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Hunger, Food Insecurity and Foodbanks
In this editon of our nonprofit community group newsletter, we look at the problems of hunger and food insecurity in California, and the organizations, volunteers and donors stepping up to keep the community fed.
Setting the Table for Social Change
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County CEO Erica Padilla-Chavez looks at food insecurity as a symptom of an underlying disorder—one that can be cured.
California’s Oldest Food Bank Pays It Forward
For the food-insecure community in Santa Cruz County, Second Harvest Food Bank feeds the need.
Hunger and Food Insecurity in California: What It Is, What to Do About It
Hunger and food insecurity have become persistent problems in California. With the world’s fifth-largest economy, what steps can we take to make sure that everyone has enough to eat?
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Nonprofits in the News
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Want a Say in Truckee’s Future? Start With the Budget (Opinion)
04/26/2025 When people talk about getting involved in local government, most imagine casting a vote or showing up to a public meeting. But one of the most impactful ways to shape the future of our town is also one of the most overlooked: understanding the budget.
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Yolo Food Bank Expands ‘Cultivo’ Program
04/26/2025 A look at the Cultivo program managed by the Yolo Food Bank to gather and distribute culturally appropriate fresh produce to local food insecure agricultural worker households.
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Spring Clean-Up and Earth Day Celebration
04/25/2025 More than 80 volunteers showed up to pick up trash and sweep Downtown Hollister during The Annual Spring Clean-Up and Earth Day Celebration on April 19 on San Benito Street.
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Truckee Bike Park Concession Agreement Raises Questions About Oversight, Communication, and Future of Public-Private Partnerships
04/25/2025 A well-established partnership between the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District (TDRPD) and local nonprofit Biking for a Better World (BBW) is under review after the district's General Manager opted not to renew BBW's Concession Agreement beyond its May 1, 2025 expiration. The decision, which caught many community members by surprise, has prompted a formal appeal by BBW and sparked a broader discussion about roles, responsibilities, and governance at the Truckee Bike Park.
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Santa Cruz Area Museums Hit by Cuts
04/25/2025 Federal cuts by the Trump administration to museum and library funding nationwide have hit hard in Santa Cruz County, where the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) and the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery have lost a combined $250,000 in federal grants.
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Photo Story: Tandy Beal & Company Host Student Concerts
04/25/2025 Ka-Hon Latin Percussion Ensemble delivers their blend of Central and Latin American music Thursday at the Mello Center for over 1,300 students as part of the annual Student Concerts put on by Tandy Beal and Company. For around 50 years Tandy Beal and Co., a Santa Cruz based non-profit dance and theatre company, have delivered a range of dance and music for area students around the county.
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Monterey Peninsula Foundation Funds Homeless Youth Support
04/25/2025 The Monterey Peninsula Foundation has awarded a grant of $60,000 to local nonprofit Community Human Services to fund two programs helping homeless youth.
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Big Day of Giving Prompts Community Support
04/24/2025 The Sacramento Region is full of nonprofit organizations of various causes seeking community support leading up to Big Day of Giving on Thursday, May 1.
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Freedom Rotary Boosts Local Park
04/24/2025 Flodberg Park lies in the center of a neighborhood at the end of Alvarado Street, a tiny place with a grassy field, a blacktop, a play structure and tables for picnics.
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Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Announce 2024 Business & Community Award Winners
04/24/2025 The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce announced the 2024 Business & Community Award winning individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
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Yolo Food Bank Braces for Impact as Social Safety Net Programs Are Cut
04/23/2025 When the United States Department of Agriculture cuts were announced earlier this year, food banks across the country sounded the alarm. For organizations like Yolo Food Bank, the timing couldn’t be worse.
