Organic Soup Kitchen Emergency Preparedness Campaign

Urgent Appeal: Help Organic Soup Kitchen Safeguard Critical Soup Production Amid Power Outage Threats

As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, the risk of power outages has become a harsh reality for our community. Southern California Edison has issued warnings of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) for South Santa Barbara County, and Organic Soup Kitchen’s operations are now at critical risk.

Organic Soup Kitchen provides life-saving, nutrient-rich soups to cancer clients and other chronically ill individuals in Santa Barbara County. The power outages threaten to disrupt our ability to produce and deliver these essential meals. Our kitchen and distribution operations rely on a steady power supply to prepare, store, and distribute our soups. A power outage could halt our work, leaving our most vulnerable clients without the nourishment they depend on.

To ensure uninterrupted operations, we urgently need community support to fund essential upgrades, including:

• Larger power generators to keep our kitchen running during outages.

• Additional wall batteries to store power for extended use.

• Roof solar panels to harness renewable energy and reduce dependency on the grid.

We cannot afford a break in our services. Many of our cancer clients have compromised immune systems and rely on our nutrient-dense soups to support their health and recovery. A single day without power could mean the difference between a meal and going hungry for many in our care.

We are calling on the generosity of our community to help us raise the necessary funds to secure these vital resources. Your support will directly contribute to maintaining uninterrupted soup production and delivery during this time of heightened uncertainty.

Donate today to make a difference:

“The health and well-being of our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Power outages threaten to undermine our ability to provide the nourishing meals they rely on,” said [Andrea Slaby COO]. “With your help, we can ensure that our kitchen remains a lifeline for those who need us most.”

The time to act is now. With the fire season growing longer and more intense each year, investments in resilient, sustainable energy solutions are more critical than ever. Together, we can protect the health and dignity of our most vulnerable neighbors.

For media inquiries or to learn more about how you can support Organic Soup Kitchen, please contact [Jennifer 805-364-2790].

About Organic Soup Kitchen
Organic Soup Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing organic, nutrient-dense soups to low-income cancer patients, seniors, and individuals with chronic illnesses throughout Santa Barbara County. Since [year of founding], we have served [number] meals and remain committed to improving the quality of life for our clients through food, education, and community support.