Food Bank Blog
10 Resolutions for a Nourishing New Year
This year, instead of making a list of daunting new year’s resolutions, how about pursuing nourishing resolutions – simple, attainable goals that promote generosity and
Helping our partners grow: A food pantry on the road
It started with a common problem: Residents living in the smaller, more rural communities along Contra Costa County’s eastern edge would reach out to their
Bay Area Food Bank Asks for Community Involvement, Help on Giving Tuesday
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano welcomes community residents for annual day of giving CONCORD, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2022) – For this year’s Giving
8 Ways to have a hunger-fighting Thanksgiving
Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to your community this Thanksgiving? If so, we’ve got you covered. From fun runs to Cyber
Helping our partners grow: A sandwich, made to order
Dean already has his order planned when he gets to the front of the line at First Baptist Vallejo: Roast beef and yellow cheese, with
Fueling college students’ studies
On September 30th, the final day of the 2022 California legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 641 (Skinner) – the CalFresh for College Students
Clara’s Caribbean pumpkin-black bean soup recipe
Modified by Food Bank supporter Clara C., 11, El Cerrito (Based on a recipe from Epicurious) Clara says: “This is a delightful and comforting fall
You can do it! Hosting your first Virtual Food Drive
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community this holiday season? Do you want to make a difference to 1 in
Facing disaster together
Barbara Craig is no stranger to disaster. As program director at the Scott Valley Emergency Food Pantry, she has a decade of wildfire seasons under
Helping our partners grow: Keeping food on the move in Antioch
When he’s not distributing food at Showers of Blessings food pantry, Pastor Sylva is putting in some serious miles. Showers of Blessings is one of
Fighting hunger after the bell
For school-aged children, weekends are a time to play and unwind, catching up with friends, family and the latest cartoons. But, for kids who rely
At the Table Fall: Adapting for our community
The Food Bank’s ability to meet and adapt to the needs of our community has been put to the test. A pandemic, wildfires, record inflation
Hunger action heroes assemble!
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to come together and take a stand against hunger. In Contra Costa and Solano counties, we serve over
The state budget is in!
The Advocacy Team at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is encouraged by another year of progress in the food security movement. On
Jill Steele Appointed Food Bank Board Chair
Our mission is driven by so many hunger fighters – our staff, our partners, our supporters and donors, our legislative advocates, and, of course, our
