After fifteen years of dedicated service as Director of Operations at Yolo Food Bank, Corkey Mapalo will begin a new chapter this July. She’ll focus her talents on our new “Harvest Program”, an effort to work with local farmers who grow our world-renowned fresh produce. “Yolo Food Bank is so grateful for all of Corkey’s […]

Rachel De La Cruz lives in Madison, CA, a quiet, unincorporated town just southeast of Esparto with a big sense of community. Twice a month, you’ll find Rachel helping lead a local Public Community Food Distribution outside the Service District building where neighbors gather. It’s part of a long-standing tradition in Madison: when someone’s in […]

Gather your ingredients and your fresh, seasonal produce straight from California’s diverse farmlands. At the start of the year, you’ll often find onions, radishes, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower thriving before the warmer spring months arrive. These nutrient-packed vegetables are perfect for creating flavorful meals beyond just a simple sauté. For this recipe, we’re making street […]

During a warm sunny afternoon community members gathered for an unforgettable day at the Food Bank Fiesta. The event was more than celebrating our Yolo Food Bank supporters, it was a reminder of the importance of generosity and a shared commitment to addressing hunger in our community. Tacos, Tunes, and Tours Mariachi Los Claveles filled the […]

Featured Image: Durst Organic Growers has partnered with Yolo Food Bank as a food donor for years, inviting volunteers to come and harvest fresh produce, like tomatoes, to use at distributions. Jim and Deborah Durst believe that farming isn’t just about growing great produce, it’s about nourishing the community around them. Since planting their first […]

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to Yolo Food Bank’s impact on the community, there are so many ways that you can volunteer with us. Last year there were over 31,465 hours of volunteer service across all aspects of the organization – a contribution valued at $1.1 million based on California nonprofit […]