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The Foodbank’s CEO and Anti-Hunger Activist Erik Talkin Releases New Children’s Books Focused on Food Security and Food Advocacy
The Foodbank’s CEO and Anti-Hunger Activist Erik Talkin announces the release of two exciting new children’s books focused on food advocacy. Jesse and the Snack Food Genie and Frankie versus the Food Phantom offer young readers engaging stories while providing essential lessons in healthy eating and sustainable food systems. The publications reflect Talkin’s 22-year mission to […]
A First Responder’s Perspective
Anthony Rodriguez of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is an award-winning expert on disaster recovery. Here are some of his insights for disaster recovery. (Page 20A) […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hosts 22nd Annual Empty Bowls in Santa Maria
The 22nd annual Santa Maria Empty Bowls, known as a culinary experience and a gesture of solidarity with those in the community who face food insecurity, will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Hosted by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, the popular event aims to raise awareness and funds […]
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Foodbank Helps Once Homeless Veteran
Sometimes when we are called to help the ones we love, we fall behind in our own lives. That’s what happened to 59-year-old Yvonne Pabon when she decided to help her mother Myrtle. In 2010 Yvonne moved back home to help support and comfort her mother, who was grieving the loss of her husband and […]
The Foodbank Responds to Senior Need
Martha Kalhoun, 85, and her brother Warren Anderson, 91, are examples of local seniors who look to the Foodbank to fill the gap. The siblings live in a low-income senior apartment complex at Vandenberg Village in Lompoc where rent typically ranges from $1,800 to $2,000 per month. Luckily, the two seniors qualify for subsidized housing, and […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Launches Hunger Action Month
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is asking the public to join the fight to raise awareness about food insecurity during Hunger Action Month. On Sept. 12, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is set to approve a resolution recognizing September as Hunger Action Month. Food should not be an impossible choice but it […]
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Hunger Action Day is a Call to Action in Santa Barbara County, Where Thousands Need Food Help.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Agriculture-rich Santa Barbara County faces a hunger crisis, even when you the amount of produce harvested here. It’s in the top one percent of agriculture producing counties in America. This is Hunger Action Day and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County says there are serious issues. Erik Talkin, Foodbank of Santa […]
VIDEO: Hunger Action Day Brings Out Solutions to Food Insecurity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Agriculture-rich Santa Barbara County faces a hunger crisis, even when you the amount of produce harvested here. It’s in the top one percent of agriculture producing counties in America. This is Hunger Action Day and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County says there are serious issues. Erik Talkin, Foodbank of Santa […]
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September Recognized as Hunger Action Month to Highlight Food Insecurity
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has launched a nationwide campaign that September will be known as Hunger Action Month, with the nonprofit asking the public to “join the fight to raise awareness of food insecurity.” […]
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