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Grocery giveaway at Cobiz | Rotarians at Work

Richmond CA Rotary Posted on March 29, 2026 by Nakele RechenauerApril 4, 2026

Wednesday, April 1

Free groceries available at CoBiz, April 1
Grocery Giveaway 2026, Wed., April 1, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave., Suite A. Free

Richmond Rotarians are volunteering at this event.

Free food will again be available at a grocery giveaway in downtown Richmond. The distribution is held on the first Wednesday of every month at the CoBiz Richmond office.

The event is co-sponsored by CoBiz and the Brothers of International Faith, a nonprofit organization based in Richmond. Those attending are advised to arrive early as supplies generally are exhausted within an hour.

The food items include fruits, vegetables, potatoes, desserts, snacks, milk and eggs. At some giveaways, there is also meat and packaged goods such as sandwiches, juices and other drinks. The food comes from establishments such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Pony Express. The Richmond giveaway is one of more than a dozen monthly food distributions organized by Stanley “Mr. Stan” Byias, the co-founder of the Brothers of International Faith.

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Don Lau honored with Legacy Award at CoCoKids Gala

Richmond CA Rotary Posted on June 2, 2026 by Nakele RechenauerJune 12, 2026

Community advocate Don Lau, known for his longtime support of children and families through the E.M. Downer YMCA in Richmond, was honored with a Legacy Award during the May 2nd CoCoKids’ 50th Anniversary Gala, an evening that celebrated both individual contributions and the organization’s decades-long impact on Contra Costa County.

By Kathy Chouteau, Richmond Standard
Link to Article: https://richmondstandard.com/community/2026/05/07/don-lau-honored-with-legacy-award-at-cocokids-gala/

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Welcome new rotarian, Chief Tim

Richmond CA Rotary Posted on May 14, 2026 by Nakele RechenauerJune 12, 2026

Very happy to induct Richmond Police Chief Tim Simmons as a Richmond Rotarian. He has been serving the Richmond community for almost 18 years as part of The Richmond Police Department. A huge welcome to him.

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CoBiz Food Give Away – Rotarians at Work

Richmond CA Rotary Posted on March 11, 2026 by Nakele RechenauerMarch 11, 2026

On February 4th and March 6th, Rotarians assisted with the CoBiz first Wednesday of the month Grocery Giveaway. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables! Bread products, milk, and packaged meals. All who participated were able to fill 2 shopping bags with food. Great partnership with CoBiz!

We are excited to participate in the next event on April 1st.

Thanks to Karen DiDomenicis, Zee Handoush, Tiffany Harris, Tom Herriman, Don Lau, Ruthie Abelson Olivas, and Nakele Rechenauer for helping out.

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Bagna Cauda 2026

Richmond CA Rotary Posted on February 20, 2026 by Nakele RechenauerMarch 27, 2026

Wednesday, March 25 from 6pm to 9pm

West County Salesian Youth Club
Annual Bagna Cauda Dinner
2801 Moran Ave, Richmond

Join us at one of the Richmond Rotary tables!
Tickets are $75 each.
Buy your tickets online: Bagna Cauda 2026 tickets

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Rotary Club of Richmond
PO Box 70643
Richmond CA 94807

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