallejo neighbors you care
“Your loved one is here,” a volunteer says, and Donisha Patterson springs into action. Each week the Amador Street Hope Center distributes food to more
You make a great “pear” – Food Bank volunteers share their stories of connection
Volunteering is not only a way to give back and make positive change in your community – it’s also an opportunity to make new friends,
How to replace stolen CalFresh benefits
Did you have your CalFresh benefits stolen electronically between October 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023? You may be able to have your stolen benefits
10 impactful stories you made possible in 2023
Happy new year! Although 2023 was a year of changes and urgent demand, YOU made a tremendous impact on the community all year long! We’ve
QUIZ: Your 2023 hunger-fighting impact
Happy new year! We’ve been reflecting on all of the ways you helped us in 2023 – and the incredible impact you’ve made on your
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Asks the Community to Come Together for Our Neighbors and Help on Giving Tuesday
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Asks the Community to Come Together for Our Neighbors and Help on Giving Tuesday The Food Bank
Your incredible Giving Tuesday impact
Have you heard of Giving Tuesday – the global day of charitable giving that takes place just five days after Thanksgiving? Coming just after Black
5 ways to give back this Thanksgiving
Food is such an important part of how we celebrate this holiday season – but for 465,000 neighbors in Contra Costa and Solano who face
