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SLO County Seniors Face Rising Food Insecurity: CalFresh & SLO Food Bank Can Help
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA – As housing and healthcare costs climb, poverty among older Americans has surged to 15 percent—the only age group to see an increase, according to… Read more »
SLO Food Bank Becomes 2024 Neighborhood Champion, Receives Bank of America Grant
In San Luis Obispo, Bank of America has named Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County (SLO Food Bank) as its local 2024 Neighborhood Champion for its work to… Read more »
A win-win for small farmers and hungry neighbors
San Luis Obispo County, CA—Harvestly and the SLO Food Bank are launching a new partnership to support local farmers and bring locally-grown produce to local people in need.
SLO Food Bank in the News
2024
From Santa Maria Pride to World Oceans Day, here are 6 things to do this weekend
KSBY, June 6, 2024
SLO Food Bank organizing Hunger Awareness Day events throughout the county
KSBY, June 6, 2024
SLO Food Bank shares how to help alleviate Hunger on Hunger Awareness Day
The Paso Robles Press, June 4, 2024
SLO Food Bank Holding a Hunger Awareness Day Event 6.04.2024
KPRL, June 4, 2024
Get help applying for food aid at the Paso Robles City Library
Paso Robles Daily News, June 1, 2024
Grizzly Youth Academy cadets donate 1K pounds of food to SLO Food Bank
KSBY, May 30, 2024
SLO Food Bank launches matching gift campaign
KSBY, May 24, 2024
CalFresh helps nearly 24,000 local residents. SLO Food Bank wants you to know about it.
KSBY, May 4, 2024
SLO Food Bank's GleanSLO celebrates milestone of 3 million pounds of food collected
KSBY, March 1, 2024
Consumers are spending more of their income on food. Here's what residents have to say.
KSBY, February 22, 2024
2023
SLO County prepares to replace people's stolen food benefits; points to card skimming for loss
KCBX, December 18, 2023
Food insecurity rises among SLO County families. But an alliance of groups is here to help
The Tribune, December 7, 2023
SLO Food Bank’s 2023 Turkey Trot races to feed the need
KSBY, November 23, 2023
SLO County charities need donations this holiday season. Here’s how to help
The Tribune, November 22, 2023
‘It’s not enough food’: Students battle food insecurity as campus meal plans exceed cost of other options
Mustang News, November 15, 2023
News Channel 12 Turkey Drive receives outpouring of generosity and community support
KEYT, November 14, 2023
SLO Food Bank welcomes new chief executive officer
Paso Robles Daily News, November 13, 2023
San Luis Obispo gym offers free workout to benefit SLO Food Bank
KSBY, November 13, 2023
Hotel SLO to host Autumn Soirée for charity
Mustang News, November 10, 2023
Turkey Drive: Local grocery stores selling ‘Turkey Bucks’ to help raise funds
KEYT, November 9, 2023
Local teen creates Thanksgiving fundraiser to help raise money for the SLO Food Bank
KSBY, November 5, 2023
Turkey Drive: New Good Samaritan Shelter farm growing healthier meals for its clients
KEYT, November 2, 2023
Turkey Drive: SLO Food Bank Children’s Farmers Market providing kids with healthy foods
KEYT, October 27, 2023
Turkey Drive: Santa Maria car dealerships collecting donations for Good Samaritan Shelter
KEYT, October 23, 2023
Generosity in action: Food pantry in the Five Cities unites the community
KSBY, October 20, 2023
What you should know before donating to our Season of Hope
KSBY, October 19, 2023
Hotel SLO’s 2nd Annual “Autumn Soirée 2023: The SLO Way”
Wine Industry Advisor, October 19, 2023
Cal Poly students to serve San Luis Obispo community through College Corps program
KSBY, October 2, 2023
SLO Food Bank sees increased demand for services
KCBX, September 23, 2023
Gas prices are close to $6 per gallon in San Luis Obispo County
KSBY, September 15, 2023
SLO Food Bank participates in Hunger Action Month help fight food insecurity
New Times, September 14, 2023
SLO Greek Festival donates to two local charities
KEYT, September 11, 2023
Hotel SLO Announces 2nd Annual “Autumn Soirée 2023: The SLO Way” Wine & Food Festival
Wine Industry Advisor, September 7, 2023
SLO Food Bank buys 22 steers from the Mid-State Fair livestock auction to alleviate food insecurity
New Times, August 17, 2023
San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties among most expensive in nation to raise children
KSBY, August 7, 2023
Livestock auction benefits SLO Food Bank: 31 steers, 5 hogs donated
Paso Robles Daily News, August 4, 2023
36 livestock donated to SLO Food Bank through Mid-State Fair live auction, partners
KSBY, August 3, 2023
Changes to CalFresh could impact college students
KSBY, July 27, 2023
SLO Food Bank distributes over 6,500 summer breakfast bags to local children in need
Paso Robles Daily News, July 12, 2023
SLO Food Bank is about to see a surge in demand. Here’s why — and how nonprofit is preparing.
