Despite facing many challenges along the way—including a lawsuit—the new Alameda Food Bank (AFB) facility opens today! Vicky Nguyen tours the new space and chats with Executive Director Teale Harden about the building. AFB is still seeking support to finish the project, and every bit helps. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-celebrates-first-permanent-facility/
The One Big Beautiful Bill “is impacting the equation on both sides,” Alameda Food Bank Executive Director Teale Harden tells Jean Chen. “We’re having fewer resources from the federal government, but we’re also anticipating more need because of other actions being taken.” Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/one-big-beautiful-bill-affecting-alameda-food-bank/
The new Alameda Food Bank facility is officially free from a lawsuit, following allegations that the City improperly exempted the project from full California Environmental Quality Act review, and a notorious claim that the facility would be built “illegally on a historic parking lot.” https://alamedapost.com/news/court-dismisses-lawsuit-against-new-alameda-point-food-bank-facility/
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Executive Director Teale Harden explains the Alameda Food Bank's vital services, which go far beyond their wonderful Island Community Market. "Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the connection and security a meal can provide, no matter their circumstances." Photo by Jenn Heflin. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-meeting-neighbors-where-they-are/
Executive Director of the Alameda Food Bank Teale Harden expresses her gratitude for the local volunteers and sponsors that help feed our neighbors in need. "Your generosity and commitment to helping others are what make this community so special."
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/alameda-food-bank-committed-community/
Alameda Food Bank staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Food Bank's new permanent facility. Jean Chen reports that despite a current controversial lawsuit surrounding the "historic parking lot" at the new facility, the Food Bank is moving forward with construction.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-breaks-ground-new-alameda-point-facility/
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In response to a recent controversial lawsuit, 100+ Alameda Food Bank supporters turned out for a protest at the September 17 City Council meeting. Adam Gillitt reports from the animated meeting, where plaintiff Tod Hickman, owner of Building 43 Winery, again insisted, “It is a historic parking lot.”
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-supporters-rally-to-oppose-ceqa-lawsuit/
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Alameda Food Bank's new Executive Director, Teale Harden, writes that she is ready to guide AFB into its next era and get to the bottom of hunger.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/expanding-the-food-banks-vision-to-tackle-hunger-at-its-source/
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Alameda Food Bank Executive Director Cindy Houts is retiring August 3 after eight years of stellar service to our community. Houts’ tenure was the longest of any executive director in AFB’s 46-year history.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/wishing-cindy-houts-a-wonderful-retirement/
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