High food prices have impacted us all. And a nonprofit in Santa Barbara says that extra support is needed for those facing food insecurity during the holiday season.
"Not only are people in need of it, but the people who are actually giving aren't actually able to give as much as they normally would because those prices are high," said Patsy Aguirre from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
She says in response to the growing need, they've launched a turkey drive campaign aiming to collect 4000 fresh or frozen turkeys, chickens or hams to help local families who are struggling financially.
"It's really a way for people to give thanks for what they have by giving the special turkey. That's very significant. And every Thanksgiving dinner you can," she said.
In Santa Barbara County, one in four people receive support from the Foodbank – 38% of the people they serve are children.
Food drops offs take place at the food banks warehouses Monday through Friday at the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria locations.
Santa Barbara: 4554 Hollister Ave, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm.
Santa Maria: 490 W. Foster Road, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm.
