“Treat Yourself” Resource Fair for Unhoused and At-Risk Community Members held on October 21, 2026

Solano County Transit (SolTrans) and Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano brought the community together during this year’s Treat Yourself Resource Fair, which was held on Wednesday, October 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vallejo Transit Center. The event transformed the parking lot at 311 Sacramento Street, for the third year, into a welcoming hub of care, connection, and support for individuals who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused.

Attendees received mobile haircuts, showers, medical care, clothing, and a warm meal. They were also connected with a variety of essential services that help foster dignity and comfort as the colder months approach. The atmosphere was filled with gratitude and relief as guests accessed resources that many of us take for granted, yet mean so much to those facing housing instability.

This year SolTrans and its contractor Transdev set an ambitious goal to assemble 500 shelf-stable food bags valued at ten dollars each. Last year’s total was 300, and the community responded enthusiastically to help reach the higher target. Donations of food, funds, and supplies flowed in throughout the weeks leading up to the event.

The Vallejo Rotary Club, the Vallejo Executive Lions Club, and generous partners such as Vallejo Smart and Final contributed more than four thousand eight hundred dollars toward this year’s effort. Community members also stepped up by donating socks, pajamas, blankets, hygiene products, and gently used or new coats at the Vallejo Transit Center Ticket Office. These items provided much needed warmth and comfort for neighbors preparing for the winter season.

“We are truly moved by the generosity of our community and partners who continue to show up to support our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Beth Kranda, SolTrans Executive Director. “Each donation, large or small, helps ensure that everyone who attends this event receives kindness and care. Together, we can make a real difference.”

The 2026 Treat Yourself Resource Fair highlighted what is possible when a community comes together with compassion and purpose. With every haircut, every warm meal, and every donated item, Vallejo showed once again that collective care has the power to lift spirits and change lives.

See photos from the event HERE or HERE for a short video