California Wine Fest Benefits the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Colette Victorino, Santa Barbara Independent
July 11, 2023
The California Wine Festival returns to Chase Park for two days of coastal tasting events on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15. Guests will be able to participate in a silent auction throughout the evening, bidding on highly-sought after items such as exotic wines, tasting tours, and dining certificates. All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Foodbank of Santa Barbara, whose mission is to increase food security, end hunger, and transform the health of Santa Barbara County residents through good nutrition.
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Christine Bisson Elected as Board Chair for Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria Times
July 8, 2023
1The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County announced that Christine Bisson has been elected to serve as the new board chair for the 2023-2024 term. Bisson, who replaces interim board chair Charles Stolar, began her term on July 1.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Sets Table for Lompoc Empty Bowls
Anna Boren, Noozhawk
July 6, 2023
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.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hosts Picnic in the Park During Summer Break
Randy De La Peña, Santa Maria Times
June 16, 2023
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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Foodbank’s ‘Picnic in the Park’ Program Up and Running Throughout Summer
Santa Maria Times
June 16, 2023
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is hosting the children’s End Summer Hunger program “Picnic in the Park,” providing free lunches for kids 18 and under at 12 locations countywide. The PIP program operates weekdays through Aug. 4 in Guadalupe, Los Alamos and Santa Maria. It will run through Aug. 11 in Santa Ynez.
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VIDEO: 2023 South Coast Business & Technology Awards Excellence in Service Award
Scholarship Foundation, YouTube
June 13, 2023
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 innovation and creative problem-solving, and embrace public service as a fundamental value.
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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 August 18 in Goleta and Santa Barbara; and June 12 to August 11 in Santa Ynez.
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Casa de La Raza Partners with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to Pass Out Free Summer Meals
Mina Wahab, KEYT News
June 12, 2023
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 Santa Barbara County.
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SB County Foodbank Offering Free Healthy Summer Lunches for Kids
Ashlee Owings, KSBY
June 12, 2023
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.
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Expands Picnic in the Park to Several New Sites
Patricia Martellotti, KEYT News
June 11, 2023
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.
