When I moved from my home country the Netherlands to Santa Barbara last year, I was 7 months pregnant with our first baby. Exploring my new homestead with a big belly, I first heard about the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County at a sustainable foods fair at the UCSB. Two passionate Foodbank volunteers told me […]
Month: October 2016
Noozhawk: Proceeds from 19th Annual Empty Bowls Event Will Help Fill Foodbank Coffers
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County invites the community to help “fill the bowl,” and join them at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Ben Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Click here to read more… […]
Montecito Journal: Stable Table
Jim and Stephanie Sokolove opened their beautiful Montecito estate, just a tiara’s toss from Oprah Winfrey, for the second consecutive year to host the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s fifth annual Table of Life beano, co-chaired by Ann Daniel and Nancy Sheldon with a record 250 garden party guests in hats and flats helping raise […]
Santa Maria Times: Foodbank promotes healthy living for diabetics with program
For those in the community who live with food insecurity, it can be hard to navigate healthy eating. Paired with Type 2 diabetes and the dietary and physical requirements involved, the challenge becomes even more difficult. Click here to read more… […]
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Santa Barbara Independent: The Foodbank Holds Exquisite Table of Life Gala
On Saturday, October 8, more than 200 supporters of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County celebrated in style at the fifth annual Table of Life Gala held at Jim and Stephanie Sokolove’s picturesque Montecito estate. In the process, they raised more than $250,000. Click here to read more… […]
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Seasons Magazine: A seat at the Foodbank’s Table of Life provides food security for local children
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County‘s 5th Annual Table of Life Gala, bringing together food and wine enthusiasts for an evening of indulgence, while supporting the Foodbank’s critical efforts to teach nutritional health to children. This year, Foodbank honors Maryan Schall and Deckers Brands for their leadership and dedication to improving food security in Santa Barbara County. […]
