As of Tuesday, Nov. 14, Santa Barbara County Foodbank – which serves low-income community members across the county – has received 252 turkeys out of its 4,000-turkey goal. Foodbank CEO Erik Talkin said there has been a spike in the number of people needing to use the Foodbank. This year, the Foodbank served 230,000 individuals, […]
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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 […]
As we prepare to come together with our loved ones for a Thanksgiving feast, let’s remember that this holiday is about more than just food—it’s about sharing joy, gratitude, and community. Unfortunately, many families facing food insecurity are struggling to put a Thanksgiving meal on the table. Food nourishes in more ways than one, but […]
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Families feel the pinch of inflation and increased food costs – Local nonprofit is only at 6% of its goal of 4,000 turkeys 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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
