Today, Yolo Food Bank’s operations facility will be closed and our food assistance programs will be paused in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

On Tuesday, January 21, our facility will be open and our programming will resume.

Do you, or does someone you know, need ...access to free food? Call us at 530-668-0690 or find more details at yolofoodbank.org/findfood

Meet Ed Ellis, who has been part of our team for eight years, but his journey started even earlier—he volunteered with us for two years before joining as staff. Now, he’s the associate who keeps things running smoothly in the Quality Assurance Room, where produce and dried goods get sorted and ...packed. 🍐

Each week, Ed and his amazing team of volunteers carefully sort through produce to ensure it’s good to go out to our community. After that, they weigh everything before it heads out to distributions, including Student Farmers Markets. Thanks to their hard work, fresh produce reaches more than 1,000 families every month. “I love knowing I am helping people,” Ed says, “and it is great exercise too!” 😊

Ed reflects on his time at Yolo Food Bank with gratitude: “Some of the nicest people I have met in my whole life have been here at Yolo Food Bank,” he explains. “And I work for a great boss, Corkey Mapalo, and that has really kept me going.” 💚

Known for his friendly personality, great music playlists, and an ongoing chess game by his desk, Ed makes the warehouse a vibrant and welcoming place.

Yolo Food Bank’s food assistance programs will be paused on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Tuesday, January 21, our programming will resume.

Do you, or does someone you know, need access to free food? Find the details for our countywide Public ...Community Food Distributions at 👉 yolofoodbank.org/findfood

There are so many ways that you can volunteer here at Yolo Food Bank! 😊
If you are looking for a way to make an impact in your community, then find a role that fits you best at one of our many volunteer opportunities:

🍅 Harvest Events
📦 Yolo Food Bank Warehouse
🚙 ...Private Community Food Distributions
🧑‍🌾 Student Farmers Market
🏘️ Public Community Food Distributions

Whether you like meeting new people, getting exercise, having fun with your friends, working outdoors, or you're just looking to try something new, there is a volunteer opportunity that is just right for you! Check out all the ways that you can help to support your Yolo County neighbors in need at the link here 👉 yolofoodbank.org/volunteer

🌟 News from our Partners! 🌟
We’re happy to share that the Center for Land-Based Learning is hosting an incredible event series ensuring that their Mobile Farmers Market customers continue to have convenient access to local, sustainably-grown produce while supporting the Yolo County ...community! 🌱

A Winter Mobile Farmers Market is coming to West Sacramento and Woodland. The Winter Pop-up Series will visit West Sacramento and Woodland the second week of the month on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, January to April. For the complete schedule go to: followthetomato.org. Save-the-Dates and stock your fridge and pantry with seasonal, sustainably-grown produce from local farms. SNAP/EBT customers get 50% OFF thanks to the Market Match program. 💚

Stay informed about nearby food distributions with FreshText! 📱

FreshText is a free service designed to keep you informed about public food distributions in your community. By signing up, you'll receive text message reminders a day in advance with the time and location of food ...distributions near you as well as any updates on schedule changes.

To opt-in to this service:
🍅 Find your community's keyword in the chart.
🍏 Text keyword to 888777.

By using FreshText, you'll have up-to-date information so you can better access the resources Yolo Food Bank provides!

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¡Manténgase informado sobre las distribuciones de alimentos cercanas con FreshText! 📱

FreshText es un servicio gratuito diseñado para mantenerlo informado sobre las distribuciones públicas de alimentos en su comunidad. Al registrarse, recibirá recordatorios por mensaje de texto con un día de anticipación con la hora y la ubicación de las distribuciones de alimentos cerca de usted, así como cualquier actualización sobre cambios de horario.

Para suscribirse a este servicio:
🍅 Encuentre la palabra clave de su comunidad en el foto.
🍏 Envíe la palabra clave al 888777.

Al utilizar FreshText, tendrá información actualizada para poder acceder mejor a los recursos que ofrece Yolo Food Bank.

#FreshText #YoloFoodBank

When Nancy Retes retired a year ago after 40 years of being a teacher and counselor, she knew she wanted to find a new way to help people in her community. "I was making food at home and driving around giving it to unhoused people I saw who needed it." Nancy says, "I thought there ...had to be a better way to help out and that’s when I discovered Yolo Food Bank." Nancy has been volunteering at Yolo Food Bank ever since.

Whether she is helping at a food distribution, packing food at the warehouse, or lending a hand at a community event, Nancy knows that she is helping her neighbors in need. "Every week when someone takes the food and says ‘Thank You’, I can tell that it is really making an impact in their lives," she says. 😊

We are so grateful for Nancy's continued commitment to Yolo Food Bank's mission and all of our volunteers who give their time and energy to help address food insecurity here in Yolo County. 💚

What an amazing year we have had at Yolo Food Bank! 🎉

As we look back at 2024, we are reminded of the power of community, the impact of strong partnerships, and the beauty of showing up for one another. From the big events to moments of connection, the "magic" of Yolo County ...was felt in everything we did. 💚

To everyone who volunteered, supported, donated, and shared this journey with us—thank you. Your energy and dedication inspire us to dream even bigger.

Here’s to a new year full of possibilities, deeper connections, and continued growth. We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in 2025. ✨