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Celebrating Cesar Chavez with a Day of Service
Pictured: Yolanda Rebultan (right) alongside her Blue Shield Colleagues
On March 31, ACCFB hosted a day of service to honor Cesar Chavez’s legacy of advocacy and community organizing for farmworkers and immigrant rights. 190 volunteers, including groups from PG&E and Blue Shield, joined throughout the day, sorting through over 30,000 pounds of onions, carrots, apples, and oranges.
In addition to two volunteer shifts, the event featured remarks from ACCFB leaders and staff as well as Edgar Alonzo from Blue Shield who shared a video of special thanks from Dolores Huerta, who cofounded the United Farm Workers Association with Cesar Chavez. Yolanda Rebultan, daughter of Dolores Huerta and Blue Shield employee was in attendance and spoke about the legacies of her mother and Cesar Chavez.
At the event, ACCFB staff also shared resources to help “Know Your Rights” with ICE and spread the word about the power of volunteer advocacy. Beyond a single day of service, ACCFB is continually inspired by the work of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and the many others who fight for food justice, workers' rights, and immigrant rights.
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Love volunteering with us? Spread the word by voting for Alameda County Community Food Bank in Oakland Magazine’s Best of Oakland ballot in the Best Places to Volunteer category under Lifestyle & Leisure. Or add us as a write-in for Best Nonprofit Group!
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We hope to see you on June 6 at Night on the Town at the Oakland Museum of California! This free First Friday event will have family-friendly activities, food from Off the Grid for purchase, museum entry (ticket required), and opportunities to engage with the Food Bank’s work and support our mission. Get the latest at accfb.org/events. |
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Food Recovery for the Community and the Planet
Did you know that an estimated 30-40% of food goes to waste in the United States? When food ends up in landfills, it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. As Earth Day approaches, let’s take a closer look at the environmental impact of food waste and how food recovery can help mitigate it.
ACCFB’s Food Recovery Program tackles food waste and food insecurity by connecting partner agencies with surplus groceries from local stores. In 2024 alone, the program facilitated the rescue of 12 million pounds of food. This initiative reduces greenhouse gas emissions and conserves resources, allowing the Food Bank and its partners to provide additional services to the community.
As we look at the intersections of the health of environments, people, and broader communities, we continue to find ways to make our work more sustainable and climate-friendly. Happy early Earth Day!
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The Bear Pantry, a Food Bank partner, serves about 1,000 students and university staff at UC Berkeley’s University Village in Albany through the pantry and community garden. Your support allows ACCFB to share food with our community partners, providing accessible, healthy options for people like Bobby.
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Hunger Action Day is Almost Here
There’s a lot at stake right now. At every level — federal, state, and local — advocacy and government action are an essential piece of ending hunger. April 29 is Hunger Action Day — our biggest advocacy event of the year! This day-long event includes a rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento and community lobbying to advocate for policies that further our goal of ending hunger in Alameda County and beyond. This year, we’re pushing for critical funding for California food banks, a raise in CalFresh (SNAP) minimums, and an expansion of food assistance for all Californians, regardless of their immigration status.
But wait, the work doesn’t end there. Keep an eye out for more ways you can get involved coming soon!
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