Complimentary holiday meals for UC Davis Health employees!

The care of our patients is at the heart of everything we do—and it doesn’t pause for the holidays.

In appreciation of the faculty, staff, and residents who will be working during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays, UC Davis Health leadership is pleased to offer a free holiday meal in recognition of your dedication and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Thanksgiving

Faculty, staff, and residents working on Thursday, Nov. 27, are invited to stop by the Pavilion Café between 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., where Food and Nutrition Services will be serving a special holiday meal. Your UC Davis Health badge is required.

Christmas Eve and Christmas

Faculty, staff, and residents working on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, are invited to stop by the Pavilion Café, where Food and Nutrition Services will be serving a special holiday meal. Your UC Davis Health badge is required.

Meal service times:

• Dec. 24 and 25: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Overnight service: 1-4 a.m. on the mornings of Dec. 25 and 26

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

On Wednesday, Dec. 31 (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) and Thursday, Jan. 1 (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.), food trucks will be available in the Cypress parking lot (near the corner of Stockton Blvd. and 39th St.). Faculty, staff, and residents working those days can receive a free meal from participating vendors.

A voucher is required. Employees may request one from their managers.
(Managers: Please email Alex Lane if you did not receive instructions for obtaining team vouchers.)

The full food truck schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Allen BBQ & Burgers*
Bangin’ Bowls
California Street Tacos*
Hefty Gyros*
Island Fin Poke
The Fry Boys*
Wildfire Pizza

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
Bella Familia Woodfired Pizza
Gameday Grill*
Hefty Gyros*
Pinorrito
Smokin’ Ewe BBQ*
Street Philly
Taco Girl*

Food truck details can be found on the SactoMoFo website.

*These options will have pre-order available.

We hope all UC Davis Health employees have a happy, healthy holiday season!