If You Add The Heart, Our New Home Can Feed Thousands
There’s no need to wait until May 2 to NOURISH YOLO for Big Day of Giving. All Big Day of Giving 2019 donations will propel the NOURISH YOLO initiative, expanding our heart to include the additional fresh nutritious food and the programs to deliver it to ALL who are in need of sustenance in Yolo County.
The increased space, cool storage and the logistical efficiencies needed to meet the community’s full food security needs are here, thanks to our recent move to a more than 300% larger, purpose-built food distribution warehouse facility. We invite you to partner with us to maximize the potential to NOURISH YOLO!
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Questions? Please contact joy@yolofoodbank.org
Our Mission
To end hunger and malnutrition in Yolo County.
Yolo Food Bank's Countywide Work and Impact:
A Chat With Executive Director Michael Bisch
WHAT WE DO
For nearly 50 years, Yolo Food Bank has elevated the common good for the people and communities of Yolo County by fighting food insecurity. Founded as a volunteer-run backyard gleaning program, the Yolo Food Bank has grown to an organizational network of staff, volunteers and nearly 70 partner agencies. We coordinate the storage and distribution of food from a network of growers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and grocery stores, while simultaneously cultivating new sources of food.
Our Programs
…we asked our families to complete a survey about the past school year and the Kids Farmers Market was rated as the most valued event for fostering a sense of community at Winters Elementary. The surveys also indicated a strong desire for a better focus on healthy eating and living.
Farmers and ranchers involved in agriculture are among the most generous people in our society and Yolo County is no exception. Shared Harvest proposes that growers set aside the harvest from a portion of their farm or the proceeds from that portion for the Food Bank.