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 […]

What a year it has been for Yolo Food Bank! From building new programs and exciting events to strengthening partnerships within Yolo County, we have been hard at work evolving to better serve our community. As we come to the end of 2024, it is a great time to reflect on all the ways we […]

Yolo Food Bank recently released our annual impact report for fiscal year 2023-2024 highlighting all the ways that we are providing support for our neighbors in need. Together with our 68 partner agencies throughout the county, we are serving an average of 30,700 households every month. In order to support that many households, our warehouse […]

A huge part of our Yolo Gives & Gathers campaign is fast approaching: multiple holiday food distribution events are taking place across Yolo County from November 19-26!  Proof of local residence is required and a limit of 1 meal kit per household will be enforced at all distributions. Please note that some distributions require pre-registration. […]

There’s something special about the spirit of giving—it connects people, strengthens communities, and reminds us that together we can make a difference. Giving back during the holidays can be especially meaningful. It’s a season defined by gatherings, gratitude, and celebrations. Helping your community can come in many forms, whether it’s a financial contribution, volunteer work, […]