Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

There are many layers to hunger. In addition to the work we do on the ground, we are committed to strengthening our community through legislative action. Make a voting plan and support lawmakers whose policies will prioritize addressing the root causes of food insecurity. Your vote can make a difference in ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. Together we can #VoteOutHunger.

With twice the number of Americans facing hunger in the wake of the pandemic, food banks across the country are having to develop creative solutions to meet the massive increase in need. We're bracing for a long road ahead, but we will continue to rise to the challenge to help serve clients old and new.

Did you buy a lot of candy for trick-or-treaters who didn't show? Please donate candy to your local Blue Star Moms chapter to treat our troops, not the Food Bank. We can only give out food with an ingredient list and expiration date on each piece. Thanks for thinking of us!

"Scientists also discovered a stronger connection between kindness and 'eudaimonic well-being' a focus on realizing one’s potential and finding the true meaning of life" As we head into the weekend here is a friendly reminder to be kind - for others, and for yourself. Science is finally proving what we've known to be true all along!

Still looking for a fun and safe Halloween activity for the family? Holy Cross Lutheran Church is hosting a Drive-Through Food Drive & Treat Swap! Swing by Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Concord with a healthy, nonperishable food donation between 3-6pm on 10/31 and leave with a bag of Halloween goodies for the kids! Food Drive donations will continue to be accepted through 11/22.

Did you receive Pandemic-EBT benefits this summer? If so we would love to hear about your experience with P-EBT! We invite you to complete our brief survey about how you used it and what you liked and disliked about it. If you complete the survey by October 31, you will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 visa gift card! All information gathered from survey responses and interviews will remain confidential and used anonymously to help us understand and and make recommendations about how to improve programs like this in the future. https://bit.ly/pebt-survey

Don’t miss out. Carve out some time to celebrate Halloween the Food Bank way with the 10th Annual Scare Away Hunger drive! Every year Concord High students "trick-or-treat" for food and fund donations for the Food Bank. Marathon Petroleum Corporation sponsors the event, matching dollar for dollar any monies collected during the drive up to $5,000. There's nothing tricky about making a difference! This year's event will take place on Friday, October 30th and is open to Concord residents who received a collection bag and flyer on their doorstep. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, there will be a contactless porch pick-up or drop off only format. Donation bags can be left on your doorstep along with any monetary donations in an attached envelope, or dropped off at the Concord High lot.

Reminiscing on our favorite Empty Bowls memories from years past! Like everything else in 2020, this year's event looks a little different. Until we can meet again in person we're asking you, our loyal supporters, to host your own virtual food drives. Every $1 raised provides 2 meals! Visit foodbankccs.org/emptybowls to get started and help us fill the bowls of our neighbors in need.