California drought conditions are already impacting the Foodbank. The demand for Foodbank resources is highest during the winter months. The drought is already compounding the situation, leaving the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County trying to feed more people with less. Today our cooler shelves are down 75% of their normal capacity, due to rising prices […]
Month: March 2014
Butter Lettuce Nectarine Salad
Ingredients 1/3 cup walnuts 5 cups butter lettuce or any type of lettuce 2 ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced 2 tbls bottled raspberry vinaigrette dressing Directions Add walnuts to a skillet placed over medium, high heat. Toast nuts until they start to deeply brown in spots and smell fragrant. Set aside. Wash and dry lettuce […]
Colorful Kale Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Serving size: 1 ½ cups Servings: 3 Tastes: 6 Ingredients 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper 4 cups finely chopped kale, tough ribs removed 2 cups finely chopped red cabbage 2 cups grated carrots 2 apples, grated with peels […]
March 24-June 1: Collection for Yard Sale
Yard Sale to benefit the Foodbank Mary Rogers and friends are collecting gently used items to be sold at a yard sale June 6th and 7th from 9 am – 2 pm to benefit the Foodbank. Suggested donations include: Clothes Toys Furniture Linens Dishes Silverware Cooking Utensils Bicycles Books CDs Art supplies Etc. Please […]
Filling those empty bowls
March 16, 2014 12:00 am • Roger McConnell We hear so much about what we shouldn’t eat – too much sugar, too much fat – it’s easy to forget getting to choose what we eat is a luxury for those of us lucky enough to have plenty. One in six Americans isn’t so lucky. That’s how many […]
Commentary: Foodbank of Santa Barbara County seeks to help area seniors
March 13, 2014 Commentary: Foodbank of Santa Barbara County seeks to help area seniors By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Frank X. Moraga Sunny beaches, vibrant retail centers and an improving housing market seem to indicate that the 805 region has weathered the worst of the economic storm of the Great Recession. But just in time to […]
Boys & Girls Club connects kids with Foodbank resources
Foodbank to Host Inaugural Santa Barbara Fork &Cork Classic on Sunday, June 1st at Montecito Country Club
PRESS RELEASE / ANNOUNCEMENTS Originally published 6:31 p.m., March 4, 2014 Updated 6:31 p.m., March 4, 2014 Proceeds will benefit Foodbank’s over 300 local nonprofit partners source: THE FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the inaugural Santa Barbara Fork & Cork Classic taking place Sunday, June 1st from 3:00 p.m. to […]
Tenth Annual Empty Bowls
March 1 – April 30: Feinstein Matching Gift Opportunity
This is your chance to be part of the most successful grassroots campaign ever to fight hunger in America. Every gift received by the Foodbank during this period qualifies for matching. Thanks for your support. The greater your gift amount, the greater the Feinstein Foundation contribution to the Foodbank. Contribute Online Secure online financial contributions […]