If you missed our Food as Medicine Lesson on cruciferous vegetables, have no fear! We have turned the information into a bite-sized podcast, so you can learn about making nutritious choices wherever you are. Feel free to download and distribute to your friends! About the Food as Medicine Program: Food as Medicine at the Foodbank […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County CEO lives off of month’s worth of foodstamps
Every other year, CEO Erik Talkin commits to the challenge of living off of a month’s worth of food stamps. This amount comes out to approximately $194 a month for a household of one, a mere $6.46 a day. Read the full article by Alys Martinez here. […]
February 4, 2019: Santa Barbara News-Press — Carbajal invites county Foodbank CEO as guest for State of the Union
Congressmember Salud Carbajal (CA-24) invited Erik Talkin, CEO of Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, to attend President Trump’s State of thee Union Address 2019 as his sole guest. Read Mitchell White’s article here. […]
The Power of Nose-to-Tail Eating
Meat is a great source of protein, but can also be very expensive. However, there are incredibly healthful ways of eating meat that don’t have to break budget, and that are more environmentally friendly than the most common options. By eating organ meats, we are ingesting a wider variety of nutrients and adding a variety […]
Food as Medicine
The Food as Medicine series was created as a way to educate the community on how food affects your body and how making healthy choices can lead to a healthier life. Presented by professional nutritionists Vibeke Weiland & Randi Miller, this lecture will cover how adding cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage to your […]
Furloughed federal employees get help feeding their families
Furloughed federal workers and those working without paychecks because of the U.S. government shutdown got some help feeding their families Wednesday as Foodbank of Santa Barbara County distributed food to them at three locations. Read the full article by Mike Hodgson here. PLEASE NOTE: Updates have made been since the publication of this article. The Lompoc […]
Affected by Government Shutdown? Dial 2-1-1 Santa Barbara County For Support
Today, Jan. 14, is the 24th day of the U.S. government shutdown, the longest in American history. For Santa Barbara County residents who have been impacted by the government shutdown, 2-1-1 Santa Barbara County offers Health and Human Services information and assistance in three ways: Read full story by Sheri Mobley here. […]
Santa Barbara County Non-Profit Helping Public Prepare For Disasters With Emergency Food Kits
The one year anniversary of the deadly 1/9 debris flow in Montecito was not only a chance to remember those who lost their lives, and were injured. It helped focus new attention on the issue of preparedness. In the wake of the Thomas Fire, and Montecito debris flow, a non-profit agency which normally focuses on […]
The S.B. Questionnaire: Erik Talkin
Talking Nutritional Education with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s Leader. Read more of the article written by ROGER DURLING here. […]
Healthy School Pantry improves community health through workshops, distributions
A line of families and parents crowded the sidewalks along Pine and El Camino streets Thursday night, waiting for their turn to be called into the Veterans’ Memorial Community Center in northern Santa Maria. Read more here. Mathew Burciaga mburciaga@leecentralcoastnews.com […]