I am a caregiver for a dear friend whose Breast cancer has Metastasized, Stage IV, to her bones and elsewhere.I first made contact with the Organic Soup Kitchen via email to Andrea Carroccio, Chief Operating Officer. Andrea was very helpful in providing application and program information in a friendly and professional manner.These organic soups and the multitude of recipes provide life sustaining nutrition to cancer and other seriously ill patients. And they are delicious.With the focus to provide this invaluable service to low income patients as well as others who are recipients of the Organic Soup Kitchen soups serves a noble purpose.The friend that I care for and myself express our gratitude and thanks beyond measure to Andrea, her staff, drivers and volunteers for the life saving work they do. And they do it with love.The Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara lists the Organic Soup Kitchen as a valuable nutritional resource for patients and care givers to consider.I recommend to anyone who is looking to make a charitable contribution to a local non-profit look no further than the Organic Soup Kitchen. Your contribution will help many people.Thank you Organic Soup Kitchen!Gary VillalbaSanta Barbara, CA
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I am a caregiver for a dear friend whose Breast cancer has Metastasized, Stage IV, to her bones and elsewhere.I first made contact with the Organic Soup Kitchen via email to Andrea Carroccio, Chief Operating Officer. Andrea was very helpful in providing application and
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Causes: Cancer, Food, Health, Health (General & Financing), Nutrition
Mission: Organic Soup Kitchen provides oncology nutrition and addresses food insecurity to a diverse demographic of individuals struggling with the effects of cancer and chronic illnesses.
Results: over 30,000 unique clients served last year 85% will report that our services help improve their mental state and feelings of isolation, as our weekly drop offs provide a personal wellness check-in from a friendly face they trust and look forward to seeing. 75% will report that participation in our program supports their ability to meet their living expenses, such as paying rent, utilities, and medical expenses. 75% will report that our SoupMeals give them increased energy while in our program.
Target demographics: Organic Soup Kitchen empowers individuals to make conscious food decisions that will strengthen their bodies and minds.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 1 million bowls of soup served
Geographic areas served: Santa Barbara, Goleta, Summerland, Montecito, Santa Ynez Valley, Carpinteria
Programs: health education, organic nutrient-dense soup to cancer patients, low income seniors, at-risk women, families, and those with chronic illnesses.