Support the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano continues to support our neighbors through this uncertain time. The Food Bank also helps to supply many local food pantries run by Concord faith communities. 

The Food Bank has multiple ways to accept food donations. Every $1 donated provides enough food for two meals.

• Virtual food drives - read more here
• Food drives in your congregation - read more here
• Food donations from community members - see below

Food Donation Drop-Off (Contra Costa County): 

The Food Bank has food bins around the county. Click here to download a list. 

You can also drop off smaller quantities of nonperishable food at the Concord warehouse:

• Location: 4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520.
• Warehouse Hours for Donations:
  • Monday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.
  • Tuesday–Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
  • Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Saturday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Most Needed Items: The Food Bank recommends donating healthy, nonperishable food you would like to eat. Key items include:

• Nut butters (peanut, almond), jam/jelly/honey.
• Canned tuna and chicken (in water).
• Boxed macaroni and cheese.
• Shelf-stable milk.
• Beans/lentils (dry or canned) and rice.
• Canned soups/vegetables/tomato products (low sodium, easy open).
• Whole grain cereals/crackers and whole wheat/grain pasta.

There are also many Food Bank-supported “pantries” operated by faith communities and others, all important distribution points for food. These pantries may also accept donations and volunteers. Click here for more information. 

Please note: The Food Bank cannot accept glass containers, food past its 'best by' date, open/partially-used products, alcohol, or frozen/refrigerated foods.

You can also support the Food Bank financially or by volunteering. Click the following links for further information:

• To volunteer
• To make a financial donation

Support the Monument Crisis Center

Monument Crisis Center (MCC) anticipates a surge in demand as families who depend on CalFresh turn to charities for emergency assistance. The center is actively expanding its food storage capacity to meet this need. There are also several seasonal food donation programs underway. Please see the flyers linked below. 

General Food Donation Drop-Off:

• Location: 1990 Market Street, Concord, CA 94520.
• Donation Drop-Off Times: Monday - Wednesday, 9 AM - 12 PM.

Most Needed Items for Client Families: 

MCC needs these items to fill every bag of groceries.

• Cereal, tuna, peanut butter, and canned meals.
• Other needed canned or boxed pantry items include vegetables, fruits, mac & cheese, pasta, soups, oatmeal, beans, and rice.

Items for Homeless Snack Bags: MCC also accepts donations specifically for snack bags for homeless individuals.

• Granola bars, cheese crackers, fruit snacks, protein bars, beef jerky, Slim Jims or Spam, canned tuna, dried fruit, pudding cups or juice, small bottled water, and plastic spoons or forks.

Printable Flyers with Foods Needed Lists

The following flyers can be downloaded, printed, or emailed to help spread the word. 

• Ready-to-Eat snack bags for the homeless
• Thanksgiving Food Drive 2025
• Holiday Food Box Program 2025
• All Monument Crisis Center programs

Financial Donations: If you don't have time to shop, you can support MCC by texting MCC to 41-444, mailing a check to P.O. Box 23973 Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523, or visiting the link below.

You can also support the Monument Crisis Center financially or by volunteering. Click the following links for further information:

• To volunteer
• To make a financial donation

Support the White Pony Express

WPE is launching its year-end campaign, "Food in Motion, Love in Action," to meet the surge in need and sustain WPE operations through the coming months. Every volunteer shift, every dollar, every donated food item directly supports their mission to serve with compassion and efficiency.

Fill the hunger gap: WPE Countywide Food Drive

Drop Off Location: 2470 Bates Avenue, Suite D, Concord

MON-FRI 8 am - 3 pm  |  SAT-SUN 8 am - 2 pm

The White Pony Express continues to organize a county-wide food drive to support our neighbors.

You can help ensure access to nutritious groceries for the thousands of households that are still struggling. A rapid community response will provide food security to our under-resourced neighbors.

Requested Items: 

• Nut butters (peanut, almond)
• Canned meats
• Shelf-stable milk.
• Beans/lentils (dry or canned)
• Canned soups and chili

Printable / Emailable Flyer

The following flyer can be downloaded, printed, or emailed. 

• Food Drive Information Sheet

You can also support the White Pony Express financially or by volunteering. Click the following links for further information:

• To volunteer
• To make a financial donation

Help People Find Food Resources Now

If you or someone you know is struggling to find food, please use these resources:

• Find Food by Location: Use the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano's site to find local food pantries, mobile distributions, and soup kitchens near you:
  • Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Find Food
• Monument Crisis Center: If you are in the Concord, CA, area, the Monument Crisis Center provides food distribution on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. Review their site for required registration documents and hours:
  • Monument Crisis Center - Food Distribution
• Another Food Finder Resource: FoodFinder.us is another useful tool for finding food pantries nearby. 

Print and distribute this downloadable flyer to get information to people who do not have access to this post. The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department produced this flyer.