Community Food Bank of San Benito County Announces Holiday Food and Fund Drive

Nov. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Hollister, California. November 9, 2011 - Local food bank seeks to raise money virtually to help needy families during long winter months

The Community Food Bank of San Benito County would like to announce the start of their 2011 Holiday Food and Fund Drive. With this drive, the Food Bank seeks to address specific winter needs of their member families and agencies.

“The Holidays really do represent a unique time of year,” a Food Bank spokesperson commented. “In general, people seem happier and more free with their smiles. The desire to give to those in need seems to overflow!”

To make giving easier than ever, the Food Bank's website has a special donation page. The page empowers those wishing to make a contribution to choose exactly where their money is going. The excitement and opportunity can be found at http://communityfoodbankofsbc.org/give-help/virtual-store/.

“When you visit the site, you’ll be presented with various options on what you wish to donate,” the spokesperson explains. “For example, if you wish to donate a backpack to a child in need, you add the backpack to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout, and pay securely by credit card or PayPal.”

Other donation options include a weekly food bag, emergency food bag, administrative costs, and more. And since the Holidays are right around the corner, donations can also go towards helping needy families get Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

As added incentive and recognition, those who donate before November 30th will receive a special t-shirt absolutely free.

For more information on the Community Food Bank of San Benito County’s 2011 Holiday Food and Fund Drive, visit the website at http://communityfoodbankofsbc.org/give-help/virtual-store/ or come by the office at 1133 San Felipe Road, Hollister. To reach a spokesperson to answer more questions, dial (831) 637-0340.

About Community Food Bank of San Benito County:
The Community Food Bank of San Benito County began in 1989 as Community Pantry. Since their inception they have grown from serving 35 families to serving over 1,500 families. The organization boasts providing 80,000 meals per month with the help of their generous contributors and volunteers. Over the last year they have qualified for state and federal funds, allowing them to expand operations and reach a larger audience—including some 700 seniors and 2400 children. For more information on the Food Bank, visit http://communityfoodbankofsbc.org/.

Company Contact Information
Community Food Bank of San Benito County
Mary Anne Hughes
1133 San Felipe Road
Hollister, CA
95023
Phone : (831) 637-0340

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It’s our mission to fight hunger and malnutrition in San Benito County. We serve as a countywide source of supplemental food for the working poor, low-income seniors, families, children, homeless and disabled citizens of our area. We also supply food to non-profit agency partners who serve those in need.