Food Bank Blog
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
Spreading holiday cheer with our partners
Mary Ann Buggs knows how stressful hunger can be – even when it’s not the holiday season. Before she became the administrative director at Faith
Homegrown partnerships
Fresh fruits and vegetables are some of the most beloved items we distribute every week – and this year, we’ve been able to partner with
Putting choice back on the menu at The Bay Church
With neighbors guiding shopping carts around tables filled with fruits, vegetables, bread and other pantry goods, food distributions at The Bay Church don’t look all
Where the Food Bank serves in Contra Costa and Solano Counties
Your generosity extends to every corner of Contra Costa and Solano Counties to nourish families, seniors, children and individuals in need. Here is where you
Keeping food flowing: our warehouses get an upgrade
Have you ever misplaced a container of leftovers at the back of your refrigerator? Or accidentally purchased an ingredient from the grocery store that you