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The Mercury News: December 5, 2024
Bay Area food banks sounding the alarm about donations

Sonoma County Gazette: December 4, 2024
Sonoma County’s bounty: but our neighbors are still hungry

CBS Bay Area: December 4, 2024
Oliver’s Market presents a donation to Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: December 3, 2024
Bay Area food banks unite as donations plummet

CBS Bay Area: December 3, 2024
Kaiser Permanente presents check to Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: December 3, 2024
Donors provide matching gifts for Bay Area food banks on Giving Tuesday

ABC7: December 3, 2024
ABC7’s Day of Giving: How to help in your community

Press Democrat: November 27, 2024
Editor’s drive for Redwood Empire Food Bank reaches goal, but need is still great

CBS Bay Area: November 26, 2024
Food bank volunteer urges people to help out this holiday season

CBS Bay Area: November 26, 2024
Redwood Empire Food Bank CEO describes need this holiday season

MSN: November 26, 2024
Volunteers at Redwood Empire Food Bank work to keep North Bay fed

CBS Bay Area: November 26, 2024
Sonoma County vineyard grows produce for food bank

Press Democrat: November 20, 2024
Redwood Empire Food Bank announces Chief Development Officer

Press Democrat: November 18, 2024
With goal in sight, Give the Editor the Bird turkey drive enlists a heavy hitter

ABC7News: November 16, 2024
Scouts partner with Bay Area food banks for annual holiday collection drive

Northern California Public Media: November 14, 2024
Super Saturday at Redwood Empire Food Bank

Press Democrat: November 11, 2024
No, your food bank donation won’t be spent on Tofurky, so go ahead and Give the Editor the Bird

Petaluma Argus-Courier: November 5, 2024
How to help your neighbors at turkey time in Petaluma 

Press Democrat: November 5, 2024
How to help your neighbors at turkey time in Petaluma

Press Democrat: October 31, 2024
Stressed Out? Just Give the Editor the Bird. You’ll feel better and help the less fortunate.

Press Democrat: October 26, 2024
It’s again time to Give the Editor the Bird, and help the less fortunate

North Bay Business Journal: October 14, 2024
Charitable giving still not keeping pace with inflation

North Bay Business Journal: September 27, 2024
Redwood Empire Food Bank taps familiar face for top job

KSRO: September 27, 2024
New President and CEO of Redwood Empire Foodbank Named

Press Democrat: June 21, 2024
What kinds of food to donate to Redwood Empire Food Bank and what to avoid

Press Democrat: June 21, 2024
Support Redwood Empire Food Bank on International Yoga Day for YogaSix’s Courthouse Square event

Community Voice: June 11, 2024
Donation based international yoga day celebration at Courthouse Square Park brought to you by YogaSix Santa Rosa to benefit the Redwood Empire Food Bank

Sonoma County Gazette: May 27, 2024
International Yoga Day Celebration by YogaSix Santa Rosa to Benefit the Redwood Empire Food Bank

Press Democrat: May 22, 2024
Redwood Empire Food Bank free summer lunch program starts in June

The Community Voice: May 17, 2024
Sonoma County’s Free Lunch Program for kids return

Press Democrat: February 14, 2024
Bodega Bay’s Waves of Compassion Foundation aims to feed their village

Press Democrat: February 12, 2024
Speedway Children's Charities Sonoma helps local nonprofits in need

The Community Voice: February 1, 2024
Holiday Bell Campaign generates $64,010 for Redwood Empire Food Bank

Press Democrat & North Bay Business Journal: January 30, 2024
Oliver’s Market, Kaiser Permanente lend a hand to Redwood Empire Food Bank

San Francisco Chronicle: January 15, 2023
‘Hunger is not seasonal’: Bay Area food banks struggling to keep up with a spike in need

NBC Bay Area: January 9, 2024
Press Release: NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48, and Safeway Raised Over $4.3 Million for 14th Annual Nourishing Neighbors Holiday Hunger Campaign

CBS Bay Area: December 30, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank’s mission depends on funds and volunteering

CBS Bay Area: December 28, 2023
Volunteers, donations create ripple effect at Redwood Empire Food Bank

NorCal Public Media: December 28, 2023
Food bank use on the rise in Sonoma County heading into 2024

Press Democrat: December 27, 2023
Sonoma County food banks struggling to meet continuous high demand

CBS Bay Area: December 27, 2023
Food bank provides homemade baked goods to those in need

CBS Bay Area: December 26, 2023
Volunteers crucial to Redwood Empire Food Bank's mission

