When our neighbors need food assistance for themselves or a loved one, the Hunger Lifeline is often the first number they call. Since COVID-19 began to fundamentally shift the world around us, the number of calls coming through this line have tripled – and show no signs of slowing down. Take an inside look behind the scenes. Read More
It’s hard to believe that it’s only been about eight weeks since the impacts of COVID-19 began to fundamentally shift the world around us. Read More
Volunteers have always been part of the backbone that supports the food bank's work. However, this #VolunteerAppreciationWeek is a special one as our amazing and dedicated volunteers have stepped up selflessly to ensure that their neighbors don't go hungry during the current pandemic. Take an #InsideLook at three of our volunteers who are lending a helping hand. Read More
With many of our neighbors more vulnerable than ever during this pandemic, our community has stepped up in big ways to help. Check out these 5 amazing ways the local community has come together to assist those struggling during these uncertain times. Read More
Hunger stretches across the map of our area. But in a region known for its affluence, that can be challenging to see. The CAFB's Hunger Heat Map reveals the breadth of this 'invisible problem'—and lets us know where help is most needed. Read More
For most of her life, Wanda spent time giving back. But when an illness caused her to lose her vision, the community that she had supported became her lifeline. Read More
From humble beginnings in a modest warehouse to serving almost half a million area residents, read on to learn how the CAFB grew to become the anchor of our region's hunger relief infrastructure. Read More
It was a privilege to join our community on January 21st in honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy as we kicked off our 40th year – and as we strive to do every day. We’re deeply proud to serve this community, and never more so than when we’re reminded that the roots of that service lie in the pursuit of justice. Read More
To address the root causes of hunger and inequity in our region, the CAFB is finding need new and innovative approaches. Food can be a powerful catalyst for change and for more inclusive economic growth that begins to address our region’s inequities. That's why our next stage of work will seek to harness that power. Read More
It was a big year at the food bank. As we wave goodbye to 2019, here’s a look back at some of the top media stories we had the opportunity to be a part of this year. Read More
