Delta Champions Named

The Delta Leadership Foundation announced the 2024 winners of its Delta Champion Awards: Russell van Loben Sels, Delta Preserver — for achievement in historical or environmental preservation.

The Pear Fair, Delta Promoter — for achievement in tourism, agriculture, education, commerce, and/or the arts.

Rio Vista Food Pantry, Delta Improver — for achievement in Delta health, community, and/or quality of life.

Dutra Family, Delta Legacy Family — for a family that has contributed to the Delta for at least 100 years through multi- generational professional and volunteer activities that have enhanced the quality of life of the region.

Gilbert Labrie, Delta Lifetime Achievement — for lifetime achievement in preservation, protection and promotion of the Delta. The awards will be presented at a Sept. 18 dinner at Delta Diamond Farm in Isleton. Purchase tickets here.

Rio Vista Food Pantry (Delta Improver) Starting with 4 volunteers in 1994, the Rio Vista Food Pantry has by necessity grown into a vital community organization with 120 volunteers that annually volunteer over 10,000 hours of their time to provide food and clothing to the less fortunate in their region.  Serving 150 families each month, the Food Pantry provides a safety net for local families, allowing them to focus on other critical needs for themselves and their children.

Our Mission

“Feeding the Hungry in Partnership with Our Community”

The Rio Vista Food Pantry is leading the fight for so many of our neighbors who are struggling to meet basic needs, and facing hunger on a daily basis. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable. We provide over 500 bags of food each month with our client numbers increasing by at least 30% over the last year. In the last six months we have inventoried, sorted, packed, and distributed over 15 tons of food. Further, our Food Pantry Closet has clothing options for men, women, and children in order to support those needing every-day wear to live, work, and play. By providing food and clothing, the Pantry contributes and creates an atmosphere of dignity and respect for all involved.

Our efforts are funded by contributions from individuals, groups, churches, businesses, and organizations in the Rio Vista and surrounding areas. Because of your support and partnership, we are able to inventory, store, and distribute donated and purchased perishable and non-perishable food items, clothing, hygiene items, and small appliance items. While we appreciate the donation of items, please know that your monetary donations allow us to multiply your donation by working with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano to purchase food items at rates not replicable in grocery stores. Please know your donation makes a real difference in the lives of hungry families, and helps them gather around their tables for a wholesome meal.