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Land Trust Launches Campaign to Preserve Jackass Ridge: Conservation, Recreation, and Iconic Views at Stake
04/22/2025 The Truckee Donner Land Trust has launched a fundraising campaign to permanently protect 110 acres on Jackass Ridge—the stretch of open space perched above Highway 89, just south of Truckee. The effort, called the Jackass Ridge Acquisition Campaign, is aimed at safeguarding critical wildlife habitat, scenic views, and popular recreation trails in the Truckee-Donner region.
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Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Announces 2025 Awards
04/21/2025 Every year, the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture selects the people, organizations and events that help shape the vibrant community that is Watsonville.
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Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Invites the Community to Participate in National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
04/20/2025 The annual National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is set for April 30, and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is inviting the community to come and meet the available pets for adoption. This year, HSTT is reminding everyone that the local shelter is a great place to find animals of every type, size, age and personality – all waiting for loving and permanent homes. HSTT's staff and volunteers are eager to share the stories of these incredible pets that have found their way to the shelter.
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Saratoga Rotary Art Show is First Weekend in May
04/20/2025 The 66th annual Saratoga Rotary Art Show fundraiser is coming May 3-4.
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USDA Cuts Threaten Yolo Food Bank
04/20/2025 Like other agencies working to feed food insecure residents in their communities, the Yolo Food Bank is anticipating a shortfall of over $750,000 in the upcoming year as it struggles to meet demand in the face of the abrupt cancellation of USDA food programs.
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Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care’s ‘Born to Be Wild’ Fundraiser Raises $5000 in Its Second Year
04/18/2025 Last Saturday, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's (LTWC) second annual "Born to Be Wild" fundraiser increased its attendance from last year, raised over $5000, and received 150 items from their wishlist, making it possible for them to improve care during the "baby season."
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USDA Food Cuts Threaten Stockton Food Bank
04/18/2025 Following abrupt USDA cuts to the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, the Stockton Emergency Food Bank is scrambling to make up the deficit in the face of growing local need.
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Truckee Chamber of Commerce to Host Truckee Job Fair
04/16/2025 The Truckee Chamber of Commerce, through its Truckee Jobs Collective program, is hosting a Truckee Job Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. at the Steve Randall Truckee Community Rec Center in the north parking lot. The Truckee Chamber is excited to offer businesses and job seekers this opportunity to connect.
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Donner Lake Litter Seminar Yields Actionable Resolutions for a Cleaner Future
04/16/2025 Clean Up The Lake hosted its first Donner Lake Litter Seminar this spring, bringing together environmental leaders, community members, and agency partners to address litter reduction and data-driven stewardship at Donner Lake. The event focused on infrastructure improvements, behavior change strategies, and sustainable funding solutions to preserve the lake's natural beauty.
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San Jose Downtown Association CEO Departs
04/15/2025 The dynamic leader of a nonprofit focused on revitalizing downtown San Jose has stepped down.
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Art in Motion: Trails and Vistas Prepares for 22nd Annual Hikes Through Nature and Creativity
04/15/2025 For Jean Fournier, the landscape of Donner Summit holds more than beauty — it holds memories etched in art.
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Raley’s, FirstFruits Farms Deliver 30,000 Pounds of Apples to Food Bank for Monterey Country
04/14/2025 Raley’s and Washington-based FirstFruits Farms donated 30,000 pounds of fresh apples on April 1 to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
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Vail Resorts Supports Bread & Broth With EpicPromise Grant
04/13/2025 Bread & Broth was recently awarded a $16,000 cash donation from Vail's EpicPromise grant
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Spotlight on Yolo CASA
04/12/2025 A look at the people who volunteer to work with youth in the foster care system as Court Appointed Special Advocates and the work of Yolo County CASA.
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Loomis Soroptimist to Host Fiesta Bingo Fundraiser
04/11/2025 Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the Fiesta Bingo fundraiser Wednesday, April 30, at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road, in Loomis.
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Santa Cruz County Fair Seeking a New CEO
04/11/2025 The Santa Cruz County Fair is seeking a new leader.
