Document assesses how food is grown, distributed, consumed and disposed of with an eye toward sustainability and a food-secure future Fifth District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino speaks about the Santa Barbara County Food Action Plan during an event at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) As students filled bags with […]
Month: May 2016
Food Action Plan in the News
We are honored and excited for the future of Santa Barbara County. Our Food Action Plan is a true team effort that assesses the chain of food distribution and seeks to foster greater sustainability. Thank you to KSBY, Noozhawk & SB Independent for covering this important work. Read More Noozhawk article here KSBY here Santa Barbara […]
End Summer Hunger
In Santa Barbara County, A staggering 84% of children in our county receive free or reduced-priced lunches during the school year, and don’t receive any meal assistance during the summer. That’s over 34,000 kids. This summer, we need to raise $100,000 to provide healthy food to kids in our community who will go hungry during the […]
All Stirred Up – Foodbank’s Teens Love Cooking Program in SB News Press
We so enjoy our Teens Love Cooking program, teaching nutrition and life skills to kids in Santa Barbara County. What could be better? Read more about the Foodbank’s innovative program in this Santa Barbara News Press Article. […]
YOUR NUTRITION – Summer Pasta Salad
Here is a summer recipe from our Teens Love Cooking classes, which we offer in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Carpinteria. Try cooking this recipe at home! Picking up the basil and tomatoes from your local farmers market will make this recipe taste that much fresher! It’s the perfect dish for sharing at picnics or […]
Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival
The 6th annual Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival will showcase local and regional experts on the history, benefits and preparation of fermented foods. This year, the Foodbank is the nonprofit beneficiary and will receive a percentage of the event proceeds. Tickets on sale now. The festival includes samples of 75+ artisan fermented foods from 40+ exhibitors, three […]
California Wine Festival – Santa Barbara
The 13th Annual California Wine Festival, in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state! This event is a great way to explore the wonderful wineries California has to offer, lots of live music & of course, fun! […]