CBS Bay Area: December 25, 2023
Bagging engineers doing their part at Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: December 25, 2023
Volunteers at Redwood Empire Food Bank talk about why they like to give back

CBS Bay Area: December 24, 2023
Volunteer at Redwood Empire Food Bank helping those in the North Bay

CBS Bay Area: December 22, 2023
Exchange Bank partners with Redwood Empire Food Bank for volunteers, donations

CBS Bay Area: December 21, 2023
Food bank volunteer describes the feeling of joy from giving

CBS Bay Area: December 21, 2023
Food bank volunteer describes being “one of the lucky ones” as he pitches in at Redwood Empire Food

Press Democrat: December 20, 2023
Local trivia night helps Redwood Empire Food Bank fight hunger during the holidays

CBS Bay Area: December 19, 2023
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria donates $50,000 to Redwood Empire Food Bank

San Francisco Chronicle: December 17, 2023
Season of Sharing helps former execs stunned to find themselves in a food line

KSRO: December 15, 2023
Sonoma County Focus – Redwood Empire Food Bank – Urgent Call For Donations

Press Democrat: December 15, 2023
News flash: We have a grand total in the Give The Editor The Bird food drive, and, well, it’s really grand!

CBS Bay Area: December 14, 2023
Matching donation doubles $100,000 donation to North Bay food bank

CBS Bay Area: December 13, 2023
North Bay food bank faces critical deadline for donations

CBS Bay Area: December 12, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank sounds alarm over donation deficit

KSRO: December 8, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank In Need Of Help To Prevent Hunger Spikes

KCBS Radio: December 3, 2023
How food banks are doubling efforts to address rising hunger across the Bay Area

CBS Bay Area: December 2, 2023
North Bay food bank sees fast-growing need for their service

ABC7 News: December 2, 2023
‘Reluctant to give’: North Bay charities report dip in cash donations this holiday season

Press Democrat: December 1, 2023
How Sonoma County bird flu outbreak could affect consumers

Community Voice: December 1, 2023
Graton Resort & Casino Donates 200+ Turkeys/Hams to Redwood Empire Food Bank

KALW Public Media: November 29, 2023
Food banks struggle to keep up with demand as US hunger soars

ABC7 News: November 28, 2023
ABC7’s Day of Giving: How to help in your community

Patch: November 28, 2023
Graton Resort & Casino Donates 200+ Turkeys To Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: November 28, 2023
Sonoma County is provided 57,000 meals a month through Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: November 25, 2023
North Bay food bank provides assistance to the sight-impaired

Press Democrat: November 17, 2023
If you didn’t give our editor the bird, there’s still time

NBC Bay Area: November 13, 2023
NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48, and Safeway Announce ‘14th Annual Nourishing Neighbors' Holiday Hunger Campaign

Press Democrat: November 10, 2023
Here’s your chance to give our editor the bird … and help out a worthy cause in Sonoma County

Sonoma Index-Tribune: November 8, 2023
Guide to Veterans Day events in Sonoma County 2023

Petaluma Argus-Courier: November 8, 2023
Food Drive Saturday to coincide with Veterans Day activities

Press Democrat: November 3, 2023
PD Editorial: A picture of Sonoma County’s working poor

Sonoma County Gazette: November 2, 2023
Celebrate and honor Sonoma County veterans this Veterans Day

KSRO: October 31, 2023
Sonoma County Focus – Operation End Hunger 2023

North Bay Business Journal: October 30, 2023
Study: Over a third of Sonoma County households struggle to survive

HappeningSonomaCounty.com October-November, 2023
Operation End Hunger at the Veterans’ Day Parade

SonomaCounty.com October-November, 2023
Operation End Hunger

KRON4 Calendar October-November, 2023
Operation End Hunger

Del Norte Triplicate: September 24, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind join forces

The Community Voice: September 18, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind join forces

KSVY Sonoma: September 14, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind join forces

ABC7: September 7, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind join forces

Press Democrat: August 17, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce latest organizations to raise money for Maui fire survivors

CBS Bay Area: July 31, 2023
Current rules for student summer lunch programs could be affecting participation

Press Democrat: July 21, 2023
Where to find free summer lunches for children in Sonoma County 2023

Press Democrat: July 21, 2023
How a return to pre-pandemic rules may be causing thousands of Sonoma County kids to go hungry

NorthBay Biz: June 22, 2023
Best Nonprofit Organization: Redwood Empire Food Bank

