Food Bank Blog
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.
Building for Better Health
A stronger community means building for better health. In the most recent edition of At the Table, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s
Food Bank Closes in on Historic Match (Press Release)
Match from local foundation will provide 2 million local meals CONCORD, Calif. (May 25, 2022) – The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is
Food Bank Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano delivers its mission of fighting hunger each and every day. Bringing that mission to life requires being
Inflation and increased demand: an impossible calculation
The numbers just don’t add up. The cost of everything – and the need for it – is only increasing, which means disposable income is
(ABC7) Join the 2 Million Meal Challenge
Last week ABC7 News joined us to learn more about the challenges the Food Bank faces because of the rising cost of food and fuel. With the
(CBS5) Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Launches ‘2 Million Meal Challenge’
CONCORD (KPIX) — Food and gas prices are going up and so is the number of people who need food assistance. The Food Bank of
4-step “Ta-da slaw”
Carrots, onions and cabbage, found at many of our food distributions, are the base for this delicious all-purpose slaw. This easy-to-make side dish adds a
Why CalFresh Matters
The fight to end hunger is a multi-dimensional battle that requires a variety of tools. While direct food distribution may be the most visible piece
Can CalFresh Help You?
Each year millions of allocated funds go unused because people who qualify for CalFresh don’t apply to receive their benefits. Misperceptions and outdated or incorrect
Contra Costa and Solano Counties Provide Over 218,000 Meals to Fight Hunger in Local Community
Contra Costa and Solano Counties Provide Over 218,000 Meals to Fight Hunger in Local Community 18th annual Counties Care Holiday Food Fight raises $109,000 for
Recognizing Raley’s: Bringing Food to Local Families
We want to take a moment to recognize Joyce Raley Teel, the former co-chair and majority owner of Raley’s and a well-known philanthropist in Northern
The unveiling: Food Bank legislative agenda
For the past few months The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s Advocacy Team has been studying food insecurity and hunger-related issues, holding meetings
