Noe (left) is a student at Davis High School and a member of the National Charity League, a nonprofit that encourages mothers and daughters to volunteer together. For the past few years, she’s joined her mom, Anna, at our Public Food Distribution in Davis. 👏

At first, she admits, she ...was just looking for a place to earn her community service hours during summer break. But she says, “Now I love working with these volunteers. The community is so welcoming and they remember us every time we come back in the summer.” 💚

Noe enjoys handing out groceries because it lets her connect directly with recipients, but lately she’s also appreciated packing bags and getting to know her fellow volunteers better. “There really are no bad roles here,” she says. “You always feel good when you leave, no matter how hot the day or how hard you worked. Volunteering with Yolo Food Bank is worth it because you can really feel like you are getting people what they need.”

Want to join Noe, Anna, and the wonderful community of volunteers?
Sign up to volunteer here 👉 yolofb.org/volunteer

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Armando Salud-Ambriz as our new Director of External Relations at Yolo Food Bank!

Armando brings energy, heart, and a deep connection to Yolo County at a time when our mission needs strong advocacy and support more than ever. We’re thrilled to have him on ...the team as we face new challenges and continue nourishing our community. 💚

Read the full announcement to learn more about Armando and his vision for the work ahead at the link here 👉 yolofb.org/NewDirectorJoinsYFB

When you live in a county so lush with produce, it’s inspiring to see all the vibrant colors in our warehouse and to help ensure the delicious fruits and vegetables make their way back into the community! 🥬 🍅 🍑

Summer brings an abundance of food in Yolo County. Through food ...donations, our food recovery efforts, and local harvesting, we work to ensure our community neighbors receive fresh produce to help them stay nourished and healthy. 💚

When Dunnigan’s food distribution site suddenly closed, neighbors stepped up fast. 💚

The Dunnigan Fire Department didn’t wait! They opened their doors to host the weekly food distribution, keeping access local for hundreds of residents.

Our team moved quickly, and ...volunteers showed up from across the county. By Wednesday morning, produce was packed, bread was sorted, and food was flowing at the Public Community Food Distribution.

Kathy, a longtime Dunnigan resident, shared:
“There’s nowhere here to get groceries. When I can get what I need at the distribution, that is a huge help.”

This is what community looks like. 😊
To read the whole story, click the link here 👉 yolofb.org/DunniganDistroStory

This July 24th, join us for Family Packing Night from 5-6:30pm! It is a special chance for families (kids ages 6+ are welcome!) to volunteer together and support neighbors in need. ✨

You’ll help pack food for local families while teaching your children what it means to be part of a ...caring, connected community. Volunteering together is a fun, hands-on way to spend time with your family and grow closer, too. 💚

Why families love will Family Packing Night:
👨‍👩‍👦 A great introduction to philanthropy for kids
📦 Easy, hands-on tasks make it fun for everyone
🤝 A meaningful way to support our community

Sign up for this special night today! 👉 yolofb.org/FamilyPackNight

Attention Esparto residents! 🚨 Food assistance is available for Esparto residents still impacted by the Oakdale Fire power outage. 32 verified residences in Esparto have been identified by Yolo County Health and Human Services for support.

Thanks to funding from Yolo County Health and ...Human Services, Yolo Food Bank is distributing food boxes and grocery gift cards to those affected.

If you or someone you know needs food support, contact Genevieve Pyeatt, Director of Programs at Yolo Food Bank, by emailing Genevieve@yolofoodbank.org or calling 530-668-0690 extension #123 to get support.

We are thankful to Yolo County Health and Human Services for fully funding this effort and stepping up for our community in this time of need.

Bob Rennie has been a long-time supporter of Yolo Food Bank, donating his time and money in support of our mission to address food insecurity. Whether he is distributing groceries in his hometown of Winters or helping to pack boxes and sort produce at our warehouse in Woodland, Bob's impact ...can be felt throughout the county. 😊

Recently, Bob noticed there was another way he could lend a hand and support volunteers as well. To learn about all the ways he is giving to Yolo Food Bank, and to find out how you can help too, click the link here 👉 yolofb.org/BobRenniesGift

Our volunteers gathered on a beautiful morning at the UC Davis Student Farm to harvest kale, collard greens, figs, and herbs. With most students away for summer, we were able to step in and harvest produce that might otherwise go unpicked, which helps meet local need while supporting the ...farm's mission.

Yolo Food Bank works with a network of local farmers and food system partners to bring more locally-grown fruits and vegetables to our community. This direct access helps us:
🚚 Support county-wide programs like Public Community Food Distributions and our Partner Agency Store
🥬 Provide fresher, more diverse produce to food-insecure residents year-round
👩‍🌾 Strengthen our regional food system by working directly with growers
☀️ Make the most of seasonal opportunities, like summer harvests at the Student Farm

Yolo Food Bank’s operations facility is closed today, July 4, for the federal Fourth of July holiday. On Monday, July 7, our facility will be open and our programming will resume.

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Yolo Food Bank instalación está cerrada hoy, 4 de julio, por el feriado federal del 4 ...de julio. El lunes 7 de julio, nuestras instalaciones estarán abiertas y se reanudarán nuestros programas.