What began as a friendly competition between Yolo Food Bank’s Operations Department and the staff at Nugget Market has blossomed into one of our most anticipated events of the year.
Tournament
The 18-hole tournament was played as a four-person scramble, and we had local businesses, volunteers, individual donors, and staff come together for a fun and competitive day on the greens! The event was held at the beautiful, yet challenging, Wildhorse Golf Club. Players were met with refreshing drinks, snacks, and engaging games throughout the day, adding an extra layer of excitement and enjoyment to the event. Yolo Food bank staff members and volunteers interacted with players throughout the course, making the experience not just about golf but also about bringing the Yolo Food Bank community closer together.
A Record Breaker!
This year, participation more than doubled! Over 120 community members came out to join us for a day of fun, camaraderie, and most importantly, support for a great cause. We are also thrilled to announce that we met our fundraising goal. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our participants, we raised over $30,000 — more than doubling last year’s fundraising amount. We are so grateful for the support we garnered from everyone who participated!
More Fun on the 19th Hole
The day’s activities didn’t end on the greens. After a spirited round of golf, participants enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Yolo Food Bank’s Operations Department, led by Yolo Food Bank’s own staff member, Laura Vasquez.
The luncheon provided a perfect opportunity for participants to relax, mingle, and reflect on the day’s events. A feature of the hour was the announcement of raffle winners, who won a variety of exciting items and experiences.
After much anticipation, awards were presented to foursomes for the first, second, and third place winners with Best Overall Score for the tournament. Awards were also given for activities, including longest drive and closest to the pin. Congratulations to the overall winner, Team Mariani Nut Company, who came out on top with a score of 61!
Thank You
None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our community. We are immensely grateful to each and every player who registered, along with the following generous sponsors:
- APM Cares
- Armstrong and Associates
- Automate Mailing
- Clark Pacific
- Cunningham Engineering
- GA Telesis
- Medina McKelvey
- Monley Cronin, Inc.
- Recology
- Rivalz Snacks
- Travis Credit Union
- Wilkinson International
We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this tournament a success. From months of meticulous planning to ensuring every participant had a fantastic experience, our team truly went above and beyond. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
Driving Towards Next Year
As we reflect on the success of this year’s tournament, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for the future. The funds raised will directly support Yolo Food Bank’s essential programs, helping us to continue feeding more than 22,000 food insecure households across Yolo County. The overwhelming support from participants, sponsors, and volunteers reaffirms our county’s commitment to caring for those in need .
We look forward to building on this year’s success and making next year’s tournament even bigger and better. Plans are already underway, and we hope you’ll join us! Email us at communications@yolofoodbank.org to be one of the first ones to hear about it as soon as registration opens next year.
