150 th Anniversary
CITY OF WOODLAND
CITY OF WOODLAND
Yolo Food Bank
Nourishing Yolo County ’ s Most Vulnerable Community Members
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The pandemic has really revealed how many residents in our region are struggling to make ends meet ,” says Michael Bisch , executive director of the Yolo Food Bank . “ Many were already struggling and the pandemic compounded their problems . As a community , we need to help these vulnerable neighbors to the best of our ability .”
Based in Woodland , Yolo Food Bank has been carrying out its mission of ending hunger and malnutrition in Yolo County since 1970 by procuring food and distributing it countywide to those in need . The organization annually distributes approximately $ 24 million worth of food donated by grocery stores , food processors , wholesale distributors and farmers , as well as food commodities from the USDA and bulk purchases .
“ By the pandemic ’ s third week , we were distributing three times as much food as we had been prior to the pandemic and have been striving to maintain that level of distribution ever since ,” Bisch says . “ Early in the pandemic , we received tremendous support in private donations and government grants . However , our need hasn ’ t receded and as this pandemic continues to upend lives , we need to redouble our efforts .”
Thanks in large part to dedicated volunteers , Yolo Food Bank provides 130 food distributions each month . The organization also provides free grocery home delivery service for vulnerable seniors and other health-compromised individuals , as well as bulk grocery dropoffs at senior housing and affordable housing complexes .
“ Our goal is to ensure every Yolo County resident has ready access to the nutrition they need to thrive ,” Bisch says . “ To that end , we ’ re working to discover pockets of hidden need that we ’ re currently not familiar with . Our work wouldn ’ t be possible without our volunteers , private philanthropists and food donors . We ’ re proud Yolo Food Bank helps bring these community partners together to support our neighbors in need .”
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Our goal is to ensure every Yolo County resident has ready access to the nutrition they need to thrive .
— Michael Bisch , Executive Director
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