In Santa Barbara County, food insecurity affects nearly 20% of the total population, with the demand for Food Bank services such as meals and nutritional resources skyrocketing this year due to rising costs, Food Bank of Santa Barbara County reports.
The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County, which provides fresh produce, groceries and nutrition education at schools and for seniors and others at over 50 food distribution sites across the county, also noted a surge of demand during the holiday season.
Relying on grants, donations and volunteers to help operate and deliver critical resources, the Food Bank also works with partners like Bank of America that recently awarded the organization a $10,000 grant over the holidays in addition to ongoing support.
“Bank of America has long recognized the invaluable role that food banks play in our communities to help families. We are all really just one life event away from needing food bank services” said Jacky Holler, BofA market executive for Santa Barbara-Ventura.
“The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County does an incredible job and we stand with their efforts to help bring stability to people’s lives,” Holler said.
To donate or volunteer your time, visit https://foodbanksbc.org/.