Food For Thought of Contra Costa County

10/14/2026

IT'S TIME AGAIN FOR DECEMBER VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS!
Food for Thought of Contra Costa County is starting to prepare for our December 2026 food distribution program and we need you!
Click below on SignupGenius link below. Select “SignUp” in the work slot of your choice, then select “Save & Continue” which will take you to a page where you can enter you name and email. Hope to see you in December!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

09/28/2026

The El Sobrante Stroll and the El Sobrante Pride Festival were great fun and a wonderful experience for F4T. During these 2 different events, money was donated and people signed up to volunteer. But first and foremost, there many conversations about F4T - what it offers children and their families. Thank you to all who participated!

09/01/2026

Food for Thought of Contra Costa Co. will have a booth at the El Sobrante Pride Festival Sunday, September 27, 2026 – please stop by and say hello!
Come for a vibrant celebration of love and community! 🌈 Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day filled with:
🎶 Music and dancing
🛍️ Vendors
🐾 A petting zoo
After two fantastic years, this year's event promises to be even more fun! Don't miss out on the festivities!
📍 Location: 3521 Morningside Dr, El Sobrante, CA

If you are interested in volunteering at our booth, please email Neil Zarchin - [email protected]

08/30/2026

It is with great respect that Food for Thought of CCC honors the memory of Penelope Anne Globus-Norman, PhD who passed away on June 30th, 2026, at UCSF Medical Center after a two-decades long rivalry with cancer. Penny was one of the original four who launched Food for Thought in its first years. She was a brilliant scientist and, after working as a programmer at NASA, Penny completed multiple undergraduate degrees in the life and physical scientific disciplines. She served as a scientific researcher in biology and in 1991 earned her PhD in Biophysics at the University of California, Berkeley.
Penny was the co-founder and President of Norman & Globus, Inc., a Bay Area company that develops hands-on science books, kits, puzzles, and educational software for children. The company's award-winning products have been sold to schools, museums, and families for decades under the ScienceWiz™ brand.
Penny's published titles and multiple patents reflect her extensive testing and involvement with children and teachers and her love and commitment to both. She was recognized as a leader in educational curriculum and was dedicated to making science fun and accessible for children of all ages.
Her games have been part of the Food for Thought bundle since its first year, with intentions eventually to pilot classroom projects centered on the games. She provided the practical link between nutrition and learning, which is the heart of Food for Thought. We hope her memory will be served through its continuation.

08/27/2026

Food for Thought of Contra Costa Co. will once again have a booth at the El Sobrante Stroll on Sunday, September 20, 2026. We’ll be centrally located, near the Dollar Store and the Pedaler Bike Shop – please stop by and say hello!
11:00 am kicks off the day with a parade featuring bands, schools, community groups and more. This year’s 31st annual event promises to be Out of This World!
If you are interested in volunteering at our booth, please email Neil Zarchin - [email protected]

08/26/2026

Thank you District 1 Supervisor John Gioia and Contra Costa County District 1 for your support of and generous grant to Food for Thought of Contra Costa County.
John believes that it is a great honor to represent our diverse community, and is committed to values of equity, justice and inclusion.
Visit John's website at:

District One includes the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, part of Pinole, and the unincorporated communities of Bayview, East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Kensington, Montalvin Manor, Tara Hills, North Richmond, and Rollingwood.

07/29/2026

Veolia is an international company that donated $2000 to F4T of Contra Costa County. Since 2002, the City of Richmond has partnered with Veolia Water North America to operate and maintain its wastewater treatment plant and stormwater collection system, while also overseeing capital improvements through a design/build/operate (DBO) approach. The partnership has led to significant improvements in the city’s water management infrastructure and environmental performance.
Check out their website @ https://www.richmond.veolianorthamerica.com/

05/14/2026

Thank you Kitava for the generous donation!
We enjoyed a delicious meal at your beautiful new restaurant.

05/02/2026

Please consider attending this celebration and supporting Food for Thought!