Soup's on at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission with Community Friends

The Auxiliary of Community Friends of Santa Barbara and Chef Coco LaForge will make and serve soup, grilled cheese and cookies at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Feb. 12; sandwich bread is donated by Goleta baker Ethnic Bread.

Community Friends of Santa Barbara's Auxiliary and Chef Coco LaForge will prepare and serve hearty soup, grilled cheese sandwiches and cookies at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Thursday, Feb. 12. The event is in its fourth year and is presented as part of the group's broader philanthropic work in the county. Bread for the sandwiches is donated by Ethnic Bread, a local Goleta baker. Community Friends describes its mission as developing and implementing programs that improve the lives of children and adults in Santa Barbara County. Key details: - Event organizers are the Auxiliary of Community Friends of Santa Barbara together with Chef Coco LaForge. - The event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. - Sandwich bread is donated by Ethnic Bread, a local baker in Goleta. - The combined membership of Community Friends, its auxiliary and TeenServe totals about 350 volunteers who contribute more than 50,000 service hours annually. - The organization sponsors 15 philanthropic programs, including Student Clothing Connection, Teen Clothing Connection and Bookshelf. Summary: The event brings prepared meals to residents of the Rescue Mission and relies on local volunteers and donations. The next scheduled occurrence is Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.