Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Address
4010 Nelson Avenue
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 676-7543
Description:
Distributes food to over 180 charitable agencies throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties, including soup kitchens and emergency food pantries, which provide free food to county residents in crisis situations, and to agencies such as low-income child care centers and schools for the disabled that prepare meals for a particular group of disadvantaged individuals. Offers Senior Food Program which provides supplemental food items twice a month to low-income seniors, age 55 and over. Provides 15-25 pounds of fresh produce twice per month to qualified low income families at various distribution sites.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 13, 2022
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
4010 Nelson Avenue
Concord, CA 94520
Mailing
4010 Nelson Avenue
Concord, CA 94520
Contacts
Joel Sjostrom
Primary Contact
President and Chief Executive Officer
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(925) 676-7543
Fax
(925) 671-7933
Toll-Free
(855) 309-3663
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Services
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Description
Distributes food to over 180 charitable agencies throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties, including soup kitchens and emergency food pantries, which provide free food to county residents in crisis situations, and to agencies such as low-income child care centers and schools for the disabled that prepare meals for a particular group of disadvantaged individuals. Coordinates monthly distribution of free government surplus commodities (Food Assistance Program), Senior Food Program which provides supplemental food items twice a month to low-income seniors, age 55 and over. Provides 15-25 pounds of fresh produce twice per month to qualified low income families at various distribution sites. Offers Food for Children program for kids 4-6 who are referred by WIC or other community agency.
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7am - 7pm; Friday, 8am - 3pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 3:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Contra Costa or Solano County resident in need of food assistance
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English only
Service Area
Contra Costa County, Solano County
Geography Served
- California
- Contra Costa County
- Solano County
- Contra Costa County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities with various tasks related to providing food to low-income individuals including, sorting food, distributing food in the community, bagging produce, office, and clerical work.
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7am - 7pm; Friday, 8am - 3pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 3:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Individual interested in volunteering the food bank
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website
Languages
English and Spanish; other languages are welcomed
Service Area
Contra Costa County, Solano County
Geography Served
- California
- Contra Costa County
- Solano County
- Contra Costa County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Helps families and individuals apply for CalFresh, a public benefit program formerly known as Food Stamps. Educates families on the eligibility process and helps them navigate the application. Clients can call to complete application by phone.
Hours
Phone: Monday-Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Contra Costa or Solano County resident in need of food assistance
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call to complete phone application
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa County, Solano County
Geography Served
- California
- Contra Costa County
- Solano County
- Contra Costa County
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Telephone Numbers
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