As college costs rise, more students attending community college say they’re “food insecure.” That’s why the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is partnering with Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria to provide produce and food through a new program called “Food Share Because We Care.” The Allan Hancock Foundation puts aside about $500 a month […]
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The weatherman tells us today will be pretty nice. Highs in the 70s, a little breezy perhaps, with no chance of rain. Sounds like a good day to get out and do something special, maybe go for a run or brisk walk, play some golf or soccer, get the grill ready for a back-yard barbecue […]
**2017 SAVE THE DATE: 13th Annual Lompoc Empty Bowls, March 22, 2017.*** The 12th annual Lompoc Empty Bowls fundraiser, which will benefit local programs managed by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, is slated to return to the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center on March 23. The popular event is planned for 11:30 a.m. […]
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With more than 10.5 million students attending community colleges across the U.S., more than half describe themselves as having food insecurities, according to a recent University of Wisconsin study. In an effort to prevent this hunger and promote healthy eating, Hancock College has partnered with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to hand out free […]
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Popular free class lasts 16 weeks and teaches high school students how to cook for themselves — and more Chef Ryan Silliman of Birnam Wood Golf Club in Montecito teaches a class of about 25 teenagers how to cook during the free Chef Apprentice program hosted by the Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Department. Gina […]
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Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino, representatives of Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s board of directors and members of Wal-Mart’s local and corporate management gathered Wednesday at the Foodbank’s Santa Maria warehouse to celebrate the funding support of the Wal-Mart Foundation. “These funds are significant in the effort to build a food-secure community, reaching youth, families and […]
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Event honors growers, companies for annual donations ORCUTT, Calif. – The Far Western Tavern in Old Town Orcutt hosted a special event Wednesday night where local farmers, growers and companies were honored for their annual donations to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. “It’s a very exciting event for us, once a year we get […]
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Foodbank’s new Grocery Rescue van will make an appearance at the upcoming event. (Foodbank of Santa Barbara County photo) On Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will hold an event to acknowledge multiple grants awarded by the Walmart Foundation. Walmart Foundation grants help build a food secure community and provide needed equipment […]
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Yikes, it’s a new year! Do you have a solid plan to ensure fundraising success for your nonprofit? Will it be more of the same or will you try new strategies? Now is the prime time to take a hard look at your plan, create a clear focus, and get everyone re-engaged. But first consider the […]
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A non-profit group which helps feed some 146,000 people in need annually in Santa Barbara County is getting its own helping hand. Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is receiving more than $150,000 from the Walmart Foundation. The grants are to support Foodbank’s nutrition education programs, to help efforts in distributing produce, and to buy a […]
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