Our Public Community Food Distribution site in West Sacramento continues a tradition of nourishing the community; one that started long before today. 😊

The West Capitol Ave location, where volunteers provide groceries every weekend to their neighbors, once housed "Farmer's ...Market," a locally owned grocery store that opened on July 8, 1953. If you look closely, you can still see the store's footprint in the lighter-colored concrete on the parking lot’s cement pad (the right side of the photo)!

Huge thanks to our friend and supporter, Curtis Carroll, for sharing this incredible piece of history and a newspaper clipping from the store’s grand opening. Our communities have always found ways to feed themselves and it’s inspiring to see that, while many things change, our community remains connected in wonderful ways. 💚

Yolo Food Bank is grateful for the continued support from the Centennial Rotary Club of West Sacramento at our Public Community Food Distribution at Masjid Aisha in West Sacramento. They recognized a need for durable insulated grocery bags for the households that experience food insecurity to ...gather the groceries they need and have a means to safely bring their groceries back home. 💚

Due to major cuts from the USDA and other government sources, Yolo Food Bank is facing a nearly $2 million shortfall from our $5.1 million operating budget this coming fiscal year. This national funding crisis has immediate local consequences – impacting the more than 30,000 Yolo County ...households who rely on us each month for groceries.

This is a steep hill to climb—but our community has never backed down from a challenge. Yolo County shows up for its own, and together, we can continue to feed our people with dignity.

You can read more about this issue here 👉 yolofb.org/USDACancelsFoodBankFunds

Evening packing shifts are here! 🌜📦 🌟

Our evening packing shifts at the warehouse are a perfect opportunity to volunteer by preparing shelf stable groceries for future distributions around the county. This Thursday, April 10, the packing shift will be from 5:00 - 6:30PM and the ...theme is "Siblings Night"! 👬

Join us in celebrating the special bond between siblings! Whether you're a big brother, little sister, fraternity/sorority member, or close friends, this is the perfect chance to show some love and appreciation for the ones who know you best. 💚

There will be fun DIY crafts to start the evening before the packing begins. If you are interested in signing up, or want to see all the options for volunteering click on the link here 👉 yolofb.org/volunteer

We’re honored to continue our long-standing partnership with Bank of America as part of the 2024 Neighborhood Builder program! 🎉

Through the program, each nonprofit is awarded a $200,000 grant, comprehensive leadership training for each of the organization’s executive directors and ...an emerging leader, along with access to a national network of nonprofit peers. For many years, Bank of America has supported Yolo Food Bank’s mission to nourish our neighbors and strengthen food access across Yolo County. This new investment deepens that commitment in a powerful way. 💚

“Yolo Food Bank is honored to receive the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders grant, which will enable us to better meet the growing needs of our community," said Executive Director Karen Baker. "This generous support allows us to focus on strategic planning efforts that will enhance our ability to serve a diverse and evolving population.”

Thank you, Bank of America, for your partnership and shared belief in a nourished, thriving Yolo County.

Yolo Food Bank's April 2025 Distribution Calendar is now available! This monthly calendar showcases all of our Public Community Food Distributions in Yolo County. 💚

We encourage everyone looking for help getting the food they need to be aware of scams that may take your information... but not provide the food support you need. Our website is a trustworthy place to get information about where you can get access to free groceries in Yolo County on our 'Find Food' webpage or click the link here 👉 yolofb.org/April2025Calendar
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¡El calendario de distribución de abril de 2025 del Yolo Food Bank ya está disponible! Este calendario mensual muestra todas nuestras distribuciones públicas de alimentos en el condado de Yolo. 💚

Animamos a todos los que buscan ayuda para obtener los alimentos que necesitan para estar al tanto de las estafas que pueden tomar su información, pero no proporcionar el apoyo alimentario que necesita. Nuestro sitio web es un lugar confiable para obtener información sobre dónde puede obtener acceso a alimentos gratuitos en el Condado de Yolo en nuestra página web 'Find Food' o haga clic aquí 👉 yolofb.org/April2025Calendar

It was an unforgettable day at the Food Bank Fiesta! The event was more than just a celebration of the supporters of Yolo Food Bank, it was a reminder of the importance of generosity and a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity in our community. 💚

Music, delicious tacos, a tour... with prizes, and a silent auction delighted guests and our annual "Pallet Awards" recognized the impact that our volunteers, donors, and partners have made in Yolo County by supporting the mission of Yolo Food Bank. 😊 🌮

For a full recap of the wonderful event, read the blog here 👉 yolofb.org/FoodBankFiesta2025

Ramon has been living in Woodland for 45 years and he is currently living with his wife, kids, and grandkids at Casa Del Sol, a community specifically for Yolo County’s agricultural workers where Yolo Food Bank holds a monthly 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 distribution.

Ramon appreciates... having the distribution where he lives because that means he doesn’t have to drive around before work finding the food his family needs. He loves getting the fresh vegetables and, with so many people in his household, he says, “all of this food is so helpful, and I hope you can continue to help me and our community because we really need it.”

Want to help nourish those who nourish us? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! Email development@yolofoodbank.org to learn more.

It's National Farmworker Awareness Week! 👏🚜

Yolo County’s agricultural workers help grow the food that feeds our nation, yet many struggle with food insecurity themselves. A recent Yolo Food Bank survey found that 53% of local farmworkers don’t have reliable access to food. ...That’s why we launched 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 one year ago – to bring culturally appropriate food directly to farmworkers at their workplaces and homes.

A huge thank you to our seed sponsor, Sutter Health, and supporting sponsor, 𝗬𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘀, for helping make this program possible! With Cultivo’s early success, we’re excited for its impact this harvest season. 💚

Want to help nourish those who nourish us? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! Email development@yolofoodbank.org to learn more.