Alameda Food Bank

The Alameda Food Bank (AFB) began operating in 1977 from a closet at Twin Towers Methodist Church providing monthly emergency food to an average of ten local families in need. Today, we serve nearly 8,000 food insecure individuals in the City of Alameda. Through our all-choice Island Community Market, pantries at the Alameda Housing Authority facilities, and our home delivery program, Alameda Food Bank provides free groceries to those that live, work, or go to school on the Island. An average family can receive over half of their monthly groceries. Last year we distributed nearly 2 million pounds of food to sustain our community!