Alameda Food Bank

Alameda Food Bank Helping those within the Alameda Community who are experiencing food insecurity since 1977.

The Food Bank was founded in 1977 by a group of concerned local citizens who saw the need in the community for a source of free food for those in need. Originally the Food Bank operated out of a closet in the back room of a church. Two or three volunteers served an average of 35 individual recipients per month during the few years that the Food Bank closet was open. As word of the Food Bank’s serv

ices spread within the community, the number of recipients and volunteers steadily increased. Open six days a week, the Food Bank’s 150+ volunteers serve over 5,600 individual recipients from the Food Bank’s 2,200-square-foot main distribution center (land donated by the City of Alameda) and its 10,000-square-foot warehouse. The community’s wide-spread acceptance and support of the Food Bank’s mission is evident in the continuing and generous donations we receive and the commitment of community volunteers. Though started on a shoestring, the Food Bank has become one of Alameda’s primary social service organizations.

The amazing folks from The Rotary Club of Alameda stopped by for a tour and asked a lot of great questions. Thank you al...
05/29/2026

The amazing folks from The Rotary Club of Alameda stopped by for a tour and asked a lot of great questions. Thank you all for giving your time to help our Island community and for taking the time to hear our story.

Sunscreen applied, check. Wide brimmed hat, check. Sunglasses, check. Hoka comfort shoes, check. Cart Wangler mode e...
05/27/2026

Sunscreen applied, check. Wide brimmed hat, check. Sunglasses, check. Hoka comfort shoes, check. Cart Wangler mode engaged. 700 families served so far and we still have over 3 hours to go. Burny and I are mighty busy!

Our friends at MBH Architects stopped by to volunteer last Friday. They've been a member of our family for well over te...
05/27/2026

Our friends at MBH Architects stopped by to volunteer last Friday. They've been a member of our family for well over ten years, they designed out new facility and on top of that, they're super cool people.

Thanks to everyone who showed up for our 3rd annual Hops for Hunger event at Faction. Beautiful day, great food, tasty ...
05/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who showed up for our 3rd annual Hops for Hunger event at Faction. Beautiful day, great food, tasty beer and amazing bluegrass music from The Horrible String Bank! See ya'll next year.

Come join us next Thursday for the 3rd annual Hops for Hunger event with musical guest The Horrible String Band! Good f...
05/16/2026

Come join us next Thursday for the 3rd annual Hops for Hunger event with musical guest The Horrible String Band! Good food, good drinks and Bluegrass music... what more could you ask for on a beautiful Thursday evening on the Island.

Last night we were honored to receive the Community Impact Innovation Award from the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance...
05/15/2026

Last night we were honored to receive the Community Impact Innovation Award from the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance. This awards really goes to all our donors, volunteers and staff for their hard work and support throughout our 50 year history serving the Island. It's amazing what can happens when a few thousand folks come together to help their neighbors.

The 3rd annual Hops for Hunger is back Thursday May 21st 5pm - 7pm and Faction Brewing! Come enjoy great food, drink, a...
05/09/2026

The 3rd annual Hops for Hunger is back Thursday May 21st 5pm - 7pm and Faction Brewing! Come enjoy great food, drink, amazing views of the City and live music. And the best part... it's all FREE! Well, not the drink and food part that ya gotta pay for, but the views and music at least. But, a portion of those sales will go to helping our neighbors get the nutritious food they need to feed their families. Mark your calendars, tell your friends, bring the kids, bring the dog, bring some sun screen and enjoy a fun evening.

Hella fun volunteer appreciation party tonight. Without these beautiful people we could not serve this community. And ...
05/08/2026

Hella fun volunteer appreciation party tonight. Without these beautiful people we could not serve this community. And a HUGE thank you to the local businesses that donated goodies to help make even more fun:

Hella fun volunteer appreciation party tonight. Without these beautiful people we could not serve this community.
05/08/2026

Hella fun volunteer appreciation party tonight. Without these beautiful people we could not serve this community.

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677 West Ranger Avenue
Alameda, CA
94501

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 7pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15105235850

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