Food Bank Blog
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
(FOX) Food banks in America experience surging demand: ‘No sign of it slowing down any time soon’
High gas prices plus supply-chain shortages and long-term pandemic effects are impacting food banks nationwide The pandemic highlighted an issue that has been problem for
Helping neighbors through disaster
Inflation is currently fueling a rise in food insecurity, but for some unknowing neighbors, their challenge to access and afford food will start—or be exacerbated
SUMMER HUNGER FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
Memories of childhood summers are strong for many of us: popsicles and sprinklers, barbecues and campouts. But, for many children, the end of the school
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
You know summer is coming when the Food Bank is offering ears of corn at Community Produce Program Plus sites! As incredible tasting fresh corn
We reached our most ambitious goal yet!
You did it! You helped us raise enough money for two <dramatic pause> million <dramatic pause> meals—as part of our biggest match ever! Take a second and let that sink in.