KQED: June 21, 2023
Bay Area Food Banks, Feeding More People Than Ever, Face Lack of Volunteers

Pacific Sun: June 16, 2023
CalFresh Cliff: Food banks are being flooded by families seeking help

KRON4: June 14, 2023
Santa Rosa food bank serves families in need

Petaluma Argus-Courier: June 7, 2023
Free summer lunches for out-of-school kids

Sonoma Index-Tribune: June 6, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank to offer free summer meals to Sonoma Valley kids

Press Democrat: June 1, 2023
Food Banks in Sonoma County see spike in demand after state ends emergency benefits

KSRO: May 31, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank Summer Lunch Program Returns Next Week

Press Democrat: May 30, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank offers free lunches for Sonoma County kids

KSRO: May 26, 2023
Sonoma County Focus – Redwood Empire Food Bank

Sonoma Valley Sun: May 25, 2023
On the front lines of “food insecurity”

Northern California Public Media: May 23, 2023
North Bay food bank feeding double the number from pre-2020

The Sonoma Index-Tribune: May 9, 2023
Impact100 gives out $337K to Sonoma Valley nonprofits

Press Democrat: April 25, 2023
Redwood Empire Food Bank auctions handmade bowls to feed the hungry

Press Democrat: March 3, 2023
What’s next for CalFresh participants now that emergency allotments are ending?

Sonoma Index-Tribune: February 13, 2023
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, Redwood Empire Food Bank team up to keep residents fed

The Community Voice: February 10, 2023
Oliver’s supports Redwood Empire Food Bank

Perishablenews.com: February 7, 2023
Perdue Farms Supports Redwood Empire Food Bank ‘Every Child, Every Day’ School-Based Nutrition Program in Northern California

Sonoma Index-Tribune: February 6, 2023
Report: 8,000 Sonoma Valley residents face food insecurity

Sonoma News: January 30, 2023
Impact100 sets new record for grant funding, membership

KSRO: December 21, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank Gets Large Donation From Marin French Cheese Company

CBS Bay Area: December 20, 2022
Vintage Wine Estates donates $40,000 to Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: December 19, 2022
Food bank volunteers working overtime to help those with food insecurity this holiday season

ABC7 News: December 19, 2022
North Bay food bank feeding families with unique brie cheese donation

Press Democrat: December 16, 2022
Marin French Cheese Company donates 1,000 wheels of brie to Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: December 12, 2022
Food For Bay Area Families: Sonoma Clean Power donates to Redwood Empire Food Bank

Press Democrat: December 10, 2022
Redwood Empire food drive brings festive mood to community giveback

CBS Bay Area: December 8, 2022
After stroke, retired North Bay detective serves community through food bank

CBS Bay Area: December 7, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank gets creative to eliminate food waste

Bohemian: December 6, 2022
Culture Crush, Week of Dec. 7: ‘Sleigh’ Hunger Food Drive

Pacific Sun: December 6, 2022
‘Sleigh’ Hunger Food Drive

KRON4: December 3, 2022
Help feed families in need this holiday season

The Krush 95.9: December, 2022
Sleigh Hunger Holiday Food Drive

Stay Happening: December, 2022
Sleigh Hunger Holiday Food & Funds Drive

Kenwood Press: November 30, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank donation station event Dec. 10

Business Wire: November 30, 2022
Exchange Bank Celebrates Food BANKing Win in Support of Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: November 29, 2022
Food bank volunteer driven by her own hunger experience; 'I still cry for that little girl'

CBS Bay Area: November 29, 2022
Giving Tuesday: David Goodman with Redwood Empire Food Bank talks how donations can help those in need

KRON4: November 29, 2022
Bay Area food banks seek Giving Tuesday donations

Northern California Public Media: November 27, 2022
David Goodman and Don Nolan join Clark Wolf on Savoring Sonoma: The Hour 

Anderson Valley Advertiser: November 24, 2022
North Bay’s largest food bank grapples with unforeseen demand amid soaring prices

Creative Sonoma: November 24, 2022
Holiday Food Drive

KSRO: November 23, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank Faces Great Demand For Help

CBS Bay Area: November 23, 2022
North Bay woodworker’s creations helping feed needy families

Press Democrat: November 22, 2022
North Bay’s largest food bank grapples with unforeseen demand amid soaring prices

CBS Bay Area: November 20, 2022
Food For Bay Area Families: Redwood Empire Food Bank's Katy Long talks about volunteering

KSRO: November 17, 2022
Sonoma County Focus – Redwood Empire Food Bank

CBS Bay Area: November 17, 2022
Reed Cowan highlights the Redwood Empire Food Bank in Santa Rosa where families can find a safe space free of judgment.

