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2020 Census poster at a bus stop on Fourth Street in Hollister. Photo by Leslie David.

Art & Culture

Local artist lends a hand in census efforts

Published 09/17/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Bryan West creates posters in English and Spanish to help spread the word with just two weeks left in the nationwide survey.

Mike Fisher, chief volunteer cook for Soup for Seniors. He returns to teaching culinary classes at SBHS on August 13. Photos courtesy of Becky Herbert.

Food / Dining

Soup for Seniors program receives Slow Food grant

Published 08/11/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Andrew Pearson

$500 award will help with food distribution in San Benito County.

Previous Chamberlain’s resident Alimah with her son Khaine and husband Vincent on a recent visit. Photo provided by Chamberlain's.

Nonprofits

Chamberlain’s Youth Services staff reunites with former resident

Published 08/06/2020
Community Contributor, Chamberlain's Youth Services (non-profit)

At 21 years old, Alimah is currently trekking her way through school and doing a good job managing the challenges life throws us all.

Stuff the Bus, put on by United Way of San Benito County. File Photo.

Nonprofits

United Way calling for ‘Stuff the Bus’ volunteers

Published 08/04/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Volunteers will be given a timeframe to help fill backpacks, in order to comply with social distancing requirements.

Photo taken by Emilia Gonzalez from Panoche Elementary School.

Art & Culture

Rural students learn photography amid COVID-19 shutdown

Published 07/15/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Kaitlyn Fontaine

Kirti Bassendine works with Jefferson and Panoche elementary schools on composition and framing.

JJ's Burgers owner Jesus Zavela. The burger joint is one of three San Juan Bautista restaurants participating in the Great Plates Delivered program. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Business / Economy

Great Plates Delivered lends a hand to seniors and restaurants

Published 05/20/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

State-sponsored meal program runs through mid-June and aims to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Intero Real Estate in Hollister. Photo by Leslie David.

Nonprofits

Local real estate group gives back

Published 05/03/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Intero of Hollister provides relief funding for community nonprofits.

Staff from Hazel Hawkins Memorial and St. Louise Regional hospitals were happy to receive their new supply of KN95 protective masks. Photos provided by Ana De Castro.

Nonprofits

Community Foundation helps with relief fund

Published 04/16/2020
Community Contributor, President Gary Byrne

$45,000 approved in disbursements so far, including emergency financial assistance, as well as support for immediate public health needs to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in San Benito County.

Prior to the COVID-19 restrictions being put in place, BenitoLink board members, journalists and staff met to discuss news coverage and the budget during their annual retreat in March. Photo by Leslie David.

Nonprofits

Appreciation and support for local news expands during COVID-19

Published 04/14/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Leslie David

Four-hundred newsrooms, including BenitoLink, get boost of $5,000 for additional coronavirus-related reporting for their communities thanks to Facebook, Lenfest Institute and local news funders.