Organic Soup Company Expanding
By admin on Apr 7, 2010 in News
Organic Soup Kitchen of Santa Barbara, California held its first annual Easter Feast at the Veterans Memorial Building on Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
During the event, Founder and Executive Director, Anthony Carroccio, announced “Starting June 1, we’ll be expanding our community outreach program to provide daily meals to individuals and families in need at different locations throughout the city.”
It has been a vision of Organic Soup Kitchen to launch a mobile unit into the community to reach not only the homeless, but many other individuals and families who are struggling in the poor economy.
On Sunday, Organic Soup Kitchen received the support of more than 70 volunteers from Santa Barbara and surrounding areas, and local businesses such as Peet’s Coffee and Whole Foods Market.
A steady stream of guests arrived throughout the day to enjoy a hot, healthy meal. Breakfast included hot coffee, tea, breakfast burritos, & assorted breads. Dinner included chicken picatta, roasted potatoes, baked ziti, vegetables, and various desserts. Community building, games, and gifts were free flowing, and live music during the dinner session included the Peruvian band Pasambara.
Several public officials arrived to help serve food and enjoy the festivities; among them Assemblyman Pedro Nava, Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Chair and State Assembly Candidate Susan Jordan, and Carpinteria councilmember Kathleen Reddington.
