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Contact: Judyth Collin
Alameda County Community Food Bank Director
30 March 2007 -- (Oakland, CA) Suzan Bateson, Executive Director of the Alameda County Community Food Bank, is a recipient of the East Bay Business Time’s 2007 Women of Distinction Award. In an event on March 29 in Pleasanton, 25 of the region’s most influential women were honored. Recognized were women who have made a difference in their communities, blazed new trails and are leaving a mark on East Bay business. "I am honored to receive this award," said Bateson. "I'm fortunate to lead the Alameda County Community Food Bank, which is a dynamic and exciting organization with a dedicated staff and board of directors. I’m proud of our accomplishments – during my tenure we’ve implemented an extensive and well-regarded food stamp outreach program, increased distribution of fresh produce and purchased a food distribution facility." Bateson joined the Alameda County Community Food Bank, located in Oakland California, as executive director in 2001. She is dedicated to ending hunger in our communities, especially childhood hunger, and her work focuses on ensuring that low-income children and adults receive healthy and nutritious food. She oversees the operation of a $17 million public benefit organization, which distributes more than 12 million pounds of food annually and serves 240,000 low-income people each year. Bateson serves on the Board of Directors of the California Association of Food Banks, a statewide advocacy organization, as well as the Center for Community Based Organizations. She has served on statewide and national panels that address anti-hunger advocacy, nutrition education and obesity prevention. She lives with her family in Moraga, California.
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