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Yolo Food Bank Raises Over $1 Million to Support Families Amid CalFresh Benefit Pause
When the federal government shutdown delayed CalFresh benefits in November, many in Yolo County faced increased food insecurity. To tackle ... Read more

Mayor’s Message: Celebrating a Year of Progress, Community Growth, and Civic Wellness in Watsonville
On December 9, I had the honor of being sworn in as mayor of Watsonville. As I stood before local ... Read more

Urgent Funding Needed: Coney Island’s Largest Food Pantry on the Brink of Closure
The Coney Island Lighthouse Mission, the largest food pantry and soup kitchen in the area, is in financial trouble and ... Read more
Marc Miller Makes a Comeback: What His Return to the Federal Cabinet Means for Canadian Politics
Marc Miller is back in the cabinet as Canada’s Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. He replaces Steven Guilbeault, who ... Read more

Join the Turkey Trotters: Supporting Our Food Bank Community This Holiday Season!
With temperatures in the cool 50s and a blanket of fog, over 800 runners joined the Yolo Food Bank Turkey ... Read more

Barry Tompkins Reflects on a Thanksgiving Filled with Friends, Food, and Football Fun!
I’m sprawled out on the couch, feeling completely stuffed after an epic Thanksgiving feast. My stomach feels like it’s had ... Read more

Delicious Treats Await! East of Eden Cannabis Co. to Launch Food Distribution Event This Friday
With the future of the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) uncertain due to a potential shutdown, a local ... Read more

Urgent Alert: Looming Shutdown Threatens Food Security and Child Care Services for Families – The Hechinger Report
For many families relying on Head Start programs, November is bringing some tough choices. Traditionally, 134 centers serving around 58,400 ... Read more

Jeff Burkhart: Discovering Where Accountability Truly Lies
The alert on my phone said, “Package delivered.” I found this strange since there’s a big sign at my door ... Read more

BU Ranks as the Top Public University in New York for Value in 2026 – Discover Why!
Binghamton University is making waves again! On September 30, 2025, it was announced as one of the top universities in ... Read more
