Families expected to seek help before Thanksgiving amid skyrocketing prices and shrinking aid Editor’s note: With inflation in the United States causing prices to skyrocket, China Daily looks into the harsh reality of food insecurity in the country amid federal assistance cutbacks. This is starkly evident during the Thanksgiving season, which is meant to symbolize […]
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A Crimson Holiday is hosting a fundraiser for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and artists of the seasonal store are preparing holiday cookies this week.
Artists of Crimson Holiday are creating a sweet holiday season in Santa Barbara. Nearly a dozen artists from the seasonal store are putting their artistry into sugar cookies. And it’s all for a good cause. “We have a lot of cookies decorated and we have a lot of decorators here,” said owner and artists Marilyn […]
Santa Barbara County Foodbank seeing critical shortage in turkey donations
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is experiencing a critical shortage in turkey donations, and may not hit its goal of 4,000 turkeys before the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23, the Foodbank said in a release. The Foodbank initiated its annual Turkey Drive on Nov. 1, however the level of contributions has not met the […]
Urgent Call for Donated Turkeys Underway in Santa Barbara County
The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County has an urgent call out for donated turkeys along with hams and chickens to meet the needs of those who are food insecure this Thanksgiving season. The annual turkey drive began November 1. It ends November 22. Currently the donations are only at six percent of the goal […]
Santa Barbara County Foodbank seeeing critical shortage in turkey donations
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is experiencing a critical shortage in turkey donations, and may not hit its goal of 4,000 turkeys before the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23, the Foodbank said in a release. The Foodbank initiated its annual Turkey Drive on Nov. 1, however the level of contributions has not met the […]
Santa Barbara Foodbank reports “critical shortage” of turkey donations
As of Tuesday, Nov. 14, Santa Barbara County Foodbank – which serves low-income community members across the county – has received 252 turkeys out of its 4,000-turkey goal. Foodbank CEO Erik Talkin said there has been a spike in the number of people needing to use the Foodbank. This year, the Foodbank served 230,000 individuals, […]
The Foodbank is Seeing a Critical Shortage in Turkey Donations This Year as Families Feel the Pinch of Inflation and Increased Food Coasts
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County may not hit its goal of 4,000 turkey donations before the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23. The Foodbank initiated its annual Turkey Drive on November 1, however the level of contributions received has not met the anticipated expectations. The need is outpacing donations with only 252 birds currently donated […]
Urgent Appeal: Help Us Meet the Need for Thanksgiving Turkeys
As we prepare to come together with our loved ones for a Thanksgiving feast, let’s remember that this holiday is about more than just food—it’s about sharing joy, gratitude, and community. Unfortunately, many families facing food insecurity are struggling to put a Thanksgiving meal on the table. Food nourishes in more ways than one, but […]
Foodbank Seeing Critical Shortage in Turkey Donations This Year
Families feel the pinch of inflation and increased food costs – Local nonprofit is only at 6% of its goal of 4,000 turkeys The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County may not hit its goal of 4,000 turkey donations before the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23. The Foodbank initiated its annual Turkey Drive on November 1, […]
