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.

Our friends at Grocery Outlet are back with their Freedom from Hunger event. Thanks Elie for being such a great partner...
06/16/2026

Our friends at Grocery Outlet are back with their Freedom from Hunger event. Thanks Elie for being such a great partner all these years.

🇺🇸 INDEPENDENCE FROM HUNGER 2026 🇺🇸

LOCAL BUSINESSES: DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

Throughout the month of July, Grocery Outlet is proud to support the Alameda Food Bank through the annual Independence From Hunger campaign.

⭐ SPECIAL MATCH WEEK: JUNE 21–27 ⭐

For one week only, Grocery Outlet Alameda will MATCH 100% of donations made by local businesses to the Alameda Food Bank.

✅ Double your contribution

✅ Help local families facing food insecurity

✅ Tax-deductible donation (documentation provided)

✅ Every dollar stays in our community

Together, we can make sure no Alameda family goes hungry.

June 21–27 | 100% Business Donation Match

Benefiting the Alameda Food Bank

Donate. Match. Feed Alameda. ❤️

P.S: businesses please reach out to Elie Zgheib directly to coordinate donations.

Oh yeah garlic. Spoiler alert, when a recipe says 1 clove of garlic it means 3.
06/13/2026

Oh yeah garlic. Spoiler alert, when a recipe says 1 clove of garlic it means 3.

The lovely people at Christ Episcopal Church have been growing food for us since 2008 and this year's harvest looks amaz...
06/09/2026

The lovely people at Christ Episcopal Church have been growing food for us since 2008 and this year's harvest looks amazing. They are one of several organizations, including Alameda Backyard Growers and Bay/Eagle Community Garden, who provide fresh produce to our neighbors throughout the year.

When two of your besties are putting on an event, you know it'll be amazing. Looking for something fun and informative ...
06/04/2026

When two of your besties are putting on an event, you know it'll be amazing. Looking for something fun and informative to do this weekend? May we suggest this. Alameda Backyard Growers have been gleaning fruit trees in Alameda and providing us with that fresh produce for years. REAP Climate Center has been using the produce we can't give out to create nutrient dense compost for growing more produce since they opened.

(FREE WORKSHOP) Secrets of Sustainable Landscaping: Water & Climate Change

REAP Climate Center Campus
2133 Tynan Ave
Alameda, 94501

Sunday, 06/07/2026
11:00am PDT - 1:00pm PDT

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3t7jc9zt

Join ABG & Alameda County Master Gardeners Irene Beebe and Max Fairbee to learn the secrets of sustainable landscaping. Discover how to master water conservation using the “building blocks” of soil health, mulch, and smart irrigation. Can you keep a thriving edible garden in a water-efficient landscape? Spoiler alert: YES! Plus, get the scoop on rainwater harvesting and greywater systems. Don’t miss this chance to grow more with less!

A huge thank you to REAP for hosting our upcoming talk and generously waiving their venue fee! Since they’ve supported our community with a free space, please consider donating to support their vital work. We also encourage you to check out REAP’s fantastic ecological guilds, groups, and clubs. Joining their programs is a wonderful way to connect with eco-minded neighbors—take a look and sign up today!



Looking to add some class and culture to your life? May we suggest our good friends The Foodbank Players and their pres...
06/02/2026

Looking to add some class and culture to your life? May we suggest our good friends The Foodbank Players and their presentation of The Tempest. Magic. A shipwreck. Betrayal and forgiveness. Opening this weekend!

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.

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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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