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FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO

CA · EIN 942418054 · $115.0M rev · operational · advocacy · infrastructure · www.foodbankccs.org
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The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano leads the fight to end hunger by distributing emergency and supplemental food, providing 2.7 million meals monthly. It operates direct food programs and partners with 245 local nonprofits to serve food-insecure individuals and families in Contra Costa and Solano counties, California. The organization also advocates for policy changes related to food insecurity.

activities · 72

what they do

direct service · 59
  • CalFresh Outreach and Enrollment Support Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance
    Conducts outreach and provides training, guidelines, and support to connect eligible individuals and households with CalFresh benefits, including targeted efforts during benefit lapses.
  • CalFresh Outreach and Enrollment Support Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance
    Provides CalFresh outreach services including guidelines, trainings, and support for outreach workers, and conducts direct outreach to connect eligible but unenrolled households with benefits.
  • CalFresh Outreach and Enrollment Support Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance
    Conducts outreach, provides training, and supports enrollment in CalFresh benefits for eligible individuals and households, including during disruptions such as the 2025 federal government shutdown.
  • CalFresh Outreach and Enrollment Support Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance
    Provides CalFresh outreach services, including guidelines, trainings, and outreach worker support, to connect eligible but unenrolled households with CalFresh benefits.
  • CalFresh outreach and enrollment support Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance
    Conducts outreach to connect eligible but unenrolled individuals and households with CalFresh benefits, offering guidelines, trainings, and support for outreach workers to increase access to nutrition assistance.
  • CalFresh outreach and enrollment support
    Provides CalFresh outreach services including application assistance, guidelines, trainings, and support for outreach workers to connect eligible households with benefits.
  • CalFresh outreach and enrollment support Public Benefits Enrollment Assistance
    Provides CalFresh outreach services including application assistance, guidelines, trainings, and support for outreach workers to connect eligible but unenrolled households with benefits.
  • Child and Youth Nutrition Programs School-Based Meal Programs
    Provides food support to children and students through programs like K-NOW, which delivers two breakfasts, two lunches, and two snacks per weekend, and the Dixon High Rams Vault program to address summer hunger.
  • College and Adult Education Pantry Support On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Provides food and logistical support to college and adult education school pantries to serve students experiencing food insecurity.
  • College and adult education pantry support On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Provides food and logistical support to college and adult education school pantries.
  • College and adult education pantry support On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Provides food and logistical support to college and adult education school pantries to serve students facing food insecurity.
  • Community Food Donation and Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Accepts food donations and provides food drive barrel services at both warehouse locations, while organizing volunteer opportunities that contribute the equivalent of 51 full-time employees annually.
  • Community food donation and collection
    Accepts food donations and provides food drive barrel services at both the Concord and Fairfield warehouses Monday through Saturday during specified hours.
  • Disaster Response and Emergency Food Aid Emergency Supply Distribution
    Serves as a second responder during crises and disasters, including economic downturns, government shutdowns, natural disasters, and public health emergencies. As Feeding America’s West Coast disaster response hub, the organization provides emergency meals, food, water, and long-term food assistance.
  • Disaster and emergency food response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Acts as a second responder during crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and government shutdowns, and serves as Feeding America’s West Coast disaster response hub.
  • Disaster and emergency response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Acts as a second responder during crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and government shutdowns, and serves as Feeding America’s West Coast disaster response hub by distributing emergency food and supplies.
  • Emergency and Disaster Response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Acts as a second responder during crises—including natural disasters, public health emergencies, and government shutdowns—by distributing emergency food supplies. Serves as Feeding America’s West Coast disaster response hub.
  • Emergency and Disaster Response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Acts as a second responder during crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and government shutdowns, including serving as Feeding America’s West Coast disaster response hub and providing emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown.
  • Emergency and Disaster Response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Acts as a second responder during crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and government shutdowns, including serving as Feeding America’s West Coast disaster response hub and providing emergency food assistance to affected individuals and communities.
  • Emergency and disaster response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Acts as a second responder during crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and government shutdowns, including distributing food during the 2025 federal government shutdown and serving as Feeding America’s West Coast disaster response hub for emergency food, water, and long-term assistance.
  • Food Distribution Scale and Nutritional Quality
