Since 1975, the Food Bank — made up of a diverse staff, dedicated Board of Directors and passionate volunteers — has been leading the fight to end hunger.
Since 1975, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano has focused on direct food distribution for people experiencing food insecurity across California. Recent grants show a network-style model: in 2024 it gave $20,981,651 to Sacramento Food Bank to distribute more food and $10,810,302 to Yolo Food Bank for the same purpose, while also supporting smaller local partners such as Vacaville Storehouse and Dignity Health Connected Living. The pattern is practical and operational rather than project-based, with grants tied to food distribution, hunger relief, and emergency food assistance. The foundation’s recent recipients include food banks, rescue missions, churches, food pantries, and community organizations serving low-income households and underserved communities. Its published focus areas also include nutrition education, CalFresh outreach, and volunteer engagement, which sit alongside the core food-relief work. The grant list suggests a funder that works through established local distribution partners to move food quickly to households that need it, rather than through individuals or program-related investments. Leadership is listed under Caitlin Sly, and the organization’s latest 990 year on file is 2025.
Food distribution is the clearest throughline in the recent grants. The foundation awarded $2,422,341 to Community Resources Council in Roseville to distribute more food, and $1,527,206 to Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond for the same purpose. Hunger relief appears in a broad set of local service settings, including $1,178,546 to Richmond Emergency Food Pantry in Richmond and $614,421 to Refuge Food Pantry in Concord, both directed toward more food distribution. The grant list also reaches faith-based providers such as Salvation Army Concord, St Mary's Parish Food Locker in Vacaville, and New Covenant Church in Bethel Island, again with distribution as the stated purpose. Dignity Health Connected Living in Redding received large support twice in the recent record, indicating repeat support for an organization serving food needs in a health and housing context.
The typical grant size is mid-market rather than token or one-off: p25 is $19,428, median is $64,479, and p75 is $198,061. The recent list also shows a wide upper tail, with awards reaching into the multi-million-dollar range. Recipients appear across multiple years, which points to recurring support for selected partners; for example, several organizations receive 2024 and 2025 grants in the recent record. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The grants are local and distributed entirely within California.
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$42.6M
$157.2M
$157.4M
Most grants fall between $19K and $198K, with a median of $64K.
25th Percentile
$19K
Median
$64K
75th Percentile
$198K
CAITLIN SLY
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Grantmaking is entirely in California, with 100% of recipient grants in the HQ state. The strongest clusters are in the East Bay and nearby Northern California communities: Concord, Richmond, Antioch, Vallejo, Vacaville, Fairfield, Martinez, Napa, and Sacramento all appear in the recent list. Sacramento and Woodland anchor larger regional food-bank support, while Concord itself appears as a recipient city as well. The recipient country distribution is fully U.S.-based, with 253 grants to U.S. organizations.
It most often funds food distribution and hunger relief. Recent grants repeatedly use the purpose phrase “distribute more food,” including awards to food banks, pantries, rescue missions, and community organizations serving low-income households and underserved communities.
Typical grants are moderate in size, with a p25 of $19,428, a median of $64,479, and a p75 of $198,061. The recent record also includes much larger awards in the millions for major food distribution partners.
All recipient grants shown are in California, and the grant record is 100% U.S.-based. Recent recipient cities include Sacramento, Woodland, Vacaville, Redding, Yuba City, Roseville, Napa, Richmond, Concord, Antioch, Vallejo, Martinez, Fairfield, Bethel Island, and Oroville.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support for several organizations across 2024 and 2025, including Vacaville Storehouse, Dignity Health Connected Living, Monument Crisis Center, Richmond Emergency Food Pantry, Food Is Free Solano, Showers of Blessings, and Bay Area Rescue Mission.
