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Community food availability spots in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 4:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local community has several different locations that offer food to those who find themselves needing extra groceries during not only the pandemic, but year-round.
The following is a list of locations at this time. All locations are in South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted:
Monday
Bread & Broth at St. Theresa Catholic Church Grace Hall foyer door
1041 Lyons Ave. 4:00- 5:30 p.m. A minimum of 4 bags of groceries (staples, fresh
produce, breads, and dairy (plus meat as available) will be provided. Families will receive additional bags.
Volunteers needed for El Dorado County Food Bank giveaway in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 12:30pm
Event Date:
August 26, 2020 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Food Bank of El Dorado County is looking for volunteers to help distribute food to individuals in need on August 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in South Lake Tahoe.
Distribution will be located at St.Theresa's Catholic Church parking lots located at 1041 Lyons Avenue. Volunteers will be bagging up fresh produce and pushing shopping carts full of food to the recipient's vehicles.
If you are interested in volunteering please email info@foodbankedc.org to sign up.
If in need of food assistance, the food giveaway will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bread & Broth needs volunteers for Monday and Friday food giveaways
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread and Broth has been feeding the community not only during the pandemic, but for 31 years. The need has been especially great during the trying times of COVI-19, job loss and uncertainty.
Never skipping a beat, Bread & Broth moved from serving hot meals twice a week at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall to giving away bags of food including fresh produce, dairy and eggs from the hall's foyer.
They also changed their weekly food backpack program from schools to bus stops, and now the Bread & Broth 4 Kids program gives away food each week from that same foyer.
Bread & Broth helping to ease hunger in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nine weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, Bread & Broth is still providing food to those in the community who are being impacted by the loss or reduction of income due to the temporary closing of many of our communities’ businesses. Thanks to many generous monetary donors and volunteers, Bread & Broth is providing bags of food through their Monday and Friday food bag giveaway program at Grace Hall and B&B 4 Kids program.
List of weekly food giveaways in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With many people and families struggling to keep food on the table during the pandemic, the South Lake Tahoe community is providing several weekly options as well as special days. Community support of volunteer time and donations has been overwhelming during these trying times.
Friday, May 15
The Nevada Food Bank will be at the parking lot of the American Legion with Christmas Cheer. The truck with fresh produce will be there from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Cheer and Nevada Food Bank teaming up for South Lake Tahoe food giveaway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 1:31pm
Event Date:
January 17, 2020 - 11:30am
Christmas Cheer All Year and the Northern Nevada Food Bank have teamed up to provide fresh produce for those in need in the South Lake Tahoe community.
They will be at the American Legion parking lot from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020.
The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Hundreds in line as Whole Foods Market opens its doors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 1:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the doors opened at Whole Foods in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning, the line that had wrapped around the building made its way into the much-anticipated store grand opening.
The line started forming at 6:00 a.m.
Whole Foods announces grand opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 11:33am
Event Date:
November 6, 2019 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Whole Foods Market will be opening its doors in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, November 6. The new 28,500 square foot store will have an Opening Day celebration starting at 9:00 a.m. with complimentary refreshments, bites and music before the store opens. The first 300 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market South Lake Tahoe reusable tote bag, as well as a savings card with a mystery value ranging between $5 and $100 and a miniature loaf of bread to honor the Whole Foods Market tradition of breaking bread with the community.
Christmas Cheer and Northern Nevada Food Bank giveaway produce Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:36pm
Event Date:
August 29, 2019 - 12:00pm
Christmas Cheer All Year and the Northern Nevada Food Bank have teamed up to provide fresh produce for those in need in the South Lake Tahoe community.
They will be at the American Legion parking lot from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29.
The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Children's summer food program starts Wednesday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 10:16pm
The 2018 Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program will once again serve the children in the community with food beginning June 20, thanks to generous donations from the community and Vail Resorts. Food will be available at three South Lake Tahoe locations every Wednesday through August 22.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Barton Health dieticians
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 10:11pm
Bread & Broth was very excited to have members of Barton Hospital’s Dietitian Department sponsor the Monday Meal on May 14th. So many departments from Barton Hospital host ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishments’ and they always send wonderful sponsor crew members to help at their sponsorship dinners. True to form, the five Barton volunteers, Rebecca Espinel, Jessica Keys, Lynn Norton, Kristine Travis and Jennifer Trew, were a joy to work with.
SnowGlobe wrap up: Global attention, donations, the environment and fields
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 10:55pm
As the tents are taken down, the stage removed and all other components of SnowGlobe disappear for another year, an evaluation of the Community Play Field and other aspects of the seventh annual event in South Lake Tahoe are being made. There may be negatives to the popular event that draws in 20,000 people a day, there are also many positives to be celebrated.
There is more to the three-day festival, SnowGlobe, than music and crowds, a side of the event many aren't aware of.
Food Bank returns to South Lake Tahoe for free farmer's market and food distribution
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 10:15am
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 10:00am
The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be stopping by South Lake Tahoe on August 24 with their truck full of fresh fruit and vegetables and other emergency food supplies for those in need.
There is one allocation of supplies available for each qualifying household at the pantry distribution which will take place at the American Legion Hall at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free Farmer's Market in South Lake Tahoe for those in need; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 8:59pm
The mobile food pantry from El Dorado County Food Bank will be in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion parking lot. For over 15 years the non-profit has brought food to the South Shore. Besides the food bags from local residents in need, the food bank also delivers to several non-profits in town including Senior Plaza and Bread and Broth.