    Distributes over 2.7 million meals per month, with 66% of distributed food consisting of produce, protein, and dairy.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Distributes food equivalent to 2.7 million meals per month, including 66% produce, protein, and dairy, to over 79,000 households facing hunger in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. This includes providing supplemental food, fresh produce, and pantry staples through various programs such as mobile markets, school partnerships, and direct distributions to seniors and medically referred patients.
  • Food Distribution through Partner Agencies
    Distributes food to over 79,000 households monthly by partnering with 245 local nonprofit organizations, including pantries, soup kitchens, and schools, providing access through Agency Express for online food ordering.
  • Food Distribution through Partner Agencies
    Distributes food to over 79,000 households monthly through a network of 245 partner agencies, including pantries, soup kitchens, and school programs. Provides online ordering via Agency Express to streamline access for partners.
  • Food Rescue and Warehouse Operations Food Distribution Network Management
    Operates two warehouses totaling 144,000 square feet in Concord and Fairfield, CA, rescuing over 9 million pounds of food annually from going to waste and distributing food equivalent to over 2.7 million meals per month.
  • Food Rescue and Waste Reduction Fresh Produce Rescue & Distribution
    Rescues over 9 million pounds of food annually from grocery stores and other sources to reduce food waste and expand food availability.
  • Food Rescue and Waste Reduction Fresh Produce Rescue & Distribution
    Rescues over 9 million pounds of food annually from grocery stores and other sources to reduce waste and increase access to nutritious food.
  • Food Sourcing and Warehouse Operations Food Distribution Network Management
    Operates two warehouses totaling 144,000 square feet in Concord and Fairfield, CA, to manage food donations and provide food drive barrel services. The organization also rescues over 9,000,000 pounds of food waste annually.
  • Food distribution through partner agencies and direct programs On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Distributes food equivalent to over 2.7 million meals per month to more than 79,000 households across Contra Costa and Solano Counties through a network of 245 partner agencies, mobile markets, school programs, and direct distributions. Provides shelf-stable staples, fresh produce, proteins, and dairy, with 66% of distributed food consisting of produce, protein, and dairy.
  • Food donation and food drive services
    Accepts food donations and provides food drive barrel services at both the Concord and Fairfield warehouse locations Monday through Saturday during specified hours.
  • Food donation collection and management
    Accepts food donations and provides food drive barrel services at warehouse locations in Concord and Fairfield, Monday through Saturday.
  • Food recovery and waste reduction Fresh Produce Rescue & Distribution
    Rescues over 9 million pounds of food annually from going to waste, redistributing it through partner agencies and programs.
  • Food rescue and waste reduction Fresh Produce Rescue & Distribution
    Rescues over 9 million pounds of food annually from grocery stores and other sources to prevent waste and increase access to nutritious food for food-insecure communities.
  • Food rescue and waste reduction Fresh Produce Rescue & Distribution
    Rescues over 9 million pounds of food annually from going to waste, redistributing it to neighbors in need.
  • Medical and community health food programs
    Provides supplemental food, including fresh produce, twice a month to patients referred by the Contra Costa County Health Department and operates a mobile pantry for Solano County Public Health patients prescribed healthy food.
  • Medically tailored food distribution
    Provides supplemental food, including fresh produce, twice a month to patients referred by the Contra Costa County Health Department and operates a mobile pantry for Solano County Public Health patients prescribed healthy food by medical providers.
  • Mobile Food Distribution Programs On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Operates mobile markets and pantries that deliver fresh produce and shelf-stable food directly to communities, including low-income seniors, students, and medically referred patients. Clients receive up to 15 pounds of produce and supplemental groceries twice per month.
  • Mobile Food Distribution and Pantry Programs On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Operates mobile markets and pantries that deliver fresh produce and shelf-stable food directly to communities, including specialized programs for seniors, students, and medical patients, with clients receiving up to 15 pounds of produce and supplemental groceries twice per month.
  • Mobile Food Pantry and Market Programs On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Operates mobile pantries and markets that deliver fresh produce and shelf-stable food directly to communities, including Solano County Public Health patients, low-income seniors, and families, with clients receiving up to 15 pounds of produce and supplemental groceries twice per month.
  • Mobile food distribution and mobile markets On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Delivers fresh produce and shelf-stable food to local communities through mobile markets and pantries, providing clients up to 15 pounds of produce and supplemental food items twice per month.
  • Mobile food distribution and produce delivery On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Delivers fresh produce and shelf-stable food to communities via mobile markets and pantries; clients receive up to 15 pounds of produce and supplemental groceries twice per month.
  • Mobile food pantries and produce delivery On-Campus and Pop-Up Food Pantries
    Operates mobile markets and mobile pantries that deliver fresh produce and supplemental food directly to communities, including low-income seniors, students, and medically referred patients. Clients receive up to 15 pounds of produce and other nutritious food twice per month.
  • Monthly food distribution Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes food equivalent to over 2.7 million meals per month to households in need across Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
  • Monthly food distribution to households in need
    Distributes food equivalent to over 2.7 million meals per month, serving more than 79,000 households facing hunger in Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
  • Nutrition and Health-Focused Food Assistance
    Provides medically tailored food assistance, including fresh produce and healthy staples, to patients referred by health departments and prescribed by medical providers, with 66% of distributed food consisting of produce, protein, and dairy.
