{"id":7289,"date":"2015-10-05T19:19:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T02:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7289"},"modified":"2015-10-05T12:21:29","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05T19:21:29","slug":"foodbanks-table-of-life-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7289","title":{"rendered":"Foodbank’s Table of Life Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, Sherry Villanueva and Foodbank CEO Erik Talkin, courtesy photo<\/p><\/div>\n

Support Foodbank of Santa Barbara County<\/a>‘s Feed the Future<\/a> programs\u2014which include Food Literacy in Preschool, Kid\u2019s Farmers Market, Picnic in the Park, Teens Love Cooking and Healthy School Pantry\u2014at the Fourth Annual Table of Life Fundraiser on Oct. 17, from 4-7 p.m.<\/p>\n

The event, which brings\u00a0together the local food industry, chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers and foodies to celebrate Santa Barbara County\u2019s finest, and provide nutritional meals to children will be held at Jim & Stephanie Sokolove<\/a>\u2019s Montecito estate.\u00a0This year’s honorees are\u00a0Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree<\/a> and Sherry Villanueva<\/a>, who receive special recognition for their leadership and steadfast commitment to improving food security.<\/p>\n

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Chef Jason Paluska of The Lark, courtesy photo<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0garden party features live music from the Doublewide Kings<\/a>, wine and spirits and food stations from\u00a0local favorites: Michael Hutchings<\/a>, Christine Dahl<\/a>,\u00a0Stephanie Sokolove, The Lark<\/a>, Driscoll\u2019s Berries<\/a>, World Cuisine Express Organic Kitchen<\/a>, Edie Robertson<\/a>, Liz Santa Barbara Caterer, Catering Connection<\/a>, Pete Clemens, McConnell\u2019s Ice Cream<\/a>, Tri-County Produce<\/a>, Shalhoob Meat Company<\/a>, Nimita\u2019s Cuisine<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Bacara Resort and Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

School of Knowledge Table Sponsors have generously released limited tickets for purchase. A\u00a0$250 ticket donation sponsors five\u00a0children\u00a0enrolled in our Feed the Future programs.\u00a0Each child receives delicious, fresh produce and food literacy training.\u00a0Click here to buy a ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is transforming health by eliminating hunger and food insecurity through good nutrition and food literacy. The Foodbank provides nourishment and education through its award-winning programs and a network of over 300 member nonprofit partners. In Santa Barbara County, one in four people receive food support from the Foodbank; over 146,000 unduplicated people of whom nearly 35% are children. Last year, the Foodbank distributed 9.7 million pounds of food \u2014 half of which was fresh produce. For more information, visit foodbanksbc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2014Leslie Dinaberg<\/p>\n

Published in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine<\/em><\/a> on October 3, 2015.<\/p>\n

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