Laurel Alcantar with the Santa Barbara County Foodbank says this fiscal year, her team served 40% more clients than last year, attributing the spike to prolonged inflation and seasonal jobs in the area. But amid their increase in demand, the Foodbank has seen a dip in donations. Ahead of Thanksgiving, the Foodbank set a goal […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s Turkey Drive Falls Short but Receives Support from Costco Grant
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County concluded its annual Turkey Drive today, falling short of its targeted donation goal of 4,000 turkeys, reaching a total of 800. However, thanks to a generous grant from Costco and several local generous donors, the Foodbank was able to procure additional chickens and hams to aid in its holiday […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County fills holiday tables despite turkey drive shortfall thanks to costco grant
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County fell short of its 4,000-turkey donation goal during its annual Turkey Drive, securing only 800 turkeys; however, with the aid of a generous Costco grant and local donors, the organization acquired additional poultry and hams to supplement holiday distributions for families in need. […]
The Santa Barbara Foodbank Celebrates 26 Years of Empty Bowls and Honors Founder Danyel Dean
Several local food distribution sites provide families in need with free holiday food necessities
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County says more people are food insecure this holiday season, and donations are down at the same time. And while their 2023 turkey drive campaign emphasized the traditional Thanksgiving bird, they also catered to some requests from community members. […]
Millions in US struggle to afford turkey meals
Families expected to seek help before Thanksgiving amid skyrocketing prices and shrinking aid Editor’s note: With inflation in the United States causing prices to skyrocket, China Daily looks into the harsh reality of food insecurity in the country amid federal assistance cutbacks. This is starkly evident during the Thanksgiving season, which is meant to symbolize […]
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A Crimson Holiday is hosting a fundraiser for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and artists of the seasonal store are preparing holiday cookies this week.
Artists of Crimson Holiday are creating a sweet holiday season in Santa Barbara. Nearly a dozen artists from the seasonal store are putting their artistry into sugar cookies. And it’s all for a good cause. “We have a lot of cookies decorated and we have a lot of decorators here,” said owner and artists Marilyn […]
Santa Barbara County Foodbank seeing critical shortage in turkey donations
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is experiencing a critical shortage in turkey donations, and may not hit its goal of 4,000 turkeys before the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23, the Foodbank said in a release. The Foodbank initiated its annual Turkey Drive on Nov. 1, however the level of contributions has not met the […]
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Urgent Call for Donated Turkeys Underway in Santa Barbara County
The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County has an urgent call out for donated turkeys along with hams and chickens to meet the needs of those who are food insecure this Thanksgiving season. The annual turkey drive began November 1. It ends November 22. Currently the donations are only at six percent of the goal […]
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Santa Barbara County Foodbank seeeing critical shortage in turkey donations
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is experiencing a critical shortage in turkey donations, and may not hit its goal of 4,000 turkeys before the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23, the Foodbank said in a release. The Foodbank initiated its annual Turkey Drive on Nov. 1, however the level of contributions has not met the […]
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