  • Operation of warehouse and distribution infrastructure Food Distribution Network Management
    Operates two warehouses totaling 144,000 square feet in Concord and Fairfield, CA, serving as central hubs for food storage, distribution, and disaster response.
  • Operation of warehouse facilities Food Distribution Network Management
    Operates two warehouse locations in Concord and Fairfield, CA, totaling 144,000 square feet, to support food storage, distribution, and recovery operations.
  • Partner agency network and support Food Distribution Network Management
    Partners with 245 local nonprofit organizations and provides them with food and operational support, including online food ordering through Agency Express.
  • School and student nutrition programs School-Based Meal Programs
    Partners with low-income schools and districts to provide fresh produce, weekend meals, and summer food support through programs like K-NOW and the Dixon High Rams Vault.
  • School and youth nutrition programs School-Based Meal Programs
    Partners with schools and districts to address child hunger through programs like the Dixon High Rams Vault, K-NOW weekend meals, and after-school distributions, providing meals and fresh produce to students and families.
  • School and youth nutrition programs School-Based Meal Programs
    Runs targeted programs to address childhood and student hunger, including the K-NOW weekend meal program for school-aged children, summer hunger relief via the Dixon High Rams Vault, and partnerships with low-income schools to distribute fresh produce through meal and after-school programs.
  • Senior food distribution Congregate Meals for Seniors
    Provides free healthy pantry staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month to low-income seniors aged 55 and older.
  • Senior food distribution program Congregate Meals for Seniors
    Provides free healthy pantry staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month to low-income seniors aged 55 and older.
  • Support for partner agencies and food networks Food Distribution Network Management
    Partners with 245 local nonprofit organizations, providing food, training, and online ordering access through Agency Express to support food distribution efforts.
  • Organizes volunteer opportunities for community members to support food bank operations, with annual volunteer effort equivalent to 51 full-time employees.
  • Warehouse Operations and Food Storage Food Distribution Network Management
    Operates two warehouse facilities totaling 144,000 square feet in Concord and Fairfield, CA, to store and distribute food across Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
  • Warehouse and Logistics Operations Food Distribution Network Management
    Operates two warehouses totaling 144,000 square feet in Concord and Fairfield, CA, which serve as central hubs for food storage, distribution, and donation processing.
  • Warehouse operations and food storage Food Distribution Network Management
    Operates two warehouse facilities totaling 144,000 square feet in Concord and Fairfield, CA, to store and distribute food across the region.
  • Youth and School-Based Food Programs School-Based Meal Programs
    Partners with schools and districts to address childhood hunger through programs like K-NOW (providing weekend meals) and the Dixon High Rams Vault to combat summer hunger.
capacity building · 13
  • Data and Reporting Infrastructure Program Data Collection & Management
    Collects and manages reporting data from partner agencies, USDA programs, and recovery efforts to support operational transparency and program evaluation.
  • Data and Reporting Management Program Data Collection & Management
    Collects and manages reporting data from partner pantries, soup kitchens, USDA programs, and grocery recovery efforts to support operational oversight and accountability.
  • Data and Reporting Management for Partner Programs Program Data Collection & Management
    Collects and manages reporting data from partner pantries, soup kitchens, USDA programs, and grocery recovery efforts to support program oversight and accountability.
  • Data and reporting management Program Data Collection & Management
    Collects and manages reporting data from partner pantries, soup kitchens, USDA programs, and grocery recovery efforts to support program operations and accountability.
  • Data and reporting management Program Data Collection & Management
    Collects and manages reporting data from pantries, soup kitchens, USDA programs, and grocery recovery efforts to support program oversight and accountability.
  • Food distribution data and reporting management Program Data Collection & Management
    Collects and manages reporting data from pantries, soup kitchens, USDA programs, and grocery recovery efforts to support program operations and accountability.
  • Partner Agency Support and Capacity Building Food Distribution Network Management
    Partners with 245 local nonprofit organizations, offering them opportunities to become partner agencies or host food distribution sites. This includes providing online food ordering access through Agency Express and collecting reporting data from various food assistance programs.
  • Partner agency support and network management
    Supports a network of 245 partner agencies by offering opportunities to host food distributions, providing online food ordering through Agency Express, and supplying food to college and adult education school pantries.
  • Volunteer Program Management Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Organizes and manages volunteer opportunities that contribute the equivalent of 51 full-time employees annually to support food bank operations.
  • Volunteer Program Management Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Organizes and manages volunteer opportunities for community members, with annual volunteer effort equivalent to 51 full-time employees supporting food bank operations.
  • Volunteer program management Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Organizes and manages volunteer opportunities for community members, with annual volunteer effort equivalent to 51 full-time employees supporting food bank operations.
  • Volunteer program management Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Organizes and manages volunteer opportunities that contribute the equivalent of 51 full-time employees annually to support food bank operations.
  • Volunteer program management
    Organizes volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups, with annual volunteer effort equivalent to 51 full-time employees.
strategies · 38

