Redwood Empire Food Bank

Happy Thanksgiving! As you celebrate the holiday, please share that we’re just 5 days away from #GivingTuesday—a day to make your kindness count. With your help, we can unlock a $50,000 matching gift from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and provide twice as much food for neighbors in need. Double your impact. Double the hope. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry: https://ow.ly/YstE50UftT6

We are taking a moment to thank our amazing Kitchen Volunteers! Over the past couple of weeks, you’ve helped our Executive Chef, Don Nolan, whip up incredible bites for our Donor Educational Event and Full Plate Partner Appreciation event. Your time, positive energy, and phenomenal cooking skills didn’t just fill plates, they filled hearts. Guests raved about the delicious food, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Here’s to you, our kitchen heroes, for turning food into a memorable experience—not just at events, but every day for our food recipients as well. Want to join the volunteer Kitchen crew? Sign up at refb.org/volunteer

Mark Your Calendar! This #GivingTuesday, December 3, your gift to the Redwood Empire Food Bank will be matched dollar for dollar by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria—up to $50,000! That means double the impact and double the hope for families facing hunger in our community. With our buying power, every $1 donated = $3 worth of healthy groceries... but on Giving Tuesday, $1 = $6! Let’s come together to make a difference. Are you ready? On December 3, click this link to double the impact, double the hope: https://ow.ly/zSHv50UftQs

This rainy day just got a whole lot brighter thanks to John D'Anna, Editor of The Press Democrat, who dropped off a BIG donation today! Not only did it lift our spirits, but once we enter this donation, the #GiveTheEditorTheBird fundraiser will exceed an incredible $85,000—surpassing our $75,000 goal! ?? We’re absolutely blown away by the generosity of our community. Your support means we can provide so much more food to our neighbors in need this holiday season. Thank you for making a difference—together, we’re making brighter days for everyone!

???? Drive for Good This Holiday Season! Subaru of America's 17th annual Share the Love event kicks off today, offering a great way to support Redwood Empire Food Bank through our partnership with Meals on Wheels America! For every Subaru bought or leased through January 2, a donation goes toward essential programs like our Senior Security initiative, which delivers nutritious meals to seniors who need them most. ??? Join us and Share the Love today! ?? #ShareTheLove #MealsOnWheels #REFB https://lnkd.in/eKVqJbv

This is the face of pure joy—and we are here for it! Whether it’s milk, fresh produce, or pantry staples, we’re all about delivering nutritious food that fuels moments like this. What food item makes you this happy? Tell us in the comments below. Help us spread more smiles by joining our fight against hunger at refb.org/donate.

Did you know that we take vehicles as a form of donation? Support the Redwood Empire Food Bank by donating your old car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat! It’s easy—just complete a form and we'll handle the rest, including free pick-up of your vehicle donation. Your donation may qualify for a tax deduction, all while helping us End Hunger in Our Community. Donate your vehicle today: https://ow.ly/SYtQ50TVPci

Join our Second Helping Society! This is our #legacygiftprogram that unites individuals committed to Ending Hunger in Our Community. Your generosity can make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity in Sonoma County. By including us in your will or estate plans, you ensure our mission—to End Hunger in Our Community—continues for generations to come. Learn more at refb.org/legacy. #RedwoodEmpireFoodBank #EndingHungerInOurCommunity

Now through December 25, Safeway is collecting donations to support local food banks and hunger relief organizations—including the Redwood Empire Food Bank! You can make a donation at the register, which will directly impact our mission of Ending Hunger in Our Community. Join us on November 16 for our volunteer day! We’re looking for volunteers to help raise awareness by distributing flyers outside Safeway stores. Your participation will encourage shoppers to contribute to this vital campaign, benefiting the Redwood Empire Food Bank's efforts. Together, we can make a difference! For more information or to sign up, contact us at [email protected] or visit https://ow.ly/4pUB50TYvEt. Thank you for your support! #NourishingNeighbors

If you haven't yet... Give the Editor the Bird! By doing so, you'll help us End Hunger in Our Community: refb.org/givethebird The Press Democrat's managing editor’s holiday turkey drive for Redwood Empire Food Bank just got a hand from Poppy Bank who are donating 500 turkeys! Their $12,500 gift puts us at a little more than $30,000 raised so far. Putting us closer to our $75,000 goal! In just the last year, the Redwood Empire Food Bank has served an average of 61,000 people a month, more than 4,000 people more a month than they did last year. One of the sadder components of that statistic is that, among those 61,000 people, there are an average of 840 new families a month. Give the Editor the Bird and help us End Hunger in Our Community: refb.org/givethebird