CBS Bay Area: November 16, 2022
Need for Volunteers

CBS Bay Area: November 15, 2022
Food for Bay Area Families brings needed relief to local food banks

CBS Bay Area: November 15, 2022
Food for Bay Area Families 2022 campaign kicks off

ABC7 News: November 12, 2022
Giving back: North Bay veterans collect food donations for communities in need this season

Press Democrat: November 12, 2022
Veterans turn out for healthy dose of interservice competition at Santa Rosa food drive

Santa Rosa Rotary: November 12, 2022
Rotary & Rotaract Support The Food Bank

The Community Voice: November 11, 2022
Local veterans continue serving community with a food drive to end hunger

NBC Bay Area: November 10, 2022
NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and Safeway Announce 13th Annual “Nourishing Neighbors” Holiday Food Drive Campaign

Sonoma Index Tribune: November 8, 2022
Editorial: Food donations are more than cleaning out the cabinets

Lake County News: November 2, 2022
Community First Credit Union volunteers with Redwood Empire Food Bank

North Bay Bohemian: October 19, 2022
Rising food and gas prices spell trouble for North Bay nonprofits

Press Democrat: October 16, 2022
Golis: When income disparity becomes everyone’s business

Press Democrat: September 12, 2022
25 North Bay nonprofits receive $700,000 in grants from Bank of America

Sonoma State Star: September 12, 2022
Seawolves JUMP into service

Sonoma County Gazette: September 1, 2022
September is Hunger Action Month

Press Democrat: August 23, 2022
Try these 3 easy recipes to extend your groceries

Press Democrat: July 29, 2022
Benefield: Santa Rosa woodworker, 85, raises thousands for Redwood Empire Food Bank

Press Democrat: June 18, 2022
‘Blown away’ by inflation: How Sonoma County residents are coping with historically high prices

KRON4: June 16, 2022
Feeding the community at the Redwood Empire Food Bank

Press Democrat: June 10, 2022
North Bay Spirit Award Winner: Memphis Roetter

KSRO: June 6, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank Offering Kids Summer Meals Again

Press Democrat: June 5, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank’s summer lunch program feeds Sonoma County youth in need

Sonoma Valley Sun: June 4, 2022
Food Bank’s summer lunch for kids comes in Sonoma Valley

Press Democrat: May 27, 2022
Santa Rosa 17-year-old veteran fund raiser feeding those in need

Kenwood Press: May 15, 2022
Impact100 Sonoma awards grants to Sonoma Valley nonprofits

Argus Courier: May 11, 2022
Postal Service Food Drive this Weekend

Sonoma County Gazette: May 6, 2022
Support Sonoma County’s vulnerable during Postal Service food drive

Press Democrat: May 5, 2022
Twangfest brings music, clogging and yodeling to Sebastopol

Del Norte Triplicate: May 5, 2022
Food bank challenges lawyers to pay up

Press Democrat: April 28, 2022
Supply chain issues, inflation impacting Sonoma County food pantries

Newswires: March 31, 2022
The Open Hearts Foundation Announces the Next Emergency Relief Fund Grants and Celebratory Gala

Lake County Record-Bee: March 11, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank receives $25,000 donation through Bank of America’s booster shot program

Press Democrat: February 10, 2022
For thousands of low-income residents in Sonoma County, pre-pandemic normal simply meant less misery

KPIX5: January 18, 2022
Bay Area Food Banks Face COVID-19 Staffing Shortages, Urgently Seek Volunteers

NBC Bay Area: January 16, 2022
Bay Area Food Banks Face Critical Volunteer Shortages During Omicron Surge

SFGate: January 16, 2022
Bay Area Food Banks Face Critical Volunteer Shortages During Omicron Surge

KRON4: January 14, 2022
Bay Area food banks experiencing ‘alarming’ volunteer shortages

Press Democrat: January 7, 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank volunteers prepare hundreds of meals for homeless shelter in a bind

Longview News-Journal: December 23, 2021
Vintage Wine Estates marks eight years and one million meals donated through its Angels Share campaign to fight food insecurity

Sonoma Index-Tribune: December 21, 2021
Sonoma County health advocates distribute 120,000 free rapid COVID-19 tests to low-income and Latino families

SF Chronicle: December 14, 2021
Season of Sharing funds help food banks still facing increased need due to the pandemic

