How we support hungry college students
“More than 500 UC Berkeley students have applied for food stamps since January, up from 111 in all of 2016, and just 41 the year before, said Michael Altfest, spokesman for the Alameda County Community...
View ArticleWorking to Strengthen SNAP
We can’t end hunger without ending poverty and inequity – which is why our advocacy team works at all levels of government to strengthen and expand programs that benefit low-income households. CalFresh...
View ArticleA CalFresh expansion decades in the making
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Perkins. You are not eligible to receive CalFresh benefits.” I’ve had to relay this disappointing message too many times to too many neighbors. For many people living on Supplemental...
View ArticleCompleting the Count: Why Supporting the Census Matters
Every ten years, the U.S. Constitution mandates that we as a country come together – as one US Census Bureau representative called it – “for a big family portrait.” The purpose of this snapshot is to...
View ArticleOpposing the CatEl Rule Change
No one deserves to go hungry. Yet, millions of American workers struggle to put food on the table. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves as the first line of defense against...
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How COVID-19 is affecting Communities of Color
As data on COVID-19 emerges, it’s clear that Communities of Color are being hit harder by the pandemic in Alameda County. Take a look at these maps created by our Research Team. One highlights food...
View ArticleWe count. Therefore, we must be counted.
I have skepticism. As a Black man in America, I have over 500 years of evidence to affirm and legitimize my skepticism, particularly as it relates to the federal government. From a constitution that...
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Building Relationships in Berkeley through Mobile Pantry
What a difference a trailer makes. That’s what Bob Whalen says as he hauls a gleaming silver and white carriage to roadside encampments in Berkeley. Whalen is the food services manager at Dorothy Day...
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Advocacy Works
The sound of cars funneling through the drive-through distribution could be heard in the background as Katherine Avila dialed into the virtual meeting with the assembly member. It was a busy day at...
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Executive Director Suzan Bateson’s comments on the American Rescue Plan
Today, March 5, 2021, our Executive Director, Suzan Bateson was invited by U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee to share an update on our COVID-19 response efforts and the importance of the American Rescue...
View ArticleCalFresh Outreach: A 20 year legacy
Twenty years ago, Liz Gomez — then the Food Bank’s emergency food helpline coordinator — noticed an alarming trend among callers seeking same-day food assistance. Despite being our country’s first line...
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