Click to help Food for Bay Area Families bring needed relief to local food banks
Food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are sounding the alarm as demand for food skyrockets — driven by the ongoing government shutdown that has left more than one million federal workers without pay and tens of thousands of families across the Bay Area uncertain about their next meal.
Many are now bracing for even tougher weeks ahead as nearly 42 million people across the country won't receive their full SNAP benefits for November.
For groups like the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, the situation is becoming critical.
"There has been confusion ever since the government shutdown started. And that panic and anxiety is really taking a toll on people experiencing hunger in our community," said Caitlin Sly, CEO of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
To help meet this urgent need, KPIX has once again partnered with local food banks and other organizations through the Food for Bay Area Families campaign, a community-wide effort to make sure every family has food on the table this holiday season.
For 23 years, KPIX's Food for Bay Area Families campaign has been a lifeline, helping raise critical funds to keep local food banks stocked and families fed.
But this year, the need is greater than ever. With more Bay Area families struggling to make ends meet — and many turning to food banks for the very first time — your support is urgently needed.
Every dollar you give provides two meals to neighbors in need. Your donation or volunteer time can make the difference between an empty plate and a warm meal this holiday season. Please give or volunteer today; our community is counting on you.
Make a cash donation of any amount to your area food bank:
- Alameda County Community Food Bank
- Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
- Redwood Empire Food Bank (Sonoma County)
- San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
- Second Harvest Silicon Valley (San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties)
If you aren't able to make a financial contribution, please consider volunteering.
Volunteers provide essential help getting food out into the community. A couple of hours of your time can really make a difference. To learn more about how you can help, click on the link to your area food bank below.
