If you volunteer at one of our warehouses, you’re certain to meet one of our Food Sorting Coordinators: Isabelle, Claudia, Jose, Leonard, Fernando, or Melvin. What do Food Sort Coordinators do at the Food Bank? Together, this team keeps our volunteer centers in Concord and Fairfield clean, organized, and running
It’s CalFresh Awareness Month, and there are so many reasons to celebrate the nation’s largest and most important hunger-fighting program. But right now CalFresh (SNAP nationally, formerly food stamps) is facing steep budget cuts that could leave our neighbors struggling to put food on their tables! There are so many
Distributing food isn’t the only way the Food Bank fights hunger. We’re also working on long-term solutions that can address the reasons people struggle with food insecurity in the first place. One of the ways we can tackle the root causes of hunger is through advocacy. Each year, our Advocacy
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that more than one-third of our food supply is wasted every year! That’s billions of meals that could be helping our neighbors feed their families and themselves. Thanks to hunger fighters like you, our Food Bank has been working on this issue from
Rich in vitamins C and K, roasted cauliflower is a quick and tasty side dish that’s good for you too. And with this recipe from Food Bank volunteer Edith, you can easily adapt it to accompany all kinds of main dishes. Whether you opt for Edith’s Mexican, Middle Eastern or
When Richmond Emergency Food Pantry first began distributing groceries to neighbors facing hunger in 1971, volunteers had plenty of time to fill. In that first year, it was common for only two or three households to come by to pick up food per day. But that slow pace didn’t last
Did you resolve to give back, get involved in your community, or make healthy choices in 2025? Good news: Volunteering at the Food Bank ticks all those boxes, and more! Not only does volunteering have proven health benefits, it’s a feel-good way to spend your time, meet new people and
Our hearts go out to our neighbors in LA who have been affected by the devastating wildfires. Our California neighbors are not only facing the loss of homes and communities – they are also facing the challenge of food insecurity and losing access to other basic needs. As a Feeding
Happy new year! As we look back on 2024, one thing is for sure: YOU made a huge impact on our community each and every day. While it was a year of ups and downs, your dedication to your neighbors facing hunger in 2024 was always inspiring. We’re so proud
Everyone deserves to enjoy a special meal with the ones they love during the holiday season. At the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, we’re working closely with over 260 partner soup kitchens, food pantries and other organizations to ensure everyone can get the food they need to celebrate
It’s so easy to make fighting hunger part of your holiday plans. Whether you’re shopping for Thanksgiving dinner or looking to get outdoors with your family, there are plenty of opportunities to support your neighbors in need and ensure everyone can enjoy warm meals during this special time of year.
The holidays are a time of gathering and good will, and Giving Tuesday is a wonderful opportunity to embrace both! Falling on December 3rd, just five days after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is when the entire globe unites for the shared purpose of helping others. After the rush of the holidays,