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‘We’re Going to Be Seeing More Food Insecurity’

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County loses $5 million courtesy Trump orders and ends in-person fundraisers.

By Nick Welsh
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‘We’re Going to Be Seeing More Food Insecurity’

‘We’re Going to Be Seeing More Food Insecurity’

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Loses $5 Million
Courtesy Trump Orders, Ends In-Person Fundraisers

By Nick Welsh | May 1, 2025

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County announced it is bringing its popular Empty Bowls fundraisers to an end. | Credit: Foodbank of Santa Barbara County