During the summer and fall, extra fresh produce is added to the distributions.
Mobile food pantry returns to South Lake Tahoe; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 4:19pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2016 - 10:00am
Rain or shine, the Food Bank of El Dorado County returns to South Lake Tahoe with their free monthly Farmers Market & Mobile Food Pantry distribution on Wednesday, May 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion Hall located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Mobile food bank in South Lake Tahoe before Thanksgiving, volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
November 25, 2015 - 10:00am
Are you, or someone you know, in need of emergency food supplies, especially for Thanksgiving? The Food Bank of El Dorado County, in partnership with California Emergency Food Link, will be in South Lake Tahoe to host a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to bring food to those who need it most.
Mobile food bank to be in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2015 - 10:00am
Are you, or someone you know, in need of emergency food supplies? The Food Bank of El Dorado County in partnership with California Emergency Food Link will be in South Lake Tahoe to host a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to bring food to those who need it most.
Mobile food bank to be in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 2:16pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2015 - 10:00am
Are you, or someone you know, in need of emergency food supplies? The Food Bank of El Dorado County in partnership with California Emergency Food Link will be in South Lake Tahoe to host a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to bring food to those who need it most.
Mobile food bank to be in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 6:44pm
Are you, or someone you know, in need of emergency food supplies? The Food Bank of El Dorado County in partnership with California Emergency Food Link will be in South Lake Tahoe to host a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to bring food to those who need it most.
Free Farmer's market for South Lake Tahoe residents in need
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 1:23pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2015 - 10:00am
The Food Bank of El Dorado County, in partnership with California Emergency Food Link, is holding a free Farmer's Market for the South Lake Tahoe community. During their stop in town last month, almost 200 families received food.
On Wednesday, June 24, a truck full of food including fresh produce will be at the American Legion Hall located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
There will be one allocation per household. For information please contact them at:
Weekly farmers markets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 7:52am
Rows of fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee, food, flowers and local goods including soap and books will be featured at the South Lake Tahoe Farmers' Markets on Tuesdays all summer.
The Tuesday market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is operated by El Dorado County Farmers' Markets and is held at the American Legion located at 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Over 20,000 pounds of food distributed at Food Bank event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 7:18pm
The El Dorado County Food Bank was in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday, delivering both food from their mobile pantry and fresh produce from California Emergency Food Link.
A line of people had formed at the American Legion prior to their opening at 10 p.m. Volunteers from St Theresa’s Bread and Broth came out to help and, for the first time, U-Turn 4 Christ from Pollock Pines joined the collective outreach as volunteers to help others.
Mobile food bank comes to South Lake Tahoe March 25
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 7:35am
Event Date:
March 25, 2015 - 10:00am
Are you, or someone you know, in need of emergency food supplies? The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be in South Lake Tahoe to host a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to bring food to those who need it most. They will be there rain or shine.
They welcome any locals who are struggling to make ends meet to come to the American Legion parking lot during that hour to receive supplemental groceries and fresh produce. The Food Bank will provide one allocation per household.
Free Farmer's Market for South Lake Tahoe community members in need
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 8:51pm
Event Date:
July 23, 2014 - 10:00am
Emergency groceries will be available to qualified South Lake Tahoe residents on Wednesday, July 23rd The Food Bank of El Dorado County's Mobile Food Pantry and Free Farmers Market will be in town to distribute food at the American Legion Hall located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Food Bank will have lots of fresh produce and emergency supplemental groceries to feed South Lake Tahoe’s at-risk population. One allocation per household will be available.
Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe Awarded Champions For Healthy Kids Grant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 9:52am
Fresh produce is making its way to South Lake Tahoe thanks to the collaboration and volunteerism of community members working together as part of the group Gardens 4 A Healthy Tahoe. This group was recently founded by the Human Health and Social Wellbeing working group of the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative. In partnership, these two groups applied for the Champions for Healthy Kids Grant through the General Mills Foundation.
South Lake Tahoe Restaurants Prepare for Tahoe South Restaurant Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 1:24am
Hearty breakfasts, gourmet burgers, fine wines, steaks, seafood, and mountains of decadent desserts are on the menu Jan. 10-17, 2014 at Tahoe South as more than a dozen of the area’s restaurants roll out an extraordinary culinary experience for California Restaurant Month.
Farmers’ market season arrives in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 2:35am
Fresh produce is about to arrive on the South Shore – and it doesn’t involve a grocery store.
The farmers’ market season begins Friday at Kahle Community Park in Stateline. This is the first market to open in the area. It will be one of three on the South Shore.
Sample the Sierra set for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2012 (All day)
Foodies and wine lovers alike are invited to attend the variety of Sample the Sierra festivities during the 3rd annual farm-to-fork festival over Labor Day Weekend. Friday, August 31st kicks off Sample the Sierra with a Winemaker and Chef’s Table dinner at Crystal Basin Bistro in Camino on the Western Slope of the Sierras. Saturday, September 1st hosts a Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company featuring the award winning wines of Synapse “Microwinery” and locally made gifts.
Friday Evening Farmers Market at Kahle Community Park
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 10:33amFarm fresh produce is available at the Friday Evening Farmers' Market, 4 to 7 p.m. at Kahle Community Park, 236 Kingsbury Grade, in Stateline. The market runs Fridays through Oct. 26. For more information email FridayEveningMarket@yahoo.com.
