The Foodbank is Seeing a Critical Shortage in Turkey Donations This Year as Families Feel the Pinch of Inflation and Increased Food Coasts
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County , Santa Barbara Independent
November 14, 2023
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 and 10 days left before Thanksgiving. This year, the Foodbank served over 230,000 unduplicated individuals—a 40% increase from last year.
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Foodbank of SB County sees increased need for holidays
Beth Thornton, KCBX FM
November 13, 2023
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County said food insecurity is growing on the Central Coast and they will need 4,000 frozen or fresh turkeys, chickens, or hams to feed the local community this holiday season. Leana Orsua, communications specialist for the Foodbank, said the end of COVID emergency benefits and the high cost of living is driving food insecurity in the county.
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Nutritional Tales for Children
Sean Magruder, Santa Barbara Independent
November 13, 2023
Santa Barbara County Foodbank CEO Erik Talkin is a loud voice in the crusade for food security. With appearances on the California Association of Food Banks’ Board of Directors, Feeding America’s National Advisory Council, and at Feed the Children’s regional advocacy conference, where he gave the keynote speech last month, the anti-hunger maven speaks with a subtle British lilt and obvious passion. He gave a TED Talk — cleverly titled “Why Giving People More Food Doesn’t End Hunger” — just before the pandemic. But Talkin is about action. Between the 10 million (!) pounds of food his 50-strong team has routed to county residents in 2023, to the Foodbank’s multiple-award-winning nutrition programs, the man is on a mission, and he seems as fit as anyone is to accomplish it.
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For 3rd year, CaliDental donates hundreds of turkeys to Foodbank of Santa Barbara Co.
KSBY News, YouTube
November 13, 2023
For 3rd year, CaliDental donates hundreds of turkeys to Foodbank of Santa Barbara Co.
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Food Bank CEO Puts His Creativity Into Food Justice Books for Kids
Food Bank News
November 3, 2023
Many food bank CEOs bring elements of their prior careers to their current jobs (as Food Bank News wrote about here). The background of Erik Talkin – a food bank CEO who is a former screenwriter and all-around creative person with a Master of Fine Arts – has led to the release of two food-justice books for children, adding to his first, which came out in 2020.
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Delta Liquid Energy’s annual holiday donation drive returns
Paso Robles Daily News
November 1, 2023
Delta Liquid Energy, a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated propane marketing company headquartered in Paso Robles, is stepping up again to collect donations for those in need during the holiday season. Delta Liquid Energy will also be contributing donations to these organizations based on their needs. The drives start today, Nov. 1, and will continue until Monday, Dec. 4 for donations of new, unwrapped toys for all ages, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations. This year, the drive will contribute to the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles, the Community Action Partnership of Kern County, Friends of Tulare County, the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County, Spirit of Santa Paula, and the Salvation Army.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Launches Hunger Heroes Corporate Showdown 2023
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Independent
November 1, 2023
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the commencement of the 2023 Hunger Heroes Corporate Showdown, a six-week charitable competition set to run from October 30 to December 11. Designed to coincide with the peak of end-of-year and holiday giving, the campaign rallies both large and small companies to become ”heroes” by accumulating points through financial donations, food contributions, social media outreach and volunteer hours.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hosts 2023 Turkey Drive to Provide Holiday Meals for Families in Need
Ari Lopez, KSBY
November 1, 2023
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has launched its 2023 Turkey Drive campaign. Their goal for this Thanksgiving season is to collect as many as 4,000 fresh or frozen turkeys, chickens, or hams. The campaign will take place from November 1 to November 22, 2023. However, the Foodbank will continue to accept donations until December 11.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hosts 2023 Turkey Drive to Provide Holiday Meals for Families in Need
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Independent
November 1, 2023
In response to the growing need in the community, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has initiated its 2023 Turkey Drive campaign, aiming to collect 4,000 fresh or frozen turkeys, chickens, or hams. This heartfelt initiative seeks to provide wholesome holiday meals to local families who are struggling financially. The demand for assistance has sharply increased throughout the county, necessitating this significant effort to support those facing food insecurity during the holiday season.
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A way to help Santa Barbara families in need over the holidays
Caroline Feraday, KCLU
October 31, 2023
High food prices have impacted us all. And a nonprofit in Santa Barbara says that extra support is needed for those facing food insecurity during the holiday season. “Not only are people in need of it, but the people who are actually giving aren’t actually able to give as much as they normally would because those prices are high,” said Patsy Aguirre from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
