As CA continues to deploy personnel and resources to support ongoing storm response and recovery, Governor Gavin Newsom has requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration and expanded the storm state of emergency to include 4 additional counties. gov.ca.gov/2023/03/28/gov…

Thank you President Biden for approving our Presidential Major Disaster Declaration request. This brings more vital resources as we continue to work with local, state & federal partners to support communities that have been turned upside down by these storms. gov.ca.gov/2023/04/03/cal…

Presidential Declaration of Disaster approval Aprobacion de la Declaracion Presidencial - nixle.us/ED2Z3

Impacted families from the February/March storms should visit to explore options they may have for assistance. San Benito County San Benito County Office of Education City of San Juan Bautista, CA @AsmRobertRivas KSBW Action News 8 BenitoLink

San Benito County Community the Disaster Recovery Center is currently operational and ready to help you receive the resources and information you need. When you enter the premises please see the following signage to help guide you to parking and the appropriate building.

Our Community Shout-Out! goes to Sarah Nordwick, CEO of the Community FoodBank of San Benito in California. A certificate of appreciation was given to Sarah at a recent city council meeting for her support of Hollister community and its residents in the wake of recent flooding.

Storm Clean-Up Town Hall Meeting Join us on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM as we will address concerns related to debris clean-up from the Winter Storms and how to prepare for the upcoming winter. See flyer for more details. Spanish flyer will be made available soon.

Happy National Food Bank Day! Let’s all work together to decrease food insecurity! KSBW Action News 8 don’t forget about us in San Benito when mentioning food banks!

The Board of Supervisors recognizes September 2023 as "Hunger Action Month" in San Benito County. San Benito County is committed to working with Community Food Banks to continue serving more than 25,000 individuals annually. #hungeractionmonth #proclamation #sanbenitocounty

We’re participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit our nonprofit. For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle target.com/circle

At the heart of the food bank's mission lies the commitment to nurture dignity in San Benito County. Today, our heartfelt wishes extend to our neighbors, in all countries, as we share the message of #peace.

🔥 Stay alert! Wildfires can happen at anytime. Remember, wildfires can happen at any moment. Be proactive and stay prepared with a 5-minute escape plan for your safety. Visit firefightersonyourside.org for more safety tips. #WildfireSafety #CBODirect #EvacuateEarly #DisasterPrep

Wildfires can cause long-lasting power outages, which means it’s important to have backup plans. Keep phones, devices, and backup batteries fully charged. #ALERTSANDWARNINGS #SANBENITOOES #SBCALERTS #PREPAREDNESS #LISTOS #WILDFIRESAFETY #DISASTERPREP #CBODIRECT #EVACUATEEARLY

You might not have water or electricity, so it makes sense to have a Stay-Box with extra water, food you could eat if there was no power, and other items that you use every day. #ListosCalifornia #alertsandwarnings #sanbenitooes #sbcalerts #preparedness

Severe weather can bring a litany of disasters. Make sure your family is prepared! Make a plan, pack an emergency kit and stay informed! Visit the OES website for more tips. Link in the QR code below. #alertsandwarnings #sanbenitooes #sbcalerts #preparedness #disasterprep

Dado que se espera que continúe el clima más frío, húmedo y ventoso, es importante mantenerse informado y consciente. Presta atención a las previsiones meteorológicas y escucha a las autoridades locales. Regístrese para recibir alertas de su condado en listoscalifornia.org/alerts.#Listos…

With the weather turning bad again, make sure you are prepared. OES has links to preparedness resources, partner agencies, weather and even information about your animals! Visit our website, link in the bio. 📎📋⛑️📱📻⛈️☔️#alertsandwarnings #sanbenitooes #sbcalerts #preparedness

ANNOUNCING: #FoodACCESS24 Day 2 Breakfast Plenary Panelists: ➡️ Sarah Nordwick Community FoodBank of San Benito ➡️ Amy Eilts San Diego Food Bank ➡️ Carly Robbins Food for People, Inc ➡️ Margie Palomarez-Yumul CAPSBC Moderated by Erica Padilla-Chavez Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County Register @ FoodAccessCA.org!

Honored to participate with the amazing people on this panel. #foodaccess24