Author: Mark Paxton

Letter carriers taking part in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Photo provided.

Health

Letter carriers stamp out hunger

Nation's biggest food drive is Saturday, May 11.

The CASA office transforms into "Santa's Workshop" during the holidays. File photo.

Nonprofits

12 Days of Giving seeks additional partners

Growth and success of annual fundraising event offers the opportunity to invite other San Benito County nonprofits to participate.

Outside the Community Foodbank. Photo by Nicholas Preciado.

Nonprofits

Community FoodBank receives Community Foundation grant

The Community Foundation's continuing support is appreciated.

Wells Fargo volunteers help pack groceries for local school children. Photo courtesy of Mark Paxton.

FoodBank Opening its Doors for a Community-wide Celebration

Head to the food bank for public tours and refreshments on Friday, May 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Mark Paxton.

Nonprofits

Postal Carrier Food Drive begins Saturday May 12

Mailbox donations address local need with nation's largest one-day food drive.

Exterior of Pat's Place in Hollister. Photo by Nicholas Preciado

Pat’s Place to Close Soon

Thrift store operation will lock its doors by June 15

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Nonprofits

12 Days of Giving Helps Nourish a Community

Shared efforts yield large benefits

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Health

Food bank construction begins

$1.3 million project will retain existing building shell, make wholesale changes to its interior

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Children and Youth

Learning life skills at the food bank

San Benito High School students obtain skills and help others during their weekly visit

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Health

Survey says Community FoodBank’s customers are happy

96 percent of those surveyed by Gavilan College students are pleased with the services provided

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Health

Helping children? Bank on it

Bank of America donates to the Community Food Bank's school backpack bag program

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Health

Annual food bank food, fund drive begins

Approximately 200 barrels will be located throughout the county for food donations

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Agriculture

COMMENTARY: Embracing the Turnabout

Mark Paxton of the Community Food Bank reflects on "the delightful magic" of turnabout, when fortunes or roles are suddenly and unexpectedly reversed

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Nonprofits

Community Food Bank purchases permanent home

Community Food Bank now owns its building debt-free; renovation is next

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