Transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through fresh produce and essential foods, nutrition knowledge, and education for children, families and seniors.
1 in 4 Need You
1 in 4 local people received food support through our 300 programs and partners annually.
The 41% Opportunity
41% of those we serve are children. A new generation of food literacy starts here.
$1 = 8 Meals
Our program model, logistics and efficiency multiplies the impact of every dollar contributed.
Outreach to Those Most in Need
Our expanded Healthy School Pantries program and our new Food Access for Farmworkers program support the most vulnerable in our community.
Current Events
This year, the Foodbank’s Table of Life celebration will be October 9, in person! Set in a beautiful location with a delicious dinner, drinks and live music, Table of Life is a timeless celebration of the Foodbank and our community of amazing supporters. Please contact mneal@foodbanksbc.org for ticket information. […]
Get ready for Lompoc Empty Bowls on March 23, 2022! This year, we’re so excited to hold our Empty Bowls event in person (as of now). There will be delicious soup, fresh bread and homemade artist bowls, as well as hopefully many familiar faces as our community gathers together again. Stay tuned for ticket details! […]
Get ready for Santa Maria Empty Bowls 2021 on November 3rd! This year, we’re so excited to hold our Empty Bowls event in person (as of now). There will be delicious soup, fresh bread and homemade artist bowls, as well as hopefully many familiar faces as our community gathers together again. Stay tuned for ticket […]
Get ready for Santa Barbara Empty Bowls 2021 on November 14! This year, we’re so excited to offer Empty Bowls in person (as of now). There will be delicious soup, fresh bread and homemade artist bowls, as well as hopefully many familiar faces as our community gathers together again. Stay tuned for ticket details! Empty […]
Contact info
Phone: (805) 937-3422
Fax: (805) 937-8750
M-F: 7am – 4pm
Phone:(805) 967-5741
Fax:(805) 683-4951
M-F: 7am – 3:30pm
Phone: (805) 967-5741
Fax: (805) 683-4951
M-F: 8am – 5pm
Children
Feed the Future is our series of sequential, innovative programs fostering nutritional independence and health in children, from birth to high school graduation.
Families
We are transforming health through teaching an appreciation of fresh, nutritious food and getting families “back to the table.”
Seniors
We provide fresh produce, dairy, and other supplemental age-appropriate foods to low-income seniors countywide.