Hunger is happening in Petaluma—and Petaluma organizations are stepping up to help.
Food insecurity affects thousands of individuals and families in Petaluma—neighbors who are working, raising families, and contributing to our community, yet still struggling to put enough food on the table.
Hunger in Petaluma: A Community Conversation brings together local hunger relief organizations, community leaders, and residents for an open and informative dialogue about food insecurity in Petaluma. 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 Petaluma and Healthy Petaluma, this event will highlight:
- What food insecurity looks like in Petaluma 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 Petaluma, you are warmly invited to join this conversation and be part of the work happening close to home.
Event Details
- Event: Hunger in Petaluma: A Community Conversation
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Time: 8:30 – 10 AM
- Location: Petaluma Community Center in the “Meeting Room” | 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA
- Key Speakers:
- Allison Goodwin, President & CEO of the Redwood Empire Food Bank
- Additional speakers from Petaluma hunger relief partner organizations (COTS, Una Vida, and Elim Lutheran Church of Petaluma)
- What to Expect:
- Insights from Petaluma-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
