The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has partnered with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to establish a countywide donation process that will provide personal protective equipment to medical facilities. Read the full article at the Santa Maria Times here. […]
National Guard Steps Up to Distribute Food, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Clients Swell in Number
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County staff and volunteers are feeding four times more than their usual number of customers, and extra hands have arrived in the form of the California National Guard. In South County, six Guardsmen from the 146th Airlift Wing — and 14 in North County — are helping the Foodbank assemble and distribute the […]
Foodbank launches SAFE Food Net, increases emergency food distribution
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds and food insecurity becomes a growing and widespread problem, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is working hard to provide enough healthy food to everyone who needs it through their new countywide initiative, Safe Access to Food for Everyone (SAFE) Food Net. Read full article by Coastal View News here […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County in need of bilingual volunteers for call center
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County in need of bilingual volunteers for call center Call center volunteers will be tasked with answering disaster-related questions, directing clients to food distribution sites, signing up seniors and those with medical needs for food deliveries, and connecting with delivery recipients to let them know when their food will arrive at […]
FOODBANK PREPARING FOR POSSIBLE LOCAL IMPACTS OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Foodbank Preparing for Possible Local Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak: Focus on Nutrition for Families and Seniors Countywide Disaster Feeding Plan will guide emergency food distribution planning and implementation In light of the anticipated continued spread of COVID-19, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and leading health organizations and healthcare providers, the Foodbank […]
Green Peanut Butter Smoothie
Skill Level: Easy Prep Time: 5 min Serves: 2 Smoothies can be a healthy way to start your day, but when eating breakfast you want to consume something that will give you long lasting energy. While fruit contains lots of important vitamins and nutrients, smoothies made of only fruit can leave you feeling hungry. Fruit […]
Thai Peanut Sauce
Skill Level: Intermediate Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 5 min Add to noodles, veggies, chicken or tofu! Adapted from: https://www.recipetineats.com/thai-chicken-satay-peanut-sauce/ Ingredients: 3/4 cup PEANUT BUTTER 2 tbs RED CURRY PASTE 3/4 can COCONUT MILK 2 tbs HONEY 2 tsp SOY SAUCE 1 tsp SALT 2 tbs APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 3/4 cup […]
West African Peanut Stew
We tend to think of peanut butter as a classic American snack food, but it’s not just a snack; it’s an international staple! Peanut butter is a great source of plant-based protein, unsaturated fat and complex carbohydrate fiber, which makes it a great a snack and fantastic base for a meal to nourish […]
No-bake Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Energy Balls
Skill Level: Kid Friendly Prep Time: 15 min Makes : 12 We love peanut butter because it’s filling and energy-dense. It’s a great source of plant-based protein, unsaturated fat and complex carbohydrate fiber. These are the optimal kinds of protein, fat and fiber. These no-bake peanut butter and oatmeal energy balls are the […]
The Wonder of Peanut Butter
We’re kicking off the New Year by collecting a precious resource: peanut butter! Well actually, all nut butters! January 24th is National Peanut Butter day and this staple is something we can’t collect fast enough. It’s an item that’s in demand from all members of the community we serve, from kids to seniors and everyone […]