This story is part of our July 2020 issue.
Juliana Garcia Shahsamand, co-owner of House of Shah in Woodland,
prepares meals for Yolo Delivers Hope, a program that provides
meals for homebound seniors, low-income families and migrant farm
workers.
Father Paddy’s Irish Public House meals are ready to be
distributed.
Juan Barajas (left), owner of Savory Cafe, and Rudy Peniche,
owner of Las Brasas Tacos & Salsas, carry packaged meals to a
Yolo Food Bank truck.
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