From the Food Security Collaborative of Contra Costa County
Alamo, CA – In a major step toward addressing food insecurity in Contra Costa County, the newly formed Food Security Collaborative of Contra Costa County has been awarded the Impact Grant of $100,000 by Impact100 East Bay. This collaborative, composed of five leading organizations – the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, and White Pony Express – was honored on September 29, 2024, for its innovative work aimed at creating long-term food security in the region.
The funds will be used to develop a comprehensive Food Security Equity Map, which will identify underserved communities within Contra Costa County. This map will highlight areas with limited food access, help understand the barriers to obtaining food and assist in coordinating resources to ensure no one in the county faces food insecurity.
Claudia Ramirez, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, emphasized the significance of the collaboration: “The Food Security Collaborative leverages the expertise of five organizations, each of which has a long history of fighting food insecurity. Our collective impact is a huge step toward creating long-term food security in our communities. We deeply appreciate the support of Impact100 East Bay in our ongoing fight against hunger.”
Impact100 East Bay is a women-led organization dedicated to empowering women to see themselves as philanthropists and providing an opportunity to fund impactful initiatives that transform lives in their communities. Since its founding, Impact100 East Bay has awarded more than one million dollars to nonprofits focused on significant social change.
