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.


Languages
English

Organization Information
Main Office
Address: 7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, 94621
Phone: (510) 635-3663
Website: www.accfb.org


Main Contact:
Contact: Elizabeth Gomez
Location: 7900 Edgewater Drv Oakland 94621
Phone: (510) 635-3663
Fax: (510) 635-3773
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

Work Shop
Coaching
Phone Call
Financial Education and Management
Group or one-on-one education on financial best-practices and money management techniques

Classes
Delivery Method
Benefits Enrollment
Assistance with and enrollment in income support programs such as Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, and the self-sufficiency calculator

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

Coaching
Drop In