Pictures from Food Day

The Food Day kickoff celebration in Santa Barbara on October 24 was a success. Held in partnership with County of Santa Barbara's Public Health and Community Action Commission, the event featured activities, community resources, cooking demos, raffles and all-around celebration of healthy food for everyone regardless of income.  Two of our own Department of Social Services staff were on hand to help people learn about CalFresh, a program that helps low-income people afford food. Click the "Read More" link below for some fun pictures (courtesy of Caro Stinson and Holly Carmody). 

Public invited to free celebration of healthy food for all

The public is invited to attend a free kick-off event for Food Day — a celebration to promote healthy food for all. The event takes place at the Back Door Deli, 315 Camino Del Remedio in Santa Barbara, from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, October 24.

The celebration will feature local growers, cooking and gardening demonstrations, raffle prizes, a Zumba for preschoolers exercise demonstration, and activities that inspire people to “eat real”. Food Day celebration guests will have a chance to “ask a registered dietician” questions about health and nutrition, and sample healthy foods. Guests will also be able to learn about and sign up for CalFresh—a program that helps low-income people afford food.

Stand Down event helps nearly 500 veterans

Santa Barbara County hosted its third annual “Stand Down” event on October 18 at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Spearheaded by Fifth District County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, the event is intended to connect veterans — especially those who are homeless or unemployed — with a wide array of services in one location. A total of 490 veterans, including 117 homeless veterans, and their families attended. The massive, indoor-outdoor event was the culmination of more than a year of planning by dozens of agencies, including the Department of Social Services.

 

Click the Read More link below for more details and lots of pictures!