Young Montessori Students Create Recipe for Community Service
Chelsei Frei for South Coast Montessori, Noozhawk
February 10, 2024
For primary students at South Coast Montessori (SCM), what began as a simple idea to create class treats transformed into a charitable endeavor, showcasing the young children’s compassion and community spirit. In December, the SCM primary students worked together to create ready-to-mix jars of hot chocolate and winter oat bars, which they sold before and after school.
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Nutrition Expert Denee Bex Honors her Indigenous Heritage with Inventive Culinary Education
Leana Orsua, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Independent
February 2, 2024
In the heart of Native American communities, a profound transformation is taking place — one that seeks to break free from the stereotypes and biases surrounding health issues. While obesity, diabetes, and heart disease have often dominated the conversation, a new narrative is emerging, one that embraces a holistic approach to nutrition and well-being.
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Raytheon wins the Foodbank of Santa Barbara’s Hunger Heroes Corporate Showdown
News Channel 3-12, KEYT News
December 20, 2023
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara has successfully concluded its Hunger Heroes Corporate Showdown, announcing Raytheon as the winner of this year’s charitable competition. At the culmination of the six-week event, Raytheon, the aerospace defense company based in Goleta, emerged as the “hunger Hero” in a competitive field.
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800 Families receive free food at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s Drive-thru distribution in Santa Maria
Christina Rodriguez, KEYT News
December 16, 2023
Over 800 hundred families received free food today at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s drive-thru distribution in Santa Maria today. Over 600 families in Santa Barbara and Lompoc also received distributions today. This is one one of the last distributions of the year for 2023.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to hold Saturday distribution events for surge in demand during Holiday season
News Channel 3-12, KEYT News
December 15, 2023
As the year draws to a close, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is gearing up to meet the escalating demand for essential holiday food items within the community. With recent distributions demonstrating a significant increase in need, the Foodbank remains committed to supporting individuals and families during this critical time.
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Holiday food distribution in Santa Maria provides meals for hundreds of families
Ashton McIntyre, KSBY
December 13, 2023
The season of giving is in full swing as hundreds of families were gifted free food by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. The event took place at the Santa Maria Fairpark and this is part of the Foodbank’s holiday distribution. KSBY was at the distribution on Wednesday, where about 800 families were provided with food.
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Get a Taste of Culinary Arts in Teen Chef Apprentice Program
Bryan Latchford, Noozhawk
December 8, 2023
The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the 2024 Chef Apprentice Program, which is designed to teach local high-school-aged students critical life skills as they explore the culinary arts.
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UPDATE: Santa Barbara County Veterans ‘Stand Down’ event was a success
Sydney Morgan, KSBY
December 5, 2023
Hundreds of veterans showed up to receive all different kinds of resources at the annual Veterans “Stand down” in Santa Maria. More than 400 veterans were able to receive access to vital services while attending the late October event. Of those attending, 96 classified themselves as homeless, according to Steve Lavagnino, the 5th district supervisor.
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Filling Hearts and Bellies with Empty Bowls
Leslie Dinaberg, Santa Barbara Independent
November 29, 2023
“I still get goosebumps with gratitude that I’m able to do this,” says Danyel Dean, who founded the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s signature Empty Bowls fundraiser way back in 1998. When the event takes place on Sunday, December 3, at the organization’s new Sharehouse in Goleta, it will be the 26th year Dean has chaired the event and the first time since the pandemic that soup will be served onsite.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County fills holiday tables despite turkey drive shortfall thanks to Costco grant
Patricia Martellotti, KEYT News
November 28, 2023
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County fell short of its 4,000-turkey donation goal during its annual Turkey Drive, securing only 800 turkeys; however, with the aid of a generous Costco grant and local donors, the organization acquired additional poultry and hams to supplement holiday distributions for families in need.
