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.
Community Fundraiser
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.
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.
Twin Lakes Food Bank Gala Goes Virtual This Friday Night
The annual dinner auction benefiting Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank that has grown into a popular and significant fundraiser for the organization is moving online this year to allow for easy social distancing.
Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Food Bank Helps Folsom Students Prepare for Starting School
Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank hosted its annual back-to-school event on Monday, providing nearly 200 local students with supplies to start the school year. Supplies included backpacks; Target gift cards to help buy shoes; a bag of groceries with peanut butter, jelly, bread, trail mix and other youth-oriented food. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Folsom to Host Drive Up Food Drives to Help COVID-19 Demand
The Twin Lakes Food Bank, city of Folsom, and faith-based and nonprofit organizations are teaming up to provide food and essential items for community members in need. Nineteen “Stop, Pop, and Go” drive-thru food drives are planned throughout Folsom through May 10. Continue reading (Opens in new window.) the Folsom Telegraph article.
Folsom “Stop, Pop, and Go” Food Drives to Support Community Members in Need
Listen (Opens in new window.)the iHeartMedia interview: Lisa Tuter, Executive Director, The Twin Lakes Food Bank, City of Folsom, and faith-based and nonprofit organizations are teaming up to provide food and essential items for community members in need.
Hand-Wash Karaoke Challenge Bringing Awareness To Folsom Small Businesses & Food Bank
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If you’ve seen videos of Folsom business owners, politicians and other leaders singing while washing their hands, you’re not having another crazy quarantine dream. It’s a part of a new online challenge started by Rob Ross after he teamed up with the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. Watch the video on CBS13 Sacramento.
Food Bank Increases Distribution in Response to COVID-19
Facing a 50-percent spike in need that started two weeks ago, Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank has increased its distribution schedule and switched to drive-through service so clients can stay in their cars while volunteers load groceries into the trunk. Continue reading the Folsom Telegraph article.