"It is a big help economically speaking, especially for large families with five, six or more children," said Gaudalupe, a recipient at our Cultivo distribution. 🤗
Check out this video by Spectrum News, and see how Yolo Food Bank is supporting local agricultural workers and their families through our new program, Cultivo! If you'd like to read the full article, visit 👉 yolofb.org/3YiZAcQ
Today, July 4, service will be paused at all Public Community Food Distributions and Yolo Food Bank's office will be closed in observance of the federal Independence Day holiday.
Tomorrow, July 5, our facility will reopen and food distributions will resume as normal.
To view the full list of our Public Community Food Distributions visit: yolofoodbank.org/find-food.
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Hoy, 4 de julio, el servicio se suspenderá en todas las distribuciones públicas de alimentos y la oficina del Yolo Food Bank estará cerrada en conmemoración del feriado federal del Día de la Independencia.
Mañana, 5 de julio, nuestras instalaciones reabrirán y la distribución de alimentos se reanudará con normalidad.
Para ver la lista completa de nuestras distribuciones públicas de alimentos, visite: yolofoodbank.org/find-food.
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On Wednesday, we were grateful to have KCRA 3 join us for the successful launch of Cultivo, our new program in partnership with Sutter Health. Cultivo is designed to meet the food and nutrition needs of agricultural workers in Yolo County by bringing culturally appropriate food directly to their places of residence and work.
We were also honored to be joined by Angelika Corchado, Sutter Health’s Community Health Manager, at the launch event. Her hands-on involvement in the food distribution demonstrates Sutter Health’s strong commitment to our shared mission. Sutter Health is not only funding Cultivo with a generous $200,000 grant but also taking an active role in its implementation.
A special thanks to KCRA 3 for covering this exciting milestone and helping us spread the word about Cultivo and its impact on our community.
#YoloFoodBank #Cultivo
Yolo County has the highest poverty rate in California | Fox40 News
"It was one of the saddest realizations we had, that the very people who are providing the food that we eat, 53% of them are experiencing food insecurity," shared Karen Baker, Executive Director of Yolo Food Bank.
This excellent FOX40 piece shines a light on one of the most alarming findings of our “Yolo County Food Access Survey.” In response, Yolo Food Bank has joined forces with our longtime partner, Sutter Health, to address this critical need. Creating a brand new program, "Cultivo," focused on serving farmworkers directly at their places of work and residence.
“The goal of this program is to bring healthy food to where people are. In health care we have been looking at ways to make health care more accessible. And food is really no different, we think that food is medicine,” said Kelly Brenk, Sutter Health's Director of Community Health.
We are so grateful to Sutter Health, whose commitment as a partner has been invaluable in addressing the food and nutrition needs of our community.
A big thanks as well to FOX40 for helping bring this urgent matter to the forefront — and for spreading the word about our exciting new program, Cultivo, in response!
#YoloFoodBank #Cultivo
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It's May 2! Which means Big Day of Giving has arrived! 🥳️
This week, we've been on the ground, engaging with volunteers and recipients at our distributions to directly understand the state of food insecurity in our county. The stories we heard were impactful and reinforced what we already knew: the need is significant and increasing. 📈
Today is your opportunity to make a difference. This Big Day of Giving, join us in responding to the urgent food needs of our community. Make your gift by midnight TONIGHT at: bigdayofgiving.org/yolofoodbank 💚
#BDOG2024 #BigDayofGiving2024 #FoodResponders
Francisco Castillo urges support for Yolo Food Bank on Big Day of Giving 2024!
Francisco Castillo, West Sacramento resident, community leader, and Yolo Food Bank supporter, took some time to speak with us about why he personally supports organizations such as Yolo Food Bank on the Big Day of Giving. He explains why we should lead with authenticity and use our lived experiences to help inform how we show up in the world.
Our “Yolo County Food Access Survey” revealed that 29% of West Sacramento residents are food insecure. With your help, we can change that. Join Francisco in supporting West Sacramento and Yolo County families this Big Day of Giving at: bigdayofgiving.org/yolofoodbank.
#BDOG2024 #BigDayofGiving2024 #FoodResponders #WestSacramento
Council Member Vicky Fernandez Urges Support Yolo Food Bank on Big Day of Giving 2024!
Join us to hear from Victoria Fernandez, a dedicated volunteer, Woodland City Council Member, and strong advocate for Yolo Food Bank, as she sheds light on the pressing food needs in our community. The "Yolo County Food Access Survey" reveals that a staggering 33% of Woodland residents face food insecurity.
We extend our gratitude to Council Member Fernandez for her unwavering advocacy on behalf of those experiencing food insecurity in Woodland and throughout Yolo County. As we approach the Big Day of Giving, there's no better time to take action. Make a difference today at: bigdayofgiving.org/yolofoodbank
#BDOG2024 #BigDayofGiving2024 #Woodland #FoodResponders
ABC10 recently did a story on the dramatic rise in food insecurity in Yolo County and the Greater Sacramento region as a whole. Donations have been down, while the need has gone up.
As Yolo Food Bank faces escalating food costs, reduced donations, and unprecedented demand, your help is more critical than ever. With just four days remaining until Big Day of Giving, don't wait and make a gift at bigdayofgiving.org/yolofoodbank.
Thank you ABC10 for shedding a light on this urgent issue and helping us to amplify the call for support in our community!
#BDOG2024 #BigDayofGiving2024 #FoodResponders
Support Yolo Food Bank on Big Day of Giving 2024!
A hunger cliff is happening here at home. For the past four years, Yolo Food Bank has been responding to a consistent increase in food assistance demand first triggered by the pandemic – and then, further exacerbated by the termination of safety net programs that were put in place during the pandemic. In the last few months, we continue to see record number of households to ever participate in our public food distributions since the height of the pandemic.