Bohemian: December 10, 2021
“Range to Table” Beefs Up Community

CBS Local: December 7, 2021
Bank of America Donates $40,000 to Redwood Empire Food Bank

KSRO.com: December 3, 2021
Santa Rosa City Officials Hosting Food Drive On Saturday

ABC7 News: November 30, 2021 
Full list of Bay Area organizations to donate to this holiday season 

Pressdemocrat.com: November 25, 2021 
Sonoma County food banks struggle to keep up amid record inflation, high demand 

Patch.com: November 23, 2021 
Graton Donates Over 1,000 Meals to Redwood Empire Food Bank 

Sonoma Index-Tribune: November 22,2021 
It takes a village to feed the hungry 

Paulie’s Podcast: November 19, 2021 
49ers Energy, KD Misses the Dubs & Hoops for Hunger 

CBS Local: November 17, 2021 
How to Volunteer or Donate to Your Local Food Bank 

Great.com: August 16, 2021
Redwood Empire Food Bank Strives To End Hunger In Northern California 

KRON4: June 21, 2021
Founder’s Day 2021: Redwood Empire Food Bank 

The Press Democrat: June 19, 2021
Redwood Empire Food Bank continues to feed surge of struggling North Coast residents 

The Press Democrat: June 12, 2021 
Redwood Empire Food Bank’s Summer Lunch program helps children in need 

The Press Democrat: May 22, 2021
Wine lovers boost Redwood Empire Food Bank with tasting flights at Hook & Ladder Winery 

PR Newswire: May 6, 2021 
Urgent Volunteer Appeal to Help Tens of Thousands in Need of Food 

Sonoma Valley Sun: May 5, 2021 
Food Bank’s urgent appeal for volunteers 

Sonoma Index-Tribune: March 5, 2021
Food bank is desperate for volunteers 

The Press Democrat: February 6, 2021
Redwood Empire Food Bank needs help to keep groceries coming to people in need 

Fox KTVU 2: January 9, 2021
Pandemic leads many Bay Area residents to food banks for 1st time

KESQ - News Channel 3: December 18, 2020
Redwood Empire Food Bank in Santa Rosa sees soaring demand 

CBS SF BayArea: December 17, 2020
Redwood Empire Food Bank Sees Record Demand 

The North Bay Business Journal: December 15, 2020
North Bay Nonprofit Leadership Awards virtual event for 2020 

The Oak Leaf News: November 30, 2020
SJRC to host final food giveaway of the semester Friday 

Sonoma Index Tribune: November 30, 2020
PD Editorial: Sonoma County nonprofits look to Giving Tuesday for much needed financial boost amid pandemic 

Press Democrat: November 25, 2020
PD Editorial: Finding reasons for gratitude in this unsettling year 

Press Democrat: November 25, 2020
Nonprofits seek local volunteers during unusual holiday season

The Ukiah Daily Journal: November 25, 2020
Redwood Empire Food Bank begins monthly distribution in Ukiah
 
 
Press Democrat: November 24, 2020
Demand soars at North Coast’s largest food bank
 
 
Press Democrat: November 22, 2020
Sonoma County Black Forum gives out groceries
 
 
Sonoma Index-Tribune: July 23, 2020
Food Bank needs volunteers
 
Sonoma Index-Tribune: July 16, 2020
School lunch program ends July 17
 
Sonoma Index Tribune: June 29, 2020
Sonoma students fundraise for food bank
 
Sonoma Index Tribute: June 26, 2020
Now is the time to donate, nonprofits plead
 
Fort Bragg Advocate-News: June 25, 2020
Senior meal program up and running on coast
 
Fort Bragg Advocate-News: June 18, 2020
Senior meal program up and running on coast
 
 
Sonoma Valley Sun: May 26, 2020
Food Bank gets big boost from USDA program
 
Sonoma Index-Tribune: May 25, 2020
Drive-through food drive in Sonoma on May 29
 
The Healdsburg Tribune: May 18, 2020
Food bank needs help amid increased demand
 
Sonoma Index-Tribune: May 18, 2020
Need for food in Sonoma Valley could last years
 
The Community Voice: May 1, 2020
People helping people during COVID-19
 
Healdsburg Tribune: April 16, 2020
Shuttered businesses facing unmet challenges
 
Cloverdale Reveille: April 16, 2020
Food donation drive, giveaway this week
 
Andersen Valley Advertiser: April 15, 2020
Fort Bragg Food Bank Steps Up
 
Healdsburg Tribune: April 9, 2020
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