As many continue to be financially challenged by the current economic times, the services that Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank provides are being utilized more than ever these days. It seems the items are coming off the shelves as fast as they can stock them at times. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) Folsom Times article.
Food Bank Hopes Community Service Day Can Fill Its Empty Shelves
Earlier this week, crews moved the last pallet of donated food from Twin Lakes Food Bank’s warehouse for distribution to guests in need, leaving the warehouse empty but with the hope that a successful Community Service Day food drive will fill the shelves to bridge the gap between now and the holidays. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) Folsom Times article.
Folsom's Food Bank Feeds 400 plus for Thanksgiving
Folsom residents in need received a helping hand Monday to ensure they have a hearty Thanksgiving meal on their tables, thanks to the Twin Lakes Food Bank, and its generous sponsors and donors to provide for those who otherwise might go without a holiday meal. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) Folsom Telegraph article.
Folsom Community Raises 220K for Twin Lakes Food Bank at Annual Gala
Reminded of the increasing need in the community, revelers at Twin Lakes Food Bank’s annual gala, hosted last Friday at Lakeside Church, surpassed previous fundraising records by giving more than $220,000 to help feed the hungry throughout the holiday season and into the new year. Continue reading Folsom Telegraph article.
Twin Lakes Food Bank Gives Students a Healthy Start
Twin Lakes Food Bank held its Back to School Extravaganza Friday morning in an effort to help under-resourced students get a healthy start to the new school year. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Folsom’s Food Bank Provides Over 500 Thanksgiving Meals For Those In Need
Folsom residents in need received a helping hand Monday to ensure they have a hearty Thanksgiving meal on their tables, thanks to the Twin Lakes Food Bank and the thousands of donors and volunteers who support it. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Folsom Community Raises Over 180K for Twin Lakes Food Bank
The results are still being tallied and a fund-a-need online donation option is open through Sunday, but the annual dinner auction benefiting Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank has already raised more than $180,000 to help feed the hungry throughout the holiday season and into the new year, well above the $130,000 goal set by event organizers. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Food Bank Director Named Woman of the Year
Folsom resident Lisa Tuter dedicates much of her life to recognizing the needs of others. Last week, now its her turn to receive recognition for her long-appreciated efforts.
Tuter, the Twin Lakes Food Bank executive director, was awarded the Woman of the Year honor for State Assembly District 6 by Assemblyman Kevin Kiley at an informal gathering outside the State Capitol last week. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Twin Lakes Food Bank Serves Up 500 Thanksgiving Meals in COVID Safe Drive-Through Event
Even in the middle of a pandemic, Folsom residents in need are getting a helping hand to insure they have a hearty Thanksgiving meal on their tables, thanks to the Twin Lakes Food Bank. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Virtual Gala Nets More Than $133k for Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank
The popular annual dinner auction benefiting Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank that moved online last Friday to allow for easy social distancing raised more than $133,000 that will help the food bank feed the hungry throughout the holiday season and into the new year. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.