Beyond Food
By Ezer Pamintuan, Policy Advocate “Hunger advocates we unite, standing up for human rights!” ACCFB staff, volunteers, and community members were among the sea of people chanting in unison as we gathered in front of the steps of the
Cesar Chavez Day 2022
By Nick Musni, Community Organizer “From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength.” — Cesar Chavez Every year on
MCC East Bay’s Refugee Response
By Alexa Senter, Marketing & Communications Manager As you may already know, Alameda County is home to the country's largest community of Afghans and Afghan Americans. This vibrant community has contributed to the rich tapestry of the East Bay's history, economy, and
Building Our BOLDEST Policy Agenda Yet
By Henry Easton Koehler and Nick Musni, Community Organizers As a recently expanded, seven-person cohort, our Policy & Partnerships team works to advance policies that will move us closer to eradicating hunger. Our roles as the Food Bank's Community
A Stance Against School Closures Is a Stance Against Hunger
By Nick Musni, Community Organizer As February enters our rear-view mirror and we move forward to March, we reflect on this timely truth: To honor Black History, we must invest in Black futures. On Tuesday, February 8, Oakland Unified