Alameda Food Bank

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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 services 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.

ALAMEDA HAUNTS SIGN-UPS ARE NOW CLOSED. And we have a record number of haunters this year (42). This would not have be...
10/10/2026

ALAMEDA HAUNTS SIGN-UPS ARE NOW CLOSED. And we have a record number of haunters this year (42). This would not have been possible without the amazing woman who founded and was the creative force behind Alameda Haunts for years. When Patti Cary decided to retire to Ireland last year she asked us if we wanted to take Haunts over. It had been such a fun event for years, we enthusiastically said yes... then realized we had some pretty big shoes to fill. Having 42 Island families participating this year is a real testament to what Patti built. Thanks to all who signed up and all the volunteers who have made Alameda Haunts what it is today. Maps will be available for purchase in 2 weeks, so stay tuned.

10/09/2026

IT'S THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR ALAMDA HAUNTS! We have 39 houses signed up so far, will yours be the scary 40th? Details here: https://forms.gle/eDAQ3zg8vdGYd88s9

Visuals by the decidedly not haunted, but incredibly talented, Nikki David!

10/01/2026

ONE MORE WEEK LEFT to sign up for Alameda Haunts 2026. Decorate your house/apartment/yard in the spirit of the season. Scare your neighbors, impress your friends, scare and impress your neighbors friends! Sign-ups end October 9th. Details here: https://forms.gle/eDAQ3zg8vdGYd88s9

Visuals by the not so scary, but incredibly talented Nikki David!

Today is Hunger Action Day, a day where we come together to provide food to our community.Every week, Alameda Food Bank ...
09/29/2026

Today is Hunger Action Day, a day where we come together to provide food to our community.

Every week, Alameda Food Bank helps 1,700 families bring nourishing food home. If you’ve been thinking about taking action, today is a powerful day to do it.
Your gift can help local families facing impossible choices between groceries, rent, and other basic needs.

Please make your Hunger Action Day gift today. Link to donate: https://www.alamedafoodbank.org/ways-to-give/

Thank you for your generosity!

09/25/2026

Just 2 weeks left to sign up for Alameda Haunts! Win valuable prizes (and by prizes we mean a certificate and bragging right for the year), scare your neighbors, impress your friends, all while helping support Alameda Food Bank. The deadline to sign up is October 9. Details here: https://forms.gle/eDAQ3zg8vdGYd88s9

Visuals by the incredibly talented Nikki David!

09/25/2026

In honor of Hunger Awareness Month, we honor our Egg Team. Week after week, year after year they sort, clean and package the most popular protein item we have. Labor intensive = labor of love. Record day... 450 dozen eggs!

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09/23/2026

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September is Hunger Action Month. Are are a few ways you can help.
09/21/2026

September is Hunger Action Month. Are are a few ways you can help.

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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

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+15105235850

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