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$12 Million Campaign Aims to Secure Elkhorn Slough
04/11/2025 The Elkhorn Slough Foundation launched a new “Elkhorn Forever” campaign with a kick-off celebration Tuesday, with the goal of raising $12 million.
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Spotlight on Davis Community Meals and Housing
04/11/2025 As the May 1 Big Day of Giving approaches, a look at the work being done by local nonprofit Davis Community Meals and Housing.
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Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Hosts the Third Annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony
04/10/2025 The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will host its 3rd Annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe.
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YWCA Silicon Valley Loses Federal Funding for Rent Subsidies
04/09/2025 YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley will no longer be able to provide as much rental assistance, leaving domestic violence survivors at greater risk.
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Center for Land-Based Learning Explores the Possibilities of Urban Farming With Workshop in West Sacramento
04/09/2025 From a plot the size of a small backyard to one spanning several acres, the possibilities for farmers and gardeners — both urban and rural — are truly endless.
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USDA Funding Freeze Threatens Food Security in Truckee-Tahoe
04/09/2025 A sudden federal funding freeze has dealt a major blow to Tahoe Food Hub and Sierra Community House, two organizations that provide fresh, locally sourced produce to hundreds of families in the Truckee-Tahoe region.
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Spotlight on Yolo Food Hub
04/09/2025 A look at the Yolo Food Hub Network working to build a resilient food supply chain by linking local farmers to local schools, hospitals and underserved communities.
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El Dorado Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
04/09/2025 Applications for El Dorado Community Foundation grants are open, with a deadline of May 1.
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Swinging Fundraiser for Chamber
04/08/2025 A brisk nine holes in iffy weather did not chill enthusiasm at the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce’s charity golf tournament last week.
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Tahoe Fund Meets Campaign Goal to Help Tahoe Conservancy Demolish Former Motel 6
04/08/2025 Thanks to the generosity of Tahoe Fund donors, the nonprofit reached its $200,000 fundraising goal to support the California Tahoe Conservancy's efforts to demolish the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot in the Upper Truckee Marsh. This is the next step in removing these developments and restoring the sensitive wetland area.
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Apply Now for Habitat’s Rock the Block in Bryte/Broderick
04/08/2025 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is inviting Bryte and Broderick homeowners to apply for Rock the Block, a two-day event focused on essential home repairs and neighborhood beautification.
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Family Strengthening and Community Support During Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/08/2025 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This April, the Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), a program of the Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA), recognizes both the progress we've made as a community and the work that lies ahead in safeguarding our children.
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California Duck Days Open to All Ages
04/08/2025 Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting California Duck Days, Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, on Saturday, April 26.
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New Leadership at Encompass Community Services
04/08/2025 Encompass Community Services has appointed behavioral health services veteran Shellee Stopera as the new CEO following the election of previous CEO Monica Martinez who was elected to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.
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Hands4Hope Movie Night Will Benefit Firefighters Burn Institute
04/06/2025 "Reels for Recovery" event planned by Vista del Lago Hands4Hope Club will take place April 11 at Mangini Ranch School.
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Pet Friends Holds Wags & Whiskers Night Benefit
04/05/2025 The Pet Friends’ Cowboy Fur Ball Westen Wags & Whiskers Night for Rescues was held on March 29 at the Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort. “We are so grateful for Pet Friends and Rescue's generous support,” said Jack Scutchall, the organization’s president, “and we are thrilled that over 100 guests come to our fundraising events each year.”
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Auburn Man Honored With Scholarship in His Name
04/04/2025 Reyes Ortega established himself as an educator during his years teaching at Sierra College in Rocklin. The Auburn native taught Chicana/o Studies and Chicano/Mexican American History until he retired after the 2024 fall semester. He taught history and ethnic classes for the last 10 years.
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Big Day of Giving Returns
04/04/2025 On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.
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A Closer Look at Housing Around the Basin
04/04/2025 With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of remote workers who flocked to tourist destinations, housing issues for local workers were further exacerbated.
