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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County celebrates 30 year anniversary
Posted: Apr 30, 2012 5:42 PM by Shelby Rhodes
Updated: Apr 30, 2012 8:30 PM
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has something worth celebrating this week.
On Monday the Foodbank opened its doors to the community, celebrating its 30 year anniversary. The Santa Maria facility on West Foster Road was open for the public to come by for tours. It was a chance for people to bring by donations, but also for the Foodbank to express its gratitude for the community support.
Chief Operating Officer, Ed Schatz, said the Foodbank will need that same support as it moves into the next 30 years.
"What we are really looking for is a long term solution to hunger. That's just not simply about how people are receiving food, but about how they are eating and how it affects aspects of their lives, certainly their health and how they are feeling about it and job opportunities." said Schatz.
The Foodbank is holding a drawing May 7, giving out raffle tickets in exchange for donations. The Foodbank said it has a significant need for peanut butter donations right now. Prizes for the drawing include a new grill. One jar of peanut butter will get you one ticket, or $20 will land you five tickets.
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