Alameda County Community Food Bank
Missions and Goals
To alleviate hunger by providing nutritious food and nutrition education to people in need, educating the public, and promoting public policies that address hunger and its root causes.
Provide food to 300 community agencies that serve on-site meals and/or food bags for their clients
Distribute bags of food to school children in need. Distribute fresh fruits and vegetables several times a week to member agencies.
Operate a toll-free emergency food helpline that makes over 2,000 referrals each month, conduct food stamp enrollment clinics and provide application assistance for federal nutrition programs.
Educate the community and public officials about the causes of hunger and poverty
Population Served
Low-income Alameda County residents.
Services Offered
Languages
English
Organization Information
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Main Office
Address: 7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, 94621
Phone: (510) 635-3663
Website: www.accfb.org
Email: outreach@accfb.org
Main Contact:
Contact: Elizabeth Gomez
Location: 7900 Edgewater Drv Oakland 94621
Email: outreach@accfb.org
Phone: (510) 635-3663
Fax: (510) 635-3773
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Parking
- Free Lot Public Transportation
- Accessible by AC Transit. - Destination: Edgewater Drive Hours:
Monday - Friday |
Services Offered
Delivery Method | |
| Basic Budgeting Creating individual and family budgets to help maximize income, meet payment obligations, and save money Click for Details undefined | Work Shop Coaching Phone Call |
| Financial Education and Management Group or one-on-one education on financial best-practices and money management techniques Click for Details undefined | Classes |
Delivery Method | |
| Benefits Enrollment Assistance with and enrollment in income support programs such as Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, and the self-sufficiency calculator Click for Details undefined | Drop In Schedule |
| Transportation Assistance in addressing transportation needs including enrollment in reduced fare programs for public transit, and budgeting for automobile purchase and upkeep Click for Details undefined | Coaching Drop In |