We need your support as we continue to rise to the level of need in Yolo County, make a gift today at bigdayofgiving.org/yolofoodbank 💚 Together, we can make a big impact on the lives of those in need!
#BDOG2024 #BigDayofGiving2024 #YoloFoodBank #FoodResponders
Yolo County, a California breadbasket, is among most food-insecure areas
This KCRA 3 story captures how Yolo Food Bank is currently responding to the economic hardship our community members are facing every day. Amid rising inflation, many working households are struggling to make ends meet. Despite the region's rich agricultural resources, an alarming 29% of Yolo County residents are food insecure. 📈
As Big Day of Giving 2024 approaches, you have just 9 days to make a gift that will make a difference. You can be part of our effort to change lives here in Yolo County: bigdayofgiving.org/yolofoodbank
Thank you for your ongoing support! Together, we are making a difference. And a big thank you to KCRA 3 for highlighting this critical issue in our community.
#BDOG2024 #BigDayofGiving2024 #YoloFoodBank #FoodResponders
Make a gift to Yolo Food Bank year-round at Davis Food Co-op! 🌟
When you’re shopping at Davis Food Co-op keep an eye out for our cash boxes at the register when you check out! They are there all year long, so you can contribute to Yolo Food Bank whenever you feel like giving a little extra. 🤗
Adding a donation during your grocery run is a simple yet impactful way to support our local community. No matter the amount, every contribution plays a crucial role in our efforts at Yolo Food Bank. 💚
#YoloFoodBank #CommunitySupport #DavisFoodCoOp #Gratitude
PG&E Partnership with Yolo Food Bank
We are filled with gratitude and would like to extend major thanks to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for their partnership! 💚
A highlight of our partnership this year included their support of $10,600 which enabled us to distribute more than 2,600 disaster relief grocery cards to residents when Yolo County was stricken by an atmospheric river leading to a series of storms and power outages. PG&E was quick to action and activated our food bank to provide food assistance to the households impacted by these storms.
With genuine compassion for those experiencing food insecurity in our community, 10 volunteers from PG&E recently gave their time at our Winters High School distribution and captured the video seen here to showcase the impact of our distribution. Thank you to PG&E for composing and sharing this video!
At Yolo Food Bank, our mission is to work as a community to meet the food and nutrition needs of Yolo County. PG&E's collaborative efforts with us are a shining example of success and how we can work together as a community to serve those in need!
#CommunityPartnership #PGECares
“There is nothing without the community — we all have to open our hearts and our arms to people from different countries and different communities and make them feel welcome,” expressed Marcella, Winters resident and Yolo Food Bank food recipient.
Food insecurity is on the rise — even higher than peak pandemic times — in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report, it also noted that more severe levels of food insecurity were higher in comparison to years prior.
In Yolo County, that rings true. Demand for food assistance persists, and is up 20%. Join ABC10 and campaign sponsors and supporters such as Wells Fargo, Bayside Church, Raley's Food For Families, and Northwest Exteriors in this year’s #StandAgainstHunger campaign which raises money and awareness to combat food insecurity in our region.
Your gift now ensures that families and individuals in need are nourished. Make a gift at www.yolofoodbank.org
Time is ticking, but hope is not lost! 🚨
We're just moments away from the end of the month, and our donation goal is within reach. Your support today can make all the difference for families in need. Our mission to work as a community to meet the food and nutrition needs of Yolo County needs YOU.
💚 Make a gift at yolofb.org/ygg2023
#GiveBack #DonateNow #CommunityStrong
This #GivingTuesday, we're reflecting on the heartwarming moments from last week's Holiday Food Distribution. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide 2,200 meal kits to those in need. 🍽️
"We came out here today for the food giveaway to get a turkey for Thanksgiving. It's been a very hard year with not working, so the stress level is way up now. We are very grateful. Thanks to all the people who donate to these food banks, it really helps us out."
Let's continue making a difference together! Your gift ensures we can keep supporting our community. We are SO CLOSE to reaching our fundraising goal this season, make a gift today at yolofoodbank.org
#YoloFoodBank #CommunitySupport
The dried garbanzos are IN! We collected 10,000 POUNDS to distribute to the community! 🤩
If you've been following along with us, you'll know that earlier this season our volunteers hand-harvested matured, green garbanzo plants for community distribution and left a portion at River Garden Farms Co to bask in the sun for harvesting later in the season. (If you missed it, check out our post from July 27!)
Now that the crops have reached the peak of their sun-soaked goodness, we utilized a combine machine to reap (cut/gather), thresh (separate grain from plant), winnow (separate chaff from grain), and collect the rest of the batch!
From there, amazing volunteers stepped in to bag 2 pounds bags of the dried garbanzo beans for distribution. The bags also include directions for how to prepare the delicious legumes - and we turned to you on our social media stories to ask, what are your favorite dishes to prepare?
You submitted the BEST ideas with a diverse range of representation! Submissions included: Caldo de Pollo, Cowboy Caviar, A Summer Saute (with diced tomatoes, onions, zuchini, yellow squash, & topped with cheese), Chana Masala, and Hummus with Fresh Pita!
Have you tried any of these recipes before? What are other delicious garbanzo/chickpea recipes you enjoy? Let us know in the comments! 🤩👇
As students gear up for a new academic journey this back-to-school season, we're thrilled to share this enlightening moment with Patrice, President of BOMA Sacramento/Central Valley. She eloquently speaks about the transformative Yolo Food Bank Student Farmers Market, highlighting the incredible power of individual action and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for students. 🎒⭐️
Your gift during this season will enable us to bring fresh produce to students and families through our Student Farmers Market program. Make your donation at yolofoodbank.org
