The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has announced that Christine Bisson has been elected to serve as the organization’s new board chair for the 2023/2024 term. Ms. Bisson, who replaces Interim Board Chair Dr. Charles Stolar, began her term on July 1. Ms. Bisson is currently an associate professor and coordinator for the Food Science […]
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Sets Table for Lompoc Empty Bowls
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host the 18th Lompoc Empty Bowls fundraiser Wednesday, July 26 at Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center, 1120 Ocean Ave., with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hosts Picnic in the Park During Summer Break
The Picnic in the Park program hosted by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has returned for summer break. The program provides free lunches on a first-come, first-served basis, to children 18 and under every weekday. See a full lists of locations on the Foodbank’s website, here. […]
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We are proud to announce that we received the “Excellence in Service” award at the 2023 South Coast Business & Technology Awards! The Excellence in Service Award is given to a business or nonprofit organization that has consistently provided outstanding customer or community service. Honorees in this category have leadership teams that are committed to […]
SB County Foodbank Offering Free Healthy Summer Lunches for Kids
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is offering free healthy lunches for kids this summer. The “Picnic in the Park” program will operate on weekdays in 12 locations all over Santa Barbara County. Lunches are served on a first-come, first-served basis as part of the USDA’s summer food service program. […]
Casa de La Raza Partners with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to Pass Out Free Summer Meals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County launched its “Picnic in the Park” program Monday. This program allows kids 18 and under to access healthy lunches for free. This is the first year that “Picnic in the Park” is taking place at Casa de la Raza. It’s a new partnership with the Foodbank Of […]
Foodbank Hosts Picnic in the Park, Offering Free Healthy Lunches for Kids Countywide
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is hosting the children’s End Summer Hunger program Picnic in the Park (PIP) – which provides free, healthy lunches for kids (18 and under) – at 12 locations countywide. PIP will operate weekdays from June 12 to August 4 in Guadalupe, Los Alamos and Santa Maria; June 12 to […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Expands Picnic in the Park to Several New Sites
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is about to launch its Picnic in the Park program. The organization has prepared more meals than usual. The program which kicks off on Monday provides free, healthy lunches for kids 18 and under at 12 locations countywide. […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara Co. Providing Free Lunches to Kids this Summer
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is launching another season of its End Summer Hunger program, Picnic in the Park. The program provides free, healthy lunches for kids 18 and under at 12 locations across the county. Lunches are served on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are no income requirements to participate. […]
Free Lunch Program for Children in Santa Barbara County Starts June 12
A free lunch program for children under the age of 18 in Santa Barbara County starts June 12. The program, called Picnic in the Park, is hosted by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and provides free, nutritious lunches to kids Monday through Friday. It runs for 11 weeks during the summer break at 12 […]