how they think

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named programs · 12

what they call their work

Agency Partners
Partners with 245 local nonprofits including soup kitchens, church pantries, and childcare centers to distribute food
CalFresh Outreach
Conducts outreach to enroll eligible but unenrolled households in CalFresh (SNAP), the most effective hunger-fighting tool in California
College Pantry Program
Supports food pantries at local junior colleges, four-year colleges, and adult education schools
Community Produce Program
Delivers fresh produce to local communities using refrigerated trucks as mobile farmers markets; clients receive up to 15 pounds of produce twice per month
Disaster Relief
Acts as Feeding America’s West Coast hub for disaster response, providing Ready-Set Meals, food, water, and long-term assistance after emergencies
Extra Helpings
Provides supplemental food, including fresh produce, twice a month to patients referred by the Contra Costa County Health Department
Farm 2 Kids
Partners with low-income schools to provide fresh produce through school lunch and after-school programs
Kids Nutrition on Weekends (K-NOW)
Provides school-aged children with two breakfasts, two lunches, and two snacks to bridge the weekend meal gap
Mobile Food Pharmacy
Mobile pantry for Solano County Public Health patients prescribed healthy food and fresh produce by medical providers
Mobile Pantry Distributions
Provides fresh fruits, vegetables, shelf-stable pantry staples, proteins, and dairy through mobile distributions
School Pantry Program
Makes healthy pantry staples available at select elementary, middle, and high schools
Senior Food Program
Provides low-income seniors aged 55+ with free healthy pantry staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • 245 local nonprofits Partner — Network of local nonprofit organizations partnered with for food distribution
  • California Association of Food Banks Partner — Partners with the produce industry through the California Association of Food Banks to receive fresh, local, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  • Contra Costa County Health Department Partner — Refers patients to the Extra Helpings program for supplemental food.
  • Costco Partner — Partner retailer in grocery recovery program for food redistribution.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of Feeding America’s national network of food banks.
  • Feeding America Network — West Coast hub for disaster response within the Feeding America network.
  • Find Food Map Partner — Collaborates with the Find Food Map to help individuals locate food distribution sites.
  • Philanthropy Support Volunteer Program Partner — Volunteer program supporting philanthropy efforts at the Food Bank.
  • Safeway Partner — Partner retailer in grocery recovery program for food redistribution.
  • Solano County Public Health Partner — Patients referred by Solano County Public Health receive prescribed food through the Mobile Food Pharmacy.
  • St. Bonaventure’s food pantry Partner — Partner agency providing food pantry services in Concord.
  • Target Partner — Partner retailer in grocery recovery program for food redistribution.
  • USDA Government — Partner in reporting and food distribution programs.
  • USDA Government — Receives 100% American-grown food and funds through USDA programs including TEFAP and CSFP.