The published focus areas also include nutrition education, CalFresh outreach, and volunteer engagement. Those sit alongside the core work in hunger relief, food distribution, food security, food banking, and meal provision.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMARY OF GRANTSASSISTANCE | NELSON AVE, CA | $24,069,158 | 2026 | — |
| VACAVILLE STOREHOUSE | VACAVILLE, CA | $2,211,623 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER | CONCORD, CA | $1,342,163 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FOOD IS FREE SOLANO | VALLEJO, CA | $977,524 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| DIGNITY HEALTH CONNECTED LIVING | REDDING, CA | $916,849 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| RICHMOND EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY | RICHMOND, CA | $759,433 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| TEAM JESUS OUTREACH MINISTRIES | ANTIOCH, CA | $583,035 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS | ANTIOCH, CA | $466,806 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| YUBA SUTTER FOOD BANK | YUBA CITY, CA | $338,289 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| NEW COVENTANT CHURCH | BETHEL ISLAND, CA | $333,687 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| ST ANNE CONFERENCE SVDP | BYRON, CA | $282,761 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| SUPPORT LIFE FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $260,553 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| COMMUNITY ACTION OF NAPA VALLEY | NAPA, CA | $231,259 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| CONCORD INTERNATIONAL SDA | CONCORD, CA | $229,913 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| BRENTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | BRENTWOOD, CA | $229,841 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| PARKHAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH-REFUGE | CONCORD, CA | $224,313 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| ANCHOR OF LIFE | SAN PABLO, CA | $222,017 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| THE SALVATION ARMY CONCORD | CONCORD, CA | $219,124 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| THE SALVATION ARMY VALLEJO | VALLEJO, CA | $217,345 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| GREAT NORTHERN SERVICES | WEED, CA | $200,561 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| LOAVES & FISHES OF CONTRA COSTA | MARTINEZ, CA | $192,984 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| GENESIS CHURCH | ANTIOCH, CA | $178,637 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| BOYS & GIRLS EMPOWERMENT GROUP | VALLEJO, CA | $137,496 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER | BETHEL ISLAND, CA | $107,934 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| RIO VISTA MINISTRY | RIO VISTA, CA | $91,331 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| CORNERSTONE CHURCH | DIXON, CA | $68,701 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VACAVILLE | VACAVILLE, CA | $66,960 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| TRUE LOVE BAPTIST CHURCH | FAIRFIELD, CA | $66,672 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| PARKWAY PLAZA | FAIRFIELD, CA | $64,479 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| WILLIAMS FAMILY ACTION CENTER | WILLIAMS, CA | $57,449 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CHURCH | WILLIAMS, CA | $51,958 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| SISKIYOU COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | YREKA, CA | $40,065 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FIRST BAPTIST OF VALLEJO | VALLEJO, CA | $35,794 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| HAPPY CAMP COMMUNITY CENTER | HAPPY CAMP, CA | $32,849 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| DIVINE GUIDANCE OUTREACH | VALLEJO, CA | $32,634 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FAMILY ACTION OF COLUSA COUNTY | ARBUCKLE, CA | $31,801 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER SOLANO | VALLEJO, CA | $30,993 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FAITH FOOD FRIDAY'S | VALLEJO, CA | $22,564 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FEATHER RIVER SENIOR CENTER | OROVILLE, CA | $12,831 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| THE BAY CHURCH BRENTWOOD | BRENTWOOD, CA | $12,225 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| NEW GETHSAMANE COGIC | RICHMOND, CA | $10,224 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ACTION NB | FAIRFIELD, CA | $9,926 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH | CONCORD, CA | $9,034 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $9,000 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| GRIP (GREATER RICHMOND INTERFAITH PROGRAM) | RICHMOND, CA | $8,022 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| BAY AREA RESCUE MISSION | RICHMOND, CA | $8,000 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| ST MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH | FAIRFIELD, CA | $7,260 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH | FAIRFIELD, CA | $7,110 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| ST CALLISTUS CONFERENCE | EL SOBRANTE, CA | $6,879 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
| FAIRFIELD CITY CHURCH | FAIRFIELD, CA | $6,846 | 2025 | DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD |
SUMMARY OF GRANTSASSISTANCE
$24,069,158VACAVILLE STOREHOUSE
$2,211,623DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
DIGNITY HEALTH CONNECTED LIVING
$916,849DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
RICHMOND EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
$759,433DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
TEAM JESUS OUTREACH MINISTRIES
$583,035DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS
$466,806DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
YUBA SUTTER FOOD BANK
$338,289DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
NEW COVENTANT CHURCH
$333,687DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
SUPPORT LIFE FOUNDATION
$260,553DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
CONCORD INTERNATIONAL SDA
$229,913DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
BRENTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$229,841DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
PARKHAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH-REFUGE
$224,313DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
ANCHOR OF LIFE
$222,017DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
THE SALVATION ARMY CONCORD
$219,124DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
THE SALVATION ARMY VALLEJO
$217,345DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
GENESIS CHURCH
$178,637DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
BOYS & GIRLS EMPOWERMENT GROUP
$137,496DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER
$107,934DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
RIO VISTA MINISTRY
$91,331DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
CORNERSTONE CHURCH
$68,701DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VACAVILLE
$66,960DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
TRUE LOVE BAPTIST CHURCH
$66,672DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
PARKWAY PLAZA
$64,479DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
WILLIAMS FAMILY ACTION CENTER
$57,449DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CHURCH
$51,958DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FIRST BAPTIST OF VALLEJO
$35,794DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
HAPPY CAMP COMMUNITY CENTER
$32,849DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
DIVINE GUIDANCE OUTREACH
$32,634DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FAMILY ACTION OF COLUSA COUNTY
$31,801DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
REBUILDING TOGETHER SOLANO
$30,993DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FAITH FOOD FRIDAY'S
$22,564DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FEATHER RIVER SENIOR CENTER
$12,831DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
THE BAY CHURCH BRENTWOOD
$12,225DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
NEW GETHSAMANE COGIC
$10,224DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ACTION NB
$9,926DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
$9,034DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
ST MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
$7,260DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
$7,110DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
FAIRFIELD CITY CHURCH
$6,846DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD
