ALAMEDA FOOD BANK
ALAMEDA, California
Founded in 1977, the Alameda Food Bank is a non-profit organization that offers assistance to the Alameda community by providing nourishing food in a compassionate and respectful manner with the support of dedicated volunteers and local partners. We do this by operating a food distribution center that allows individuals in need to obtain the food they need to feed themselves and their families. We also set up mobile pantries at Alameda Housing Authority facilities and donate food to Alameda organizations serving the homeless. Our staff and volunteers strive to make the experience convenient and comfortable for all those who seek our help. Our generous community donates funds and food to help us meet the needs of our clients. We help the disabled, the elderly, veterans, families experiencing job loss… anyone who needs food. The Alameda Food Bank is a private, non-affiliated, non-profit, tax-exempt agency overseen by a board of directors and run by a small paid staff overseeing more than 170 dedicated volunteers.
The Alameda Food Bank was founded in 1977 by a group of concerned local citizens who saw the importance of a source of free food in the community for those in need. AFB initially operated out of a closet in the back room of a church for a few days each month, serving an average of 35 individuals per month.
As word of the food bank’s services spread within the community, the number of recipients and volunteers steadily increased. By 2017, more than 150 volunteers were serving over ... Leer más
