Alameda County Virtual Food Drive

On this day of service – or any other day of the year – we are proud to host a virtual food drive benefitting the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Please go here to make a contribution of any amount: https://www.vfd-accfb.org/GroupHome.aspx?ID=7817

The Alameda County Community Food Bank estimates the need for food assistance has doubled since the start of the pandemic. ACCFB is distributing more than 1 million pounds of food per week. That’s enough food for 70,000 people daily. Many key items we regularly distribute – rice, beans, and canned tuna – are costing 40-75% more than before the pandemic. We purchase most of the food we distribute, and are spending over $1 million a month on food. That’s 5-6 times more than pre-COVID expenses.

We expect a prolonged response to the pandemic. We’ve learned from past emergencies that it will take months, even years, for people affected to be fully back on their feet. We’re in this for the long haul. ACCFB is committed to being here for our neighbors, but we can’t do it alone. Supporters like you make our work possible.

Consider this:
• Every $1 donated helps provide 2 healthy meals.
• Virtual Food Drives (VFDs) are the best deal virtually anywhere. The money you’d spend at the grocery store filling one barrel is enough to fill three to four barrels worth of food through a VFD. That’s 3-4x the healthy food.
• VFDs help us purchase our most-needed items such as milk, eggs, and produce – things that can’t go into a food barrel.
COVID-19 Response Video: https://youtu.be/cgfcfmsiRDQ

Thank you for doing your part in this Virtual Day of Service!