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Tahoe Chamber Opens Nominations for 2025 Blue Ribbon Awards
04/04/2025 The Tahoe Chamber announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Blue Ribbon Awards, the premier recognition program celebrating excellence in the South Shore business community. The Chamber invites businesses, organizations, and individuals to submit nominations for outstanding achievements by businesses that are Chamber member in 8 categories.
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Nevada County Habitat for Humanity Announces Mortgage Payoff
04/04/2025 The first participant in the Nevada County Habitat for Humanity homeowner program has become the first to officially pay off their mortgage.
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Tracy Sunrise Rotary Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser
04/04/2025 A report on the 32nd Annual Shrimp Dinner fundraiser for the Tracy Sunrise Rotary Club on April 5.
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Santa Cruz Homeless Facility Project Nears Construction
04/04/2025 Work will soon begin on a 32-bed transitional homeless center on Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz.
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Easter on the Farm at the Agricultural History Project
04/03/2025 Everyone is invited to take a step back in time at the Agricultural History Project’s annual Easter on the Farm and Egg Hunt April 12 from 11am-3pm.
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Free Forest Entrepreneurship Bootcamp April 26-27
04/03/2025 A free two-day forest business entrepreneurship workshop hosted by the Sierra Business Council and Sierra Commons is being held April 26 and 27 in Nevada City.
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Dental Coverage: Essential Healthcare for California Families
04/02/2025 Over 30,000 under-resourced adults and children in Santa Cruz County rely on affordable dental care to live full, healthy, pain-free lives.
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Truckee Chamber’s Business Listening Tour Highlights Local Challenges and Opportunities
04/02/2025 In the fall of 2024, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce launched its first-ever Business Listening Tour, an initiative aimed at gathering direct feedback from local businesses. The goal was to gain deeper insight into their challenges, recent successes, and areas where the Chamber can provide greater support. Interviews were conducted anonymously to encourage open and honest discussions.
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CASA Box Lunch Scheduled for April 24
04/02/2025 The 29th annual Box Lunch fundraiser for the Child Advocates of El Dorado County is scheduled for April 29th. This group dedicated to helping children in the foster care court system needs your support.
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Soroptimist Celebrate Grant Recipients
04/02/2025 Three Live Your Dream recipients were honored by the Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills at an event held in February at the Cameron Park Country Club.
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Clear Vision for New Growth
04/01/2025 The Cordova Community Council and the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce discussed the growing development in the city during their monthly luncheon on March 21.
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Nation's Largest Collaborative Pet Adoption Event
04/01/2025 Bradshaw Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce its participation in North Shore Animal League America’s 2025 Tour For Life, the world’s largest collaborative mobile pet adoption event.
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Summer Interest Forms for Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Available
04/01/2025 The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe opened interest forms for their summer program on March 31. The Club will be open for summer from June 30 to August 15.
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Spotlight on Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
04/01/2025 A look at the Court Appointed Special Advocate program to pair a trained adult with children in the court system. Training begins in April, consider applying.
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Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Invites Mayor to Breakfast
04/01/2025 A report on the first “Morning with the Mayor” breakfast hosted by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce.
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Hundreds Attend Yolo Food Bank Appreciation Event
03/31/2025 Over three hundred people attended Yolo Food Bank's annual Appreciation Event on March 22.
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Rotary Club of Davis Holds Record Breaking Fundraiser
03/31/2025 A fundraiser for three Yolo County charities hosted by the Rotary Club of Davis in February was a huge success.
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Be Fire Ready: Learn How to Protect Your Home, Community at South Shore’s Fire Forum
03/30/2025 The Tahoe Chamber and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce invite the community to an essential Fire Forum on April 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the TADA Building at South Tahoe High School. This free community event will feature a panel of Fire Chiefs from the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, providing crucial information on wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes and key lessons learned from the Palisades Fire.
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California Duck Days Coming April 26
03/30/2025 The family friendly California Duck Days wetlands and wildlife festival will be held on April 26 at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters.
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