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Hunger In Rohnert Park: A Community Conversation

Hunger is happening in Rohnert Park—and Rohnert Park organizations are stepping up to help.

Food insecurity affects thousands of individuals and families in Rohnert Park—neighbors who are working, raising families, and contributing to our community, yet still struggling to put enough food on the table.

Hunger in Rohnert Park: A Community Conversation brings together local hunger relief organizations, community leaders, and residents for an open and informative dialogue about food insecurity in Rohnert Park. This workshop is free for all to attend and is designed to create space for listening, learning, and connection—centering the voices of organizations that are directly serving our community.

Hosted by the Redwood Empire Food Bank, in partnership with the City of Rohnert Park, this event will highlight:

  • What food insecurity looks like in Rohnert Park today
  • The local programs and partnerships working to address hunger
  • How collaboration and community engagement make a meaningful difference

Whether you are a longtime supporter, volunteer, partner, or simply interested in learning more about hunger in Rohnert Park, you are warmly invited to join this conversation and be part of the work happening close to home.

Event Details

  • Event: Hunger in Rohnert Park: A Community Conversation
  • Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Time: 8:30–10 AM
  • Location: Rohnert Park Community Center |  5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA
  • Key Speakers:
    • Allison Goodwin, President & CEO of the Redwood Empire Food Bank
    • Additional speakers from Rohnert Park hunger relief partner organizations
      • Barbara Gray, New Hope Church, New Hope Market
      • John Umland, Neighbors Organized Against Hunger
      • Erik Dickson, SSU Student Affairs, Lobo’s Pantry
  • What to Expect: 
    • Insights from Rohnert Park-based hunger relief organizations
    • A welcoming, community-focused discussion environment
    • Opportunities to learn how to stay involved locally
       

Refreshments will be provided. 

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“Isn’t this what we’re supposed to do as human beings? Giving back is so simple. It really is so simple—and it does so much. The number of people we serve is outstanding—families with small children, elderly, veterans, average people doing their best to get by. Seeing people coming through these lines needing such a basic necessity... it’s eye opening and very humbling. People shouldn’t ever go hungry. So I’m here. Doing what I can to help.”

—Kathy, Redwood Empire Food Bank Volunteer

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