Last year, Bonipak donated approximately 17,000 meals to the Foodbank, and their donations have supported partners like the Salvation Army, Good Samaritan Shelter and Santa Ynez Elementary School. Bonipak’s donations have including popular items like Artichokes, Bok Choy, and Celery, and have added nutrition and variety to the menu of our County’s non-profit organizations. Bonipak […]
Month: June 2016
Hunger Relief Champion 2015: Epic Veg
Epic Veg has supported the Foodbank by donating 27,114 meals in total. You can find more info on their location here. […]
Hunger-Relief Champion 2015: Hollandia Produce
With generations of experience growing in greenhouses the Hollandia family of farms in Carpinteria are an amazing partner to the Foodbank. For over 15 years Hollandia has been donating beautiful living lettuce year round which helps us keep up with demand for fresh produce even in the winter. Hollandia has committed to providing lettuce to […]
Hunger Relief Champion 2015: Jordano’s
Jordano’s work has been selling food in Santa Barbara County for over 100 years and has become one of the largest distributors of food in community. We are very thankful for the decades of support from Jordano’s who has donated a wide range of high-quality produce, dairy products and frozen foods. We are so thankful […]
Hunger Relief Champion 2015: Pacific Coast Produce
Pacific Coast Produce Inc. is a local distributor of top quality produce, premium foods and fruits. Their support of the Foodbank is commendable and we are so grateful for their support. Donor for many years Donated Items: Broccoli, Lettuce, Squash Meals Donated: 90,265 For more information on Pacific Coast Produce Inc., head to their website here. […]
Hunger Relief Champion 2015: Innovative Produce
George and Debbie Adams (former Foodbank Board member) of Innovative Produce are hard working farmers and supporters of the Foodbank. Innovative Produce grows organic and conventional broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce in the Santa Maria Valley. They have also been instrumental in our Pick and Pack program, where their harvest crews field sort cosmetically damaged product […]
Hunger Relief Champion 2015: Apio Produce Sales
Apio Produce was established in the Santa Maria Valley in 1979 and has grown to be a major grower, packer and distributer of vegetables. Their support of our Kids Farmer’s Markets program with seasonal produce has ensured that our kids grow up loving fresh vegetables. These nutrition education events are hosted at afterschool programs across […]
Hunger Relief Champion 2015 – Driscoll’s
Driscoll’s has been farming in Santa Maria since the 1940’s and has been donating to the Foodbank for decades. They big beautiful strawberries are highlighted every spring throughout Kids Farmer’s Market program which encourages kids to love seasonal fruits and vegetables. Narded Eguiluz, District Manager for Driscoll’s, is a key member of the Foodbank Board […]
Hunger Relief Champion 2015: Windset Farms
Windset Farms grows a wide variety of tomatoes and cucumbers at a state of the art greenhouse in the Santa Maria Valley. Windset Farms’ mandate is to provide reliable, healthy and nutritious food that meets the demands of an increasing population and a delicate planet. It’s a global, long-term vision that incorporates good economics, optimum […]
Family Friendly Recipes: Scrambled Eggs with Artichokes
Scrambled eggs are easy to prepare and adding artichokes keeps the eggs moist and fluffy. A quick, healthy breakfast the entire family can enjoy! Ingredients 3 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2–3 hearts of medium artichokes, steamed and sliced 4 eggs 1⁄4 cup reduced fat milk Salt and freshly ground black […]