Protein Program Launched by the Foodbank to Provide Nutritious Food to Those in Need Throughout Santa Barbara County During Tough Economic Times

Food banks across America are facing a crisis as millions of Americans seek help feeding their families. A steady decline of donated food from national food manufacturers and a 30% decrease in USDA commodities required the Foodbank to take action and implement new sources for buying and distributing food.

The Foodbank’s experience and planning, along with a $10,000 challenge grant from the SG Foundation and the immediate response of many caring and generous corporations and individuals, helped the Foodbank raise almost $45,000 for the Protein Program.

This collaborative effort allows the Foodbank to provide high-protein nutritious foods, such as beans, rice, peanut butter, and meats to low income children, seniors, individuals and families on a daily basis. These foods are essential for a healthy diet but are often out of reach for those living on a limited budget.

Please help us today by making a contribution to the Protein Program. We can stretch your dollar and purchase much more food. With your kindness and generosity we can move people from hunger to harvest. Thank you.

Foodbank staff helps Joyce Nix of the
Central Coast Rescue Mission load up
on peanut butter provided through the
new Protein Program.

Photo contributed by Leslie McLain