A new episode of “Food as Medicine: A podcast for a healthier you” is out now! Join your trusted nutrition friends as they discuss why fermented foods are so crucial to our health and how to incorporate them. Listen here! […]
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Report on Santa Barbara County’s COVID-19 Response
Overall, the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was praised in a consultant’s report delivered to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. […]
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Santa Barbara County Foodbank Hosts Food Drive
Check out out this new piece from News Channel 3-12! We are so grateful for the food donations that continue to come in. Thanks News Channel 3-12 for keeping the community informed. […]
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Roses & Raspberries: Sour Fruit to Wasteful Spending, County Budget, and a Rose to John Lindsey
A nutritious bouquet of roses, rose hips, nasturtiums, violets, hostas and pansies with sprays of borage to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. The nonprofit kicked off its summer meals program for youth ages 1 to 18 with its Santa Maria “Picnic in the Park.” […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Launches North County Summer Meals Program for Youths
Children and parents bathed in sunshine and dappled with the shade of trees gathered Thursday in Santa Maria for a “Picnic in the Park,” as the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County kicked off its summer meals program for youths. The event to launch this year’s North County program started at 11:45 a.m. in Grogan Park […]
Speaker Series Focuses on Local Acts of Justice
Community members are invited to attend a free, summer speaker series on how to encourage local acts of justice. The Justice and Engagement series talks will be at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays June 19, June 26, July 3 and July 10. Participants can share practical and effective local actions at an 11:30 a.m. […]
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Free Lunches Available to Kids in Santa Maria this Summer
For a lot of kids, summer break means it’s time to stop stressing about homework and start thinking about that next day at the beach. For many families in Santa Barbara County, however, three months away from school leaves parents wondering where their children will get their next meal. Beginning this week and continuing through […]
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Santa Barbara County Foodbank Makes Progress One Month After Eucalyptus Tree Fell on Facility
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – After a giant eucalyptus tree fell on top of the Santa Barbara County Foodbank facility, causing $50,000 in damage, crews say it looks much worse than it really is. […]
Justice and Engagement Summer Series
Sunday, July 3 — Food Insecurity Forum Host at 11:30: Santa Barbara County Foodbank, speaker Erik Talkin, CEO SB Foodbank How do we encourage local acts of justice in our community? Join the conversation with community advocates, concerned residents, and local service providers. […]
Free Food for Any Child Under 18 in Santa Barbara County
Supported by the national organization No Kid Hungry, the district, the City of Santa Barbara, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, United Way, and several other school districts have been able to provide free meals to any person under the age of 18, no verification or sign-ups required, for nine years. […]
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