Community donations used to feed seniors during lean times
CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Hot meals showed up at the doorstep of Carpinteria seniors Sunday night as part of new delivery program funded by community donations.
The recently launched 93013 fund has been bolstered by thousands of dollars for needy families, children's programs, seniors and as a way to back fill urgent needs during the coronavirus crisis.
Sunday's Italian dinners were prepared at the Corktree Cellars.
Owner Jessica Clark says, "It's been great. It's really good for us to feel like we are doing something. To feel like we are part of the community.," she said.
For the crew, they were back at the rapid restaurant pace to get the meals made, packaged and on the way to the seniors. "It's great for my staff to feel needed. It's great for my cooks to be working. It's been really awesome," said Clark.
The 93013 fund says it pays for the meals to help the restaurants stay operational. Clark says she discounts the price so it is a win-win for both ends of the generous contribution.
The fund has also provided school supplies for children learning at home.
Donations were recently made to the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County - Carpinteria Unit, the Carpinteria Children's Project and Girls Inc. in Carpinteria.
The fund has been bolstered by contributions from citizens, area business owners, and Carp Growers.
Next week, another restaurant will be providing dinners under the same agreement.
"There really is no other town I would ever want to be in to go through something like this. Because it truly is a community and we take care of each other," said Clark.
Corktree Cellars is on Linden Ave. and has been offering take out meals during the recent operation restrictions.
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