NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 - 6-7:30 PM
Sudwerk Brewing Co
2001 2nd Street, Davis, CA 95618
Presenting Non-Profits:
Yolo Food Bank
RISE, Inc
Make It Happen
Presenting Non-Profits Letters of Intent
Yolo Food BANk
Yolo Food Bank
Who we are: Yolo Food Bank is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1970, Yolo Food Bank began as a grassroots effort by a group of individuals collecting food to distribute to food-insecure families in their community. From this modest beginning, it has grown into the largest organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in the county, now serving over 22,000 households in need each month. Throughout its existence, Yolo Food Bank has remained committed to its mission: to work as a community to meet the food and nutrition needs of Yolo County. This is only possible due to the generosity of grocers, businesses, farms, community donors and our passionate volunteers.
What we do: Yolo Food Bank supports over 22,000 households in Yolo County each month through collaboration with over 80 partner agencies. We host 24 Public Community Food Distributions across the county, accessible to all residents. In tandem, we partner with over 80 other food insecurity nonprofits that pick up food from our facility for distribution, collectively serving approximately 9,500 households monthly. Additionally, our Student Farmers Market program distributes food at Yolo County preschools, elementary schools, and high schools—creating an inclusive and engaging environment that helps reduce the stigma of food insecurity, benefiting around 1,500 households monthly. Lastly, our Private Community Food Distributions offer home delivery services to seniors and those with mobility restrictions, reaching nearly 1,000 households monthly.
Plans for Funds: It will almost be four years since the onset of the pandemic, and contrary to popular belief, food banks are still being stretched all over the nation. Here locally, YFB has consistently been responding to an increased food assistance demand. To put this into perspective, before the pandemic, YFB was distributing 4 million pounds of food countywide. At the height of the pandemic, that number reached 12 million pounds – today, it is over 10 million pounds. This is mostly due to a decrease in food donations and federal support waning. However, the community is still deeply in need of food resources.
Further demand was triggered by the termination of safety net programs that were put in place during the pandemic. When the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration came to an end, the consequences worsened for community members who were at or near the poverty level. Currently, Yolo Food Bank is serving over 22,400 households per month – that’s nearly 1/3 of all households throughout Yolo County. As we continue to meet this need, we are also faced with the reality of food assistance demand being up 20% across our distributions. This is where support from folks like you comes in. Your support will directly impact the lives of more than 22,400 households. It will provide food and hope to families, seniors, students, and anyone else who may be in need of our services. We truly believe that no one should have to make the decision of feeding their children or paying the bills. Thank you for your consideration and your strong commitment to service in our community.
Name and Title of Presenters:
Karen Baker, Executive Director, (530) 668-0690 ext. 109, karen@yolofoodbank.org Maria Segoviano, Director of Development and Communications, (530) 668-0690 ext. 143, marias@yolofoodbank.org
Contact Person for Donations: Jordan Cornelius, Data and Gift Processing Specialist, (530) 668-0690 ext. 141, jordan@yolofoodbank.org
Name/Address for Organization: Yolo Food Bank, 233 Harter Avenue, Woodland, CA 95776
Organization Website: yolofoodbank.org
Organization EIN: 23-7111782
RISE, Inc.
RISE Inc.
Who we are: RISE Inc. (Rural Innovations in Social Economics), is a public benefit non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established in March 1987. RISE, Inc. has been steadfast in its commitment to providing high-quality services to underserved populations in rural Western Yolo County. Our dedication to engaging the community and fostering self-determination and self-sufficiency remains unwavering.
What we do: We offer a diverse array of services, including childcare and after-school programs, youth mental health services, programs for senior citizens, emergency assistance, food distributions, and a workforce development initiative. These initiatives are tailored to offer immediate relief while establishing the foundation for long-term success and independence among our beneficiaries.
Plans for Funds: Should RISE, Inc. be selected to receive the funds, your contribution will go towards making critical facility improvements at our SunRISE Child Development Center. These enhancements will directly impact three key areas: the learning environment, safety and security, and the overall quality of care for our students.