The Tribune, July 6, 2023
SLO Food Bank faces increase in hunger after CalFresh reductions.
The Tribune, July 6, 2023
SLO Food Bank feeding over 31,000 people a month as demand surges
KSBY, July 5, 2023
National Guard members deliver food donations to Camp Natoma
KEYT, June 24, 2023
Staff at local hospitals donate to SLO Food Bank
Paso Robles Daily News, June 24, 2023
Local hospital employees raise money for SLO Food Bank
KSBY, June 23, 2023
Where can kids get free meals in SLO County this summer?
The Tribune, June 16, 2023
Local school districts and organizations are lending a hand to families this summer
KSBY, June 15, 2023
CalFresh helps students out of food insecurity — if they can get past the application
Mustang News, June 15, 2023
SoCalGas funds meals for neighbors in need
Atascadero News, June 14, 2023
SLO Greek Festival wraps up Sunday
KSBY, June 4, 2023
SLO Food Bank wraps up Hunger Awareness Day with ``Good Fruit`` concert
KSBY, June 2, 2023
SLO Food Bank aiming to alleviate food insecurity with annual campaign
KSBY, June 1, 2023
SLO Food Bank hosts silent auction for Hunger Awareness Day
KSBY, May 31, 2023
Morro Bay Rotary Club hands out 2023 grants
KSBY, May 30, 2023
Megan's Organic Market presents Good Fruit Benefit Concert
Atascadero News, May 17, 2023
SLO invests $150,000 in homelessness prevention programs. See where the money is going.
SLO Tribune, May 10, 2023
Join the fight against hunger with SLO Food Bank
Paso Robles Daily News, May 9, 2023
US families struggle following end of pandemic-era food benefits
Aljazeera, May 9, 2023
SLO Food Bank Supports CalFresh Awareness Month
Atascadero News, May 3, 2023
SLO Food Bank raising awareness about CalFresh program benefits
KSBY, May 3, 2023
Grizzly Youth Academy donates 800lbs of food to SLO Food Bank
KSBY, April 20, 2023
Issues & Ideas Radio Program - SNAP Benefits
KCBX, April 4, 2023
Community gathers to remember Keith Dunlop at memorial bike ride & run
KSBY, February 25, 2023
2022
San Luis Obispo County Turkey Trot raises money for SLO Food bank
KSBY, November 24, 2022
Quiky Car Wash donates $12K to SLO Food bank, challenges other businesses to donate
KSBY, November 22, 2022
Turkey Drive: Grover Beach food pantry helping provide assistance to hundreds of people weekly
KEYT, November 9, 2022
Inflation posing challenges for SLO Food Bank
KSBY, November 1, 2022
Turkey Drive: Inflation increasing need for SLO Food Bank services
KEYT, November 1, 2022
SLO Food Bank offering community help to apply for CalFresh benefits
KSBY, October 20, 2022
Inflation hits the communities on fixed incomes the hardest
KSBY, October 17, 2022
Local food banks seeing need for food increase as holidays approach
KSBY, October 10, 2022
GleanSLO expands into north SLO County to gather more donated produce
KSBY, August 17, 2022
Hunger Awareness Day raises funds for SLO Food Bank
KSBY, June 07, 2022
SLO Brew Rock hosts fundraiser to benefit SLO Food Bank
KSBY, May 29, 2022
SLO County's CalFresh enrollment rate one of the lowest statewide
New Times, May 26, 2022
SLO Food Bank announces next hunger awareness day
Paso Robles Daily News, May 7, 2022
Local nonprofits hurting from increase in gas prices
KSBY, March 8, 2022
Bank of America donates $25,000 to local food bank
Paso Robles Press, February 17, 2022
2021
San Luis Obispo County food bank sees staggering need ahead of holiday season
KCBX, November 05, 2021
Annual NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive kicks off to help support community members in need
KEYT, October 19, 2021
SLO Food Bank Combines Virtual and In-Person Turkey Trot
Atascadero News, October 8, 2021
SLO Food Bank receives more than 10k pounds of fair meat
KSBY, September 24, 2021
SLO Food Bank shows off colorful new delivery trucks
KSBY, September 17, 2021
SLO Food Bank’s trucks will soon hit the road with new design
Paso Robles Daily News, September 14, 2021
SLO Food Bank’s trucks will soon hit the road with new design
Paso Robles Daily News, September 14, 2021
‘Breakfast Bag’ program provides meals to children while school is out
Paso Robles Daily News, August 6, 2021
Tenet Health Central Coast raises nearly $3,000 for SLO Food Bank
KSBY, June 22, 2021
SLO Food Bank surpasses Hunger Awareness Day fundraising goal
KSBY, June 11, 2021
SLO Food Bank hosts countywide donation event in honor of Hunger Awareness Day
KCBX, June 4, 2021
SLO Food Bank gears up for Hunger Awareness Day
KSBY, June 2, 2021
Thousands of pounds of fish donated to SLO Food Bank
KSBY, May 27, 2021
SLO Food Bank announces new Hunger Awareness Day on June 4
Paso Robles Daily News, May 17, 2021
Upcoming fundraisers to benefit SLO Food Bank
