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Yuba Sutter Food Bank reports surging demand, highlights emergency distribution and Airman’s Market support
Summary
The Yuba Sutter Food Bank told the Sutter County Board of Supervisors it served roughly 422,000 'food touches' annually, ran an emergency distribution serving about 2,350 individuals representing 650 families, and is helping create an Airman’s Market to support airmen at the local Air Force base.
The Yuba Sutter Food Bank reported to the Sutter County Board of Supervisors that demand for emergency food assistance has risen sharply and that the organization’s network of more than 50 partner agencies is responding to increased need.
Maria, speaking for the food bank, said the food bank counted roughly 422,000 "food touches" in 2023–24 and expected about an 11% increase from 2024 to 2025; she described the metric as non‑duplicated "food touches" reflecting distributions through partners and direct service. Maria told the board the food bank and partners were able to mount a large emergency distribution on Nov. 8, serving more than 2,350 individuals representing about 650 families in two hours.
"We were able to have it at the Kmart building... we served over 2,350 individuals representing 650 families in 2 hours," Maria said, describing long lines and community volunteer support. She credited local donors and named volunteers who helped provide food and an impromptu breakfast for people waiting in line.
The food bank also described food‑recovery operations that Maria said recovered 1,600,000 pounds of food year‑to‑date in 2025 and that the organization recovered 1,700,000 pounds in 2024, keeping edible food out of landfills and feeding local residents. Maria noted the food bank operates with 11 employees and relies on thousands of volunteers and more than 50 partner agencies.
Maria outlined a new Airman’s Market initiative, funded in part by a $15,000 city donation, intended to provide a pantry-style resource for junior airmen on base. The program includes donated appliances and shelving and ongoing coordination with base first sergeants.
Board members thanked Maria and her team; supervisors proposed presenting a formal proclamation recognizing volunteers who organized breakfast during the emergency distribution and praised collaborative efforts between the county and the food bank.
Next steps identified: the board indicated interest in recognizing key volunteers with a proclamation and continuing county support for food bank partnerships.
