At Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano (CCYS), the food pantry functions as both an immediate food access point and a gateway to longer-term nutrition assistance. Many clients are referred through trusted community partners, allowing CCYS to reach individuals who may otherwise remain disconnected from benefits. In this instance, a client was referred to the CCYS food pantry by a partner organization for emergency food support. Initially, the client accessed pantry services exclusi

Hardship can often arrive suddenly and without warning, leaving families struggling to survive and unsure where to turn. The loss of a job, a loved one, or a stable source of income frequently threatens a family’s ability to meet even their most basic needs. During moments like these, Catholic Charities Yolo Solano (CCYS) served as more than an organization. It becomes a source of hope. Through guidance and compassion, the CalFresh Outreach team helps families regain stabilit

One of the most valuable outcomes of Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano’s outreach work this year has been the strengthening of partnerships...

In times of rising food insecurity, it’s more important than ever to ensure that neighbors not only have access to immediate food...

Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano (CCYS) recently provided critical assistance to an elderly client with dementia, who was referred to the...

CalFresh outreach can present its own set of unique challenges, between trying to find eligible clients that qualify for benefits, to...

Outreach events pose great opportunities to meet clients in the community, and to truly connect with those that may be apprehensive to...