Service Name: FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO (FOOD BANKS/FOOD DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSES)

Organization Name: FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO

• Description: Distributes food to over 180 charitable agencies throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties, including soup kitchens and emergency food pantries, which provide free food to county residents in crisis situations, and to agencies such as low-income child care centers and schools for the disabled that prepare meals for a particular group of disadvantaged individuals. Coordinates monthly distribution of free government surplus commodities (Food Assistance Program), Senior Food Program which provides supplemental food items twice a month to low-income seniors, age 55 and over. Provides 15-25 pounds of fresh produce twice per month to qualified low income families at various distribution sites. Offers Food for Children program for kids 4-6 who are referred by WIC or other community agency. Assists clients with CalFresh applications. Clients can call to complete application by phone or walk-in to a CCHS clinic for in-person assistance. Food Bank staff member is available 8am-12pm on the following days and clinics: Pittsburg Health Center Lobby, Thursday; George & Cynthia Miller Wellness Center Lobby, Friday; West County Health Center Lobby, Wednesday; Concord Health Center Lobby, Tuesday; Antioch Health Center, Thursday; 1st and 3rd Thursday at Brentwood Health Center.
• Website: http://www.foodbankccs.org
• Phone(s): (925) 676-7543
• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7am-7pm; Friday, 8-3pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8-3:30pm
• Eligibility: Contra Costa or Solano County resident in need of food assistance
• Requirements: None
• Areas Served:
  • Solano United States
  • Contra Costa United States
• Categories:
  • Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses