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84% of our funding comes from individuals like you and for every $1 you donate, we can buy $7 worth of food.

VOLUNTEER

We rely on a small army of over 250 dedicated volunteers to keep the food supply flowing.

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For more than 40 years we have provide food assistance in a compassionate and caring environment to the Alameda community.

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Kind Words from Our Donors

We have benefited from your free food in the past, about $75 worth. We have the income now so we’re paying you back double as a gesture of thanks.

Ralph

A friend recently donated to honor me on my birthday. I was so touched, I am matching her donation.

Sandra

In memory of Grandpa Edmond. He survived WWII, starvation and displacement… but not COVID. In his 100 years he lifted up his generation before himself.

Karen

As a member of Temple Israel of Alameda, I am giving in the spirit of ‘tikkun olam’. Each of us is responsible for every other.

Alison

As part “Sewa Diwali” we would like us to help the community. We will try to support even more!!

Judhajit

I’ve been food insecure. It’s been 2 years since I was & yet buying food still makes me anxious. I want to help reduce that feeling.

Bill

There was a call to ‘Spread the Light’ by doing something special each day until Christmas.

Michelle

In memory of my mother, who never let the 5 of us kids go to school hungry!

Elizabeth

We made pies for thanksgiving. These are the proceeds. We are just passing them along to you.

Stephen

I’m donating my allowance because I want to make sure that people get enough food this winter.

Clay

Social justice begins with breakfast.

Karen

News and Events

Virtual Food Drive

A fun way to donate. Just like a grocery store checkout, but without the long lines.

In-Person Shopping is Back!

Allowing clients to choose the food they want to eat eliminates waste and provides a more respectful way to help those in need.

Our Mission

Founded in 1977, the Alameda Food Bank is a non-profit organization that helps Alameda community by providing nourishing food to those in need in a compassionate and respectful manner with the support of dedicated volunteers and local partners.

Food Bank Update

7 months into the pandemic and a lot has changed for us at the Alameda Food Bank. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re doing.