Food Bank Blog
Susan’s zucchini bake
This easy and tasty zucchini recipe comes to us from Susan, a hunger fighter in El Cerrito. Susan shares: “The Zucchini Bake can be a main
What you need to know about funding cuts to food banks, SNAP, and Medicaid
Last updated June 11, 2025 You may have heard on the news that government funding cuts are impacting the Food Bank – and more cuts
It’s CalFresh Awareness Month – test your knowledge!
May is CalFresh Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating with a quiz! Answer the questions below to see if you know all the ways CalFresh (SNAP
Meet your Food Bank Team: Food Sorting Coordinators
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.
5 Reasons to Save CalFresh (SNAP)
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
The Food Bank’s 2025 Legislative Agenda is here!
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
More food, less waste
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
Roasted Cauliflower Three Ways
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
50 years of supporting families with Richmond Emergency Food Pantry
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
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”