Thank you for considering our request and for your continued support of our mission.
Name and Title of Presenters:
Adrian Solis, Wellness Specialist, adrian@riseinc.org
Angela Alvarez, Resource & Referral Specialist, angela@riseinc.org
Contact Person for Donations: Laura Guevara, Executive Director, Laura@riseinc.org
Organization Name & Address: RISE, Inc., 17340 Yolo Ave. Esparto, CA 95627
Organization Website:www.riseinc.org
Organization EIN:68-0121168
MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR YOLO COUNTY
Make it Happen for Yolo County
Who we are: Make It Happen for Yolo County was founded in 2014. We provide Yolo County’s transitional age youth (TAY) who are moving into independent living situations with furniture, bedding, household goods, cleaning supplies and resources to furnish their first apartment or home.
What we do: Transition age youth (TAY) are between the ages of 16-24. Most are aging out of the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems. Some are simply in great need with no other emotional or monetary support. According to the Public Policy Institute of California 2021 Poverty by County Report, Yolo County has the highest poverty rate in the state at 17.2%. This, coupled with the ongoing housing crisis, makes this particular population tremendously vulnerable and at higher risk of becoming unhoused compared to adequately resourced teens and young adults.
Depending on their specific need, we provide the following:
· Move-In Kit: multi-purpose repair tool, cleaning supplies, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, Target or Walmart gift cards
· Kitchen: table, chairs, silverware, glasses, dishes, serving dishes, dish cloth, towels, small appliances such as microwave, crockpot, toaster, blender
· Bathroom: washcloths, hand towels, bath towels, bathmat, shower curtain, gift card for toiletries and other needs
· Bedroom: bed frame, mattress, box spring, mattress pad, sheets, blanket, comforter, pillow, nightstand, dresser
· Living area: couch, chair, desk, desk chair, end table, coffee table, floor lamp
Once a youth is referred to us, we begin by having them work with their respective Social Worker or Case Manager to complete a wish list of desired appliances and furniture. We then contact each youth directly to meet one of our volunteers at our five storage units in Davis where they make their selections. Being the recipient of a donated van, we are then able to deliver their items to their new residence within Yolo County.
We are able to keep our costs low thanks to donated furniture from the community which we pick up, store and deliver to youth. All other household items such as beds, bedding, lighting, appliances, cleaning and office supplies are purchased new. We strongly believe that providing youth with brand new items, from appliances to bedding, sends a strong message that their community cares about them and it is an incentive for them to take care of their possessions and establish personal pride in their new living situation.
Plans for Funds: Increasing number of youth served in 2024. In 2022 we helped 36 youth, and in 2023, we served 48 youth, a 37% increase. Our goal this year is to serve 53 youth. We are currently trending to reach our target number. Our efforts have resulted in several new agencies referring youth to us: Hope Cooperative, Yolo Crisis Nursery and Woodland Community College. We will continue to prioritize relationships with our current partners such as YC Health and Human Services, UC Davis Guardian Scholars Program, Shores of Hope and EA Family Services while continuing our efforts to build new ones.
Increasing expenses due to higher cost of goods, fuel and administrative costs. While we still rely on furniture donations from the community for our youth, the new household items we provide – such as kitchen appliances, dishes, bedding and cleaning supplies – have increased in cost. We also have higher transportation expenses (fuel and maintenance) and additional costs associated with increased hours required to coordinate more volunteers and manage more activities due to the greater number of youth we are able to serve.
The funds we receive from 100 Men of Yolo County will be used to meet the costs associated with serving a greater number of youth (5 more in 2024) and offset the increased costs to provide our existing services.
Name and Title of Presenters: Cathi Schmidt, Executive Director, Cell: 650-759-6242, cathi@mihyolo.org
Contact Person for Donations: Cathi Schmidt, Executive Director, Cell: 650-759-6242, cathi@mihyolo.org
Organization Name & Address: Make it Happen for Yolo County, PO Box 982, Davis CA 95616
Organization Website: www.MIHyolo.org
Organization EIN: 46-5746005