Category: Programs

What Type of Food Program Works Best for You?

Different images of food distribution, groceries, and a question about food programs.

Navigating food assistance programs can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find the best fit for your needs or the needs of your family. That’s why the SLO Food Bank… Read more »

Food Banks and CalFresh: How They Work Together for Hunger Relief

Food banks and CalFresh collaborate for hunger relief.

In the effort to alleviate hunger and food insecurity, government programs like CalFresh play a critical role, and food banks across the nation provide pivotal assistance.

I’m Experiencing Food Insecurity. What Do I Do?

Blog title with a plate with a bite mark missing.

Facing food insecurity is a daunting experience that many encounter unexpectedly. Whether due to a sudden job loss, regional high cost-of-living, or unforeseen financial challenges, finding oneself unsure of where… Read more »

Summertime Hunger in Children: Summer Breakfast Bag Initiative

An assortment of cereals, juices, oatmeal, yogurt, and snacks next to a Summer Breakfast bag from a food bank.

Summer should be a time of joy and play for children, but for many families in San Luis Obispo County, the season also marks a period of uncertainty—uncertainty about when… Read more »

Earth Day: Examining the Environmental Impact of Food

The image highlights the environmental impact of food, showing a person recycling food with a sustainability message.

April 22nd is Earth Day, an awareness event emphasizing the need for environmental protection. As humans, we have a complicated relationship with our environment, one that is essential for us… Read more »

The Importance of School Meals for Children

Children are playfully posing with oranges and bags at outdoor tables.

The lunchroom is a familiar fixture in any school. It’s a place for hanging out with friends, taking a welcome break from classes, or even finishing up some last-minute homework…. Read more »

No-Cook Bags for People Experiencing Homelessness

Canned beans, protein shake, peanut butter, granola bars, canned soup, and peaches. Suitable for no-cook meals for homeless.

Food is and always has been the great connector. It is that which when placed between us brings us closer together and fosters community.