STATE EMPLOYEE FOOD DRIVE
November 9, 2021 - January 7, 2022
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17 Days Left to Participate!
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As of this week, over $33,000 has been donated to various food banks throughout the state! WOW! Thank you to all who have participated and who plan to participate in these last 17 days of the State Employee Food Drive.
The following departments are leading the way:
Monetary Donations
$33,223.53 Total Funds Donated
CA Department of Public Health
CA Department of Tax & Fee Administration
CA Department of Health Care Services
Food & Turkey Donations
8,569.17 Total Pounds Donated
CA Department of Public Health
CA Department of Tax & Fee Administration
CA Department of Water Resources
Run to Feed the Hungry Registrations
173 Total Registrations
Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS)
Employment Development Department
CA Department of Tax & Fee Administration
Volunteer Hours
98.5 Total Hours Volunteered
CA Department of Public Health
CA Department of Tax & Fee Administration
CA Department of Justice
View the current totals here!
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Have you submitted your Food Drive credit through the online form?
Providing your donation details allows us to keep track of and recognize your amazing contributions to our statewide community!
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State Agency/Department Highlight
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California Department of Public Health Hosts Silent Auction and Raises Over $5,000!
 
CA Department of Public Health Silent Auction Items
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) hosted a silent auction with 29 baskets donated by 18 centers and offices earlier this month. After two days of online bidding, a total of $5,187.76 was raised for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services! Thank you CDPH staff for your dedication and hard work to fight food insecurity in our local communities!
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Why Your Donation Matters!
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Redwood Empire Food Bank: What We Do
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The Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB) collaborates with local and regional partners to obtain and distribute the equivalent of more than 40,000 meals every day. REFB has more than 300 of its own direct service distributions, and partners with 170 other hunger relief organizations. Together, they form a network of over 450 weekly and monthly distribution sites serving all residents facing food insecurity.
REFB serves its communities through three initiatives:
Every Child, Every Day
Includes four robust programs that address the nutritional needs of children, targeting both schools and seasonal meal gaps.
Senior Security
Serves a monthly average of 4,800 low-income seniors healthy, fresh food across our five-county region.
Neighborhood Hunger Network
Strives to improve the health and well-being of our community with food and nutrition education.
Click here to learn more about the Redwood Empire Food Bank!
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Donation & Volunteer Opportunities
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Visit fooddrive.ca.gov to find a list of local food banks for:
Food Donation(s)
Monetary Donation(s)
Volunteer Opportunities
Don't forget to submit your donation details through the online credit form so we can see the impact you're making in the community!
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We Want to Highlight Your Donation Story!
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CA Department of Food and Agriculture staff member
Annaraine Diaz and family at 2021 Run to Feed the Hungry
Thank you to Annaraine Diaz and family for sharing your photos of this year's Run to Feed the Hungry event. We're wishing your family and all state employees a happy holiday season!
How are you participating in this year's food drive? We would love to share your story in the next newsletter!
Please be sure to tag us @CDFAFarmtoFork or send us photos of your agency/department's work at cafooddrive@cdfa.ca.gov! |
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