Woodland, CA- Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a $375,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) check to the Yolo Food Bank in support of its Mobile Food Pantry Project, expanding access to fresh, nutritious food for families and communities across Yolo County.

"I'm proud to deliver this funding to the Yolo Food Bank to support their Mobile Food Pantry Project and the critical work they do every day to fight hunger in our communities," said Thompson. "No family should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, and this investment will help ensure that more Yolo County residents have access to healthy, nutritious food, no matter where they live."

"As affordability challenges continue to impact families across Yolo County, this generous gift of a Mobile Food Pantry Truck from Congressman Thompson arrives at a vital moment," said Karen Baker, Executive Director of the Yolo Food Bank. "This vehicle will ensure our rural neighbors have reliable access to fresh, nutritious food through a seamless distribution process."

The Mobile Food Pantry Project funding will support the purchase of a mobile pantry truck for the Yolo Food Bank, enabling the launch of a mobile pantry program to serve residents across Yolo County.

According to the Yolo Food Bank's 2023 Yolo County Food Access Survey, nearly one-third of Yolo County residents experience food insecurity, and almost 20 percent of individuals in need do not currently access available food assistance resources.

This funding was secured through Congress' FY2024 Community Project Funding (CPF) process and reflects Rep. Thompson's continued commitment to improving food access and supporting vulnerable families across California's 4th Congressional District.

About Community Project Funding (CPF)

Each year, Members of Congress may direct federal funding to a select number of Community Projects through the appropriations process. Under this process, each House Member may submit up to 15 project requests to the Appropriations Committee on behalf of their Congressional District, so long as the projects meet established criteria. Projects are competitively evaluated and subject to strict transparency and accountability requirements before inclusion in appropriations legislation.

Find more information on Rep. Thompson's Community Project Funding requests here.