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About the Redwood Empire Food Bank

Since 1987, the Redwood Empire Food Bank has provided food and nourishment to those facing hunger—serving more than 142,000 children, families, and seniors in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties. With over 300 direct service distributions and 150 partnerships with local human service organizations, all residents facing food insecurity have regular access to weekly and monthly food distribution sites across the five counties.

Media Contact

Please contact Rachelle Mesheau at rmesheau@refb.org or 707-523-7900 with your specific request, deadline, and press outlet for which you are on assignment. The communications team is here to coordinate interviews with Redwood Empire Food Bank staff. In order to meet press deadlines, advance notice is always appreciated. 

Redwood Empire Food Bank Assets

Past Media Releases

  • Sonoma County’s Free Summer Lunch Program for Kids is Back!

  • Sonoma County Legal Community Rallies for Fourth Annual Food From The Bar – United to End Hunger

  • Santa Rosa Growlers and the Redwood Empire Food Bank Team Up for “Hat Trick for Hunger Relief” Food Drive

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank Welcomes Three New Board Members

  • Redwood Empire Food Bank Launches Inaugural “Move Out Hunger” Campaign

  • Redwood Empire Food Bank Appoints Allison Goodwin as New President & CEO

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank Presents: Hot Rods for Hunger Relief

  • Empowering Youth while Fighting Hunger – Sonoma County Fair Partners with the
    Redwood Empire Food Bank

  • Sonoma County’s Free Lunch Program for Kids Returns!

  • Stamp Out Hunger: NALC’s Annual Food Drive Returns to Sonoma County, May 11

  • Third Annual Food From The Bar Campaign: Raising the Bar to Help End Hunger in Our Community

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank’s Operation End Hunger Food Drive to Coincide with Veterans’ Day Parade

  • Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind Join Forces

  • Join the Movement to Help End Hunger in Sonoma County During Hunger Action Month

  • School’s out but lunch is in! Free summer lunches for kids in Sonoma County.

  • Letter carriers collecting food for families in need!

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank Launches 2nd Annual Food From The Bar Competition

  • Local veterans continue serving our community with a food drive to help end hunger

  • Free summer lunches available for children in Sonoma County

  • Food Drive Supporting the Redwood Empire Food Bank Will Help Feed Families in Need

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank Partners With The Sonoma County Bar Association To Launch Their Inaugural Food From The Bar Campaign

  • Bags That Give Back: Redwood Empire Food Bank Selected to Benefit in the Lucky and FoodMaxx Give Back Bag Program

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank reopens kitchen to prepare dinners for local shelter

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank offers free drive-through meals for children again this summer

  • Urgent Volunteer Appeal to Help Tens of Thousands in Need of Food

  • Redwood Empire Food Bank is Calling for Volunteers

  • Sonoma County Vintners Foundation and Redwood Empire Food Bank partner to host drive-thru food distribution for hospitality workers

  • Redwood Empire Food Bank launches COVID-friendly “Summer Lunch” program feeding Sonoma County children

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank Sets Coronavirus Food Assistance Support in Motion

  • The Redwood Empire Food Bank is Calling on the Community for Help

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