SB Rescue Mission to host Christmas Feast and giveaway December 22

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosts its annual Christmas Feast in its dining hall at 535 Yanonali St. on Thursday, Dec. 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Rescue Mission staff, volunteers, and mission residents in recovery will serve meals to hundreds of local people in need.

In addition to serving meals, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Women's Auxiliary is organizing a christmas giveaway of special personal gifts for all guests of the feast.

"The goal is always to treat hurting neighbors with love, grace, and generosity,"" said President of the SB Rescue Mission Rolf Geyling.

The non-profit SB Rescue Mission has served the community for 57 years as the only emergency shelter open 365 nights of the year from Santa Maria to Ventura. In an average year it serves over 140,000 meals to residents as well as hosting a 12-month residential recovery program.

All are welcome and guests may get a holiday gift.

For more information contact Director of Communications Rebecca Weber at 805-966-1316 or via email at rweber@sbrm.org.