Alameda County Community Food Bank

2007 Press Releases

December 10, 2007

San Francisco and Alameda County Food Banks Fly High with JetBlue Donation
—$80,000 Donation Marks JetBlue’s Dedication to Bay Area Communities—

November 27, 2007

Oranges Are Rolling Into Food Bank
(Media Advisory)

November 13, 2007

20th Anniversary of “Scouting for Food” Goes Green
—Scouts Distribute Paper Door-hangers in Advance of the Annual Food Drive—

October 11, 2007

National Study Reveals Food Stamp Participation Up in Alameda County
—Report shows $34 million in unclaimed benefits in 2005—

October 10, 2007

"Party Planning for the Holidays" to Benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank
—Oakland Entrepreneurs Barbara Llewellyn & Ron Morgan Showcase Talents—

September 26, 2007

Holiday Food Drive Season Begins
—Alameda County Community Food Bank Hosts Breakfast Kick-off Event, Oct. 2—

September 13, 2007

“Hope Not Hunger” Awards to be Presented at Alameda County Community Food Bank’s 5th Annual Fundraiser
-“Savor the Season” Features California-grown Food and Wine, September 23-

September 6, 2007

15th Annual High Holy Days Food Drive Kicks Off Holiday Food Drive Season
-Food Collection Efforts from September 12 – 22 Will Benefit Food Bank-

August 27, 2007

New Data Reveals Alameda County Leads State in Boosting Food Stamp Enrollment
-Participation Increases Nearly 20 Percent in 2006;
Food Bank First in State to Pilot Electronic Submissions-

August 7, 2007

Alameda County Community Food Bank Reports Food Crisis
-Food Helpline Calls at an All-time High-

June 21, 2007

Free Summer Lunch Provides Nutritious Meals to Children
-140 School and Community Sites in Alameda County Open for Children-

June 5, 2007

Alameda County Community Food Bank and Kraft Foods will team up on National Hunger Awareness Day, June 5
-Food Bank is one of 10 recognized nationwide for outstanding work as part of Kraft Community Nutrition Program 10th Anniversary-

May 31, 2007

Bat Against Hunger with the Oakland A's "Food Bank Wednesdays"
-Free Game Tickets Offered With Food Donations-

May 18, 2007

Second Annual "Empty Bowls" Event Highlights Hunger Awareness Day, June 5
-Chef Ann Cooper, Renegade Lunch Lady, Is Keynote Speaker-

May 17, 2007

Food Stamp Program Marks 30th Anniversary
-Grant from Annie E. Casey Foundation to Alameda County Community Food Bank Aids in Application Assistance-

May 2, 2007

Alameda County Community Food Bank Welcomes New Board Members
-Representatives from the Health, Law and Finance Sectors Elected-

April 26, 2007

15th Annual Letter Carriers' Food Drive
-Alameda County Community Food Bank hopes to receive 100,000 pounds of food-

April 19, 2007

The Oakland Food and Fitness Community Collaborative Receives W.K. Kellogg Funding
-Alameda County Community Food Bank Heads Up Effort-

March 30, 2007

Alameda County Community Food Bank Director
Wins Women of Distinction Award

March 12, 2007

Calendar of Events
Alameda County Community Food Bank
-"Nourishing Our Neighborhoods"-

February 22, 2007

Alameda County Community Food Bank Launches "Mission: Nutrition" Capital Campaign
-Food Bank Halfway to $5 Million Goal-

February 5, 2007

Holiday Food Drive Nets Over Half Million Pounds for Alameda County Community Food Bank
-Food Drive Sponsors To Be Recognized at Awards Event, Feb. 8-

January 29, 2007

Alameda County Community Food Bank Welcomes Wells Fargo Executive to Board of Directors
-Former Charles Schwab executive Beth Sawi named as Board President-

January 18, 2007

Alameda County Community Food Bank Announces Director of Finance

January 17, 2007

CITRUS FREEZE SQUEEZES FOOD BANKS
-Orange Distribution Cancelled at Alameda County Community Food Bank-

Press Releases

Media Contact:
Judyth Collin
510-635-3663, ext.330
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