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The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano has been serving the communities of Contra Costa and Solano counties for over 30 years. The Food Bank currently provides food to 98,000 hungry people in need every month. Children, homeless families, low-income seniors, and others receive free meals and food baskets through a network of 180 charitable agencies with 296 distribution sites supported by the Food Bank. To find out how you can assist the Food Bank in their work call (800) 870-FOOD or visit www.foodbankccs.org. For any questions you can send us a message through Myspace. Thanks!!
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Did you know that September is National Hunger Action Month?
Hunger Action Month is an opportunity to engage in the fight against domestic hunger. The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is planning many events to help people take action against hunger. You can help by participating in one – or all – of these events.
Empty Bowls September 2: Concord warehouse September 4: Fairfield warehouse Join us for a simple meal of bread and soup served in a handcrafted bowl and get a behind the scenes look at the Food Bank. Limited seating. Call 925-771-1310 to reserve your space.
Family Volunteer Day September 6: Fairfield warehouse September 7: Concord warehouse Join us for a family-friendly service learning opportunity for adults and kids 5 years and older. Registration required. Please call 925-676-7543 ext 209 to register.
September 19 – 21: Fill your tank and help fill the need Help raise $10,000 by purchasing gas at USA and Tesoro gas stations from September 19th through the 21st. Tesoro Golden Eagle Refinery and USA Petroleum will donate funds for every gallon sold to the Food Bank.
Hunger Action Month Food Drive Donate a different item each week in September. Click here to find a drop off location near you. Or click here host your own Food Drive.
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Call the Governor on AB 2844!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMy9L3v1clI

The Governor has said that he will not sign any bills on his desk until the state passes a budget. Because there is still no budget deal looming, we've extended our request for calls until bills are released for the Governor to sign. Make your voice heard!!

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Posted by Food Bank on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:12:00 PST

Take Action in September

Dear Friend, Did you know that September is National Hunger Action Month? Hunger Action Month is dedicated to the men, women, and children who face hunger and food insecurity every day. As you know, ...
Posted by Food Bank on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:22:00 PST

Hunger in the News

Food Banks on The Today Show (VIDEO 2:42) The Today Show, May 28, 2008 More families flock to food banks.  Rising food and gas prices have pushed many families to seek help from food banks to p...
Posted by Food Bank on Wed, 28 May 2008 03:24:00 PST

A Lemonade Stand For Charity

http://www.parents.com/family-life/work-money-poli... Get your kids involved this Summer. Host a lemonade stand and donate the proceeds to your favorite charity....
Posted by Food Bank on Tue, 27 May 2008 09:39:00 PST

Fruits & Veggies More Matters » FoodChamps.org

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/?page_i... This looks like fun! Give it a try....
Posted by Food Bank on Fri, 09 May 2008 10:02:00 PST

California tax check-off program

To remind Californians how simple it is to make a contribution to one or more of the eleven charitable funds participating in the state’s voluntary tax check-off program, the month of March has ...
Posted by Food Bank on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:39:00 PST

Back from DC

Food Bank reps went to Washington DC to learn about anti-hunger policies and meet with our representatives. After visiting with staff from Rep. Miller and Tauscher's offices in DC this week, it is eve...
Posted by Food Bank on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:16:00 PST

The time is right to enact a final Farm Bill

LARRY SLY From the communityContra Costa TimesArticle Launched: 02/09/2008 03:04:06 AM PSTEVERY DAY the front page proclaims another devastating piece of news. More home foreclosures and increase...
Posted by Food Bank on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:20:00 PST

top friends

If the Food Bank is one of your top friends, please let us know! Thanks for helping to spread the word about the problem of hunger in our community....
Posted by Food Bank on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:03:00 PST

Get free Food Bank green gear!

Sign up for the Food Bank's E-News Alert before March 1, 2008 and get 2 Food Bank green wristbands (one for you and one to share with a friend). Sign up for our E-News...
Posted by Food Bank on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:02:00 PST