Vote Out Hunger
A LEGACY OF ADVOCACY When food banks were first established, they were designed to meet emergency need for food — but that role has evolved to include advocacy along with food distribution. Today food banks like ours have a
A Win-Win in the Fight Against Hunger
By Shalini Sharp Growing up in downtown Detroit, I saw massive income inequality and how people lived side-by-side but in vastly different worlds. I’ve now lived in the Bay Area for many years, and things have gotten even tougher
Success Is a Journey, Not a Destination
By Elizabeth Gomez Twenty-five years ago, I headed back to the work force after having a baby. I saw a job for a receptionist at Alameda County Community Food Bank and mailed in my resume on special resume paper.
Hunger Action Month is Here
September is Hunger Action Month – a month when we all unite to end hunger and its root causes. After some monumental advocacy wins this summer, our focus this September is ensuring that all of us are ready to
August Advocacy Update: Celebrating Wins
By Ezer Pamintuan, Policy Advocate We're fewer than 100 days from the midterm election on November 8. As with every election, hunger is on the ballot. As we head into election season, we thought it would be a good