KSBY, May 26, 2021
Food Bank partners with Ride-On and Wilshire to deliver groceries directly to vulnerable residents' homes
New Times, March 25, 2021
Young girls raise money for the SLO Food Bank by selling repurposed planting pots
KSBY, May 1, 2021
SLO Food Bank merging past and current practices resulting from pandemic
KSBY, April 12, 2021
Central Coast food banks nearly doubled food distribution during pandemic
KSBY, March 28, 2021
Girls sell succulents, raise more than $1 thousand for SLO Food Bank
KSBY, Feb 12, 2021
2020
SLO Food Bank Close to Delivering Over 5 Million Pounds of Food in 2020
Paso Robles Press, December 06, 2020
SLO Food Bank 2020 Turkey Trot goes virtual
KSBY, November 23, 2020
'Car Guys' club of San Luis Obispo raises $5k for SLO Food Bank ahead of Thanksgiving
KSBY, November 21, 2020
'Zumba with Heidy' holds Thanksgiving Dance Party to raise money for SLO Food Bank
KSBY, November 21, 2020
SLO Co. Farm Bureau continues turkey donation tradition to the SLO Food Bank
KSBY, November 20, 2020
Donations pour into NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive, annual fundraiser raises more than $37,000
KEYT, November 19, 2020
Turkey Drive: Arroyo Grande church reestablishes food outreach as community need increases
KEYT, November 16, 2020
Turkey Drive: Teen volunteers with SLO Food Bank that once helped him
KEYT, November 13, 2020
Turkey Bucks offering new way to help support KCOY NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive
KEYT, November 5, 2020
Turkey Drive: God’s Store House lending a helping hand to people in need in SLO County
KEYT, October 29, 2020
SLO Food Bank holding annual Turkey Trot virtually
KSBY, October 23, 2020
NewsChannel 12 launches Turkey Drive, annual fundraiser benefits Good Samaritan Shelter, SLO Food Bank
KEYT, October 19, 2020
10-year-old's fundraising efforts for SLO County Food Bank generate hundreds of meals
KSBY, October 12, 2020
Glean SLO collects two-millionth pound of produce Thursday
KSBY, October 1, 2020
SLO Food Bank Recognizes the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County for its Tremendous Support
Atascadero News, October 1, 2020
Field of Light at Sensorio's event raises thousands of dollars for local charities
Atascadero News, September 29, 2020
Ron Tindall donates $10k to SLO Food Bank in memory of Adam Hill
Paso Robles Daily News, August 28, 2020
SLO Food Bank Receives 48,000 Pounds of Fair Meat Thanks to Many #FairStrong
Atascadero News, August 17, 2020
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Matches CoastHills Credit Union’s Donation to SLO Food Bank
Atascadero News, July 23, 2020
New partnership brings thousands of pounds of fresh produce to Central Coast families
KSBY, July 3, 2020
Hunger Awareness Day donations surpass previous year at SLO Food Bank
KSBY, June 10, 2020
Facing historic need, SLO Food Bank makes good on mission to feed community
KSBY, June 5, 2020
SLO Food Bank to receive ‘Nourishing Neighbors’ donations made at local Albertsons and Vons
Paso Robles Daily News, September 16, 2020
KSBY, Scripps Howard Foundation donate $12,000 to SLO Food Bank, looks for public to match
KSBY, June 5, 2020
SLO Food Bank calls for donations for Hunger Awareness Day
KSBY, June 4, 2020
Coronavirus has demanded more from the SLO Food Bank than ever before
KSBY, June 2, 2020
'People are going to go hungry': pandemic effects could leave 54m Americans without food
The Guardian, May 31, 2020
Pandemic adjustment: Everyone's life is a little bit different now. Get a view into the changed lives of some Central Coast residents
New Times, May 14, 2020
SLO Food Bank selects former fire chief as new CEO
KSBY, May 14, 2020
As COVID-19 cripples the economy, SLO County works to meet an unprecedented surge in food need
New Times, April 30, 2020
SLO Food Bank working to address rising need among coronavirus-related unemployment
KSBY, March 30, 2020
North County Food Banks See Increase in Demand for Food Assistance
Atascadero News, March 20, 2020
SLO Food Bank continuing daily operations, adjusting handful of services and programs
KEYT, March 17, 2020
Students seeking sustainable produce look beyond the grocery store
Mustang News, March 5, 2020
Now more than ever, we should be supporting SLO county's small organic farms
New Times SLO, February 27, 2020
Issues & Ideas: The SLO County supervisor race and food literacy on the Central Coast
KCBX, February 11, 2020
It's citrus season, and while most fruit tree owners are willing to share their abundance, ask before you take
New Times, February 6, 2020
Discover Food Health in SLO County
Paso Robles Press, February 9, 2020
