CalFresh Awareness Month

CalFresh, known nationwide as SNAP (formerly known as “food stamps”), is the first line of defense against hunger in Alameda County. For every meal that food banks provide, CalFresh/SNAP provides nine. 

This CalFresh Awareness Month, federal funding for the SNAP program is at risk so it is even more critical to spread awareness and use your voice to oppose SNAP cuts. More information about how to apply for CalFresh benefits can be found at foodnow.net. And, if you’re looking to get involved further in our CalFresh outreach efforts as a volunteer, you can reach out to volunteer@accfb.org (or just reply to this email) to learn more about our Community Ambassador opportunities.  

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Grooving for Good  

Harvey Wainapel’s jazz quartet “Alegritude” will be performing a benefit concert with all proceeds going to ACCFB this Saturday, June 1. Get your tickets for this event at Coventry Grove in Kensington for an afternoon of joyful Brazilian jazz that will support hunger relief in Alameda County.  

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We hope to see you on June 6 at Night on the Town at the Oakland Museum of California! This free First Friday event will have family-friendly activities, food from Off the Grid for purchase, museum entry (ticket required), and opportunities to engage with the Food Bank’s work and support our mission. Get the latest at accfb.org/night-on-the-town.

LGBTQ+ Pride Day of Service 

We are so excited to celebrate Pride Month with you all! Sign up for a morning or afternoon shift at our LGBTQ+ Pride Day of Service on Saturday, June 7 to come together to celebrate pride, service, and community!  

Volunteers at Hunger Action Day  

Last month, over 50 community members, volunteers, and staff from ACCFB participated in Hunger Action Day: a day of advocacy for anti-hunger legislation at the State Capitol.  

“I’m always messaging out to volunteers in the warehouse to get involved with advocacy. To then go see what we’re doing with our legislators was a more tangible thing — that’s where the rubber meets the road. We got to be in the Capitol, meeting with those that are making decisions. Being with other food bankers and community members was a powerful experience.”  
        —Ren Almanzor, Volunteer Logistics Coordinator  

See our 2025 policy agenda to learn more about what we’re advocating for and if you’d like to take action, check out our ongoing opportunities.  

Cast Your Vote

It’s award season in the East Bay and you have a chance to spread the word about ACCFB to even more folks! 

 Vote for us in three different categories for Best of Oakland Magazine: Best Charitable Event, Best Nonprofit, and Best Place to Volunteer. Note you’ll need to verify your email address when you vote.  

But wait, there’s more! You can also nominate us for East Bay Express’ Best Nonprofit. Find ACCFB in the “Goods and Services” category.   
 

We thank you for your support of the work of Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Stay safe and be well.