Berkeley Food Network

Every week, more Berkeley neighbors are turning to Berkeley Food Network for support. As national cuts to SNAP and CalFresh threaten food access across the country, local families, seniors and students are feeling the impact. At Berkeley Food Network, neighbors can shop for fresh groceries with dignity and choice while connecting to additional community resources and CalFresh enrollment support. Your support helps ensure our community continues to have access to healthy food during a time of growing uncertainty. Right now, monthly sustainer gifts are being matched up to $25,000, doubling your contribution to help keep Berkeley nourished. Please become a monthly sustainer today. You can give at any level, including $5/month or more, to help sustain healthy food access for Berkeley neighbors. #BerkeleyFoodNetwork #FoodAccess #BerkeleyCA #CommunitySupport #FoodSecurity

Meet Ms. Tanya, a longtime Berkeley resident whose family has called Berkeley home for five generations. Each week, Tanya shops at Berkeley Food Network for fresh groceries that help stretch her budget while staying connected to the community she loves. Her mother also receives groceries through our home delivery program. Tanya’s story marks the official kick off our Spring Campaign: and the need in our community has never been more critical. For many neighbors, food assistance means more than meals. It means being able to put money toward rent, medication, transportation and other essentials while continuing to live in the community they call home. As demand for food assistance continues to rise throughout Berkeley, your support helps ensure neighbors have access to healthy food with dignity and choice. Please give today. Right now, all monthly donations are matched, doubling your contribution! Link in bio 💕 #BerkeleyFoodNetwork #FoodAccess #BerkeleyCA #CommunitySupport #FoodSecurity

We had a great time at Taste of North Berkeley this week! Thank you to the volunteers and ambassadors who represented BFN and to all of y'all who stopped by to say hello! ❤️

It’s mayo time! 🥪 A massive thank you to Berkeley Bowl and their incredible team for this generous donation to the Berkeley Food Network. We had a successful warehouse pickup thanks to the seamless coordination of Berkeley Bowl's marketing and communications manager Chi and warehouse manager AJ. We’re so grateful for local partners who step up to help us tackle food insecurity right here in our community! #BerkeleyBowl #BerkeleyFoodNetwork #EndHunger #BerkeleyCA #CommunitySupport #SupportLocal

Our newest Cocktails for Change lineup is here! 🍸✨ As always, a portion of proceeds from every cocktail sold benefits local organizations making a difference in our community. The Moonlight Blossom supports @backtobacktoearth and their mission to expand equity and access in outdoor education for all youth. The Desert Rose benefits @berkeleyfoodnetwork and their work building a more accessible, food-secure future for our community. Limited time - join us soon! Sip well. Give back.

Last week, nearly 40 community members, including advocates, partners and staff from Berkeley Food Network and Alameda County Community Food Bank, traveled to Sacramento for California Hunger Action Day. Our message was clear: California must fund food first so everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We met with staff from the offices of elected officials to share what’s happening in our communities right now. Advocates spoke to the real-life impact of policy decisions, especially for immigrant communities. Due to recent federal changes, more than 5,400 refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in Alameda County are at risk of losing their CalFresh (SNAP) benefits. Without state action, thousands of households could see their grocery budgets cut while the cost of food, housing and fuel continues to rise. There is still time to change this. We heard directly from legislative offices that community voices matter. Your voice matters. And it’s not too late to make an impact. Take a moment today to send a message to Sacramento and urge lawmakers to fund food first at the link in our bio. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up for one another and works to ensure everyone has access to the food they need to thrive.

Not sure what to have for dinner tonight? Lettuce tell you about a special deal ... Today, @shakeshack Berkeley will donate $1 of every burger and chicken sandwich sold back to Berkeley Food Network!!🎉🍔 Check out the beautiful new restaurant on this opening day, and support the fight against hunger while treating your family to dinner tonight! Shake Shack Berkeley 1950 Oxford St, Suite F Berkeley, CA, 94704

Shake Shack Berkeley Grand Opening Tuesday, April 28th Shake Shack Berkeley | 1950 Oxford St, Suite F Ribbon Cutting at 9:30 AM | Doors Open at 10:00 AM Join us in celebrating the opening of Shake Shack’s newest location in the heart of Downtown Berkeley! As part of Shake Shack’s mission to Stand for Something Good, they will donate $1 from every burger and chicken sandwich purchased on Opening Day to the Berkeley Food Network! Plus, the first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Shake Shack Tote Bag. We can’t wait to see you there! @shakeshack @berkeleychamber

1 in 4 people in Alameda County already face food insecurity. With new federal cuts to nutrition programs, even more families are turning to food banks for help. As California Hunger Action Day (April 21) approaches, we’re urging state lawmakers to take action — fund food banks, protect CalFresh, and expand access to food programs. Join us and raise your voice for a hunger-free California. Link in bio.

Bold flavors, playful twists, and award-winning talent—today’s spotlight: Farmhouse Kitchen! 🍜✨ Under the guidance of Chef Kasem Saengsawang, winner of Chopped: Thai Takedown Season 61 on Food Network, Farmhouse Kitchen serves the best of modern Thai cuisine with a creative, playful twist. This week, Farmhouse Kitchen is generously supporting our community—stop by, enjoy incredible Thai flavors, and help make a difference! 💚🥢 🔥 Restaurant Week Challenge: Dine at 4 participating restaurants, donate using the table QR code, and tag @berkeleyfoodnetwork for a chance to claim a BFN hoodie!

Big thanks to @PoweredWithAva for their $2,500 sponsorship! 🌟 This funding helps us process recovered food from partners like Berkeley Bowl, Target, Sprouts, and Berkeley Natural Grocery to provide fresh produce to our community. We love seeing green energy power a healthy community! 🥦⚡️ #CommunitySupport #FoodRecovery #GreenEnergy

Beer lovers, this one’s for you—today’s spotlight is Gilman Brewing Company! 🍺✨ Set in a former automotive shop, Gilman pairs industrial vibes with a rotating lineup of 20 unique brews. They’re generously supporting our community this week—stop by for a pint and make a difference! 💚🥂 🔥 Restaurant Week Challenge: Dine at 4 participating restaurants, donate via the table QR code, and tag @berkeleyfoodnetwork for a chance to win a BFN hoodie!