Food Bank Blog

Everyone has the right to food
At the Food Bank, we’re committed to being here for our neighbors no matter what. We believe that food is a human right and no

How to make volunteering a habit in 2025
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

Helping neighbors through disaster
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

10 ways you made a HUGE hunger-fighting impact in 2024!
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

Where to find free holiday food in Contra Costa and Solano Counties
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,

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Asks for Community Support on Giving Tuesday
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Asks for Community Support on Giving Tuesday The Food Bank offers behind-the-scenes tours, launches “3 Million Meals”

9 Easy Ways You Can Fight Holiday Hunger
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

Giving Tuesday Keeps on Giving
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

Where to find free Thanksgiving food in Contra Costa and Solano Counties
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,

Data and technology wins from the Food Bank’s strategic plan
For the past three years, the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan has been our North Star as we seek to close the hunger gap in our

Volunteer for a happier, healthier you
Did you know that volunteering at the Food Bank not only benefits your community – it can also improve your health? The health benefits of

Mapping hunger in Contra Costa County with Impact100 East Bay
Thanks to a generous grant from Impact100 East Bay, a clearer picture of hunger in Contra Costa County is about to come into focus. Impact100

Meet Your Food Bank Team: Jeanette Orta
Our bilingual CalFresh team helps thousands of our neighbors apply for and navigate their benefits each year. CalFresh (also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

Our volunteer centers got a makeover. Here’s what’s new
Our 8,000 volunteers play a critical role in fighting hunger in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. And with the help of a generous grant from

Post fire, this Dixon food pantry is better than ever thanks to you
After a year of hosting her food pantry outside, Monica Sepulveda is happy to be back indoors. In April of 2023, the room at Cornerstone