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 35% Opportunity
35% 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.
300+ Partners & You!
We serve youth, families and seniors through a vast community of local nonprofits and supporters.
Current Events
Go With Your Gut! Join the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and nutrition advocates Vibeke Weiland and Randi Miller for an educational discussion on how to bolster whole-body health and discourage disease through foods and beverages that support digestion. Nutritional and delicious snacks and samples will be served! The presentation will include: 8 tips […]
Empty Bowls demonstrates the value in nourishing one another – especially the most vulnerable among us – with a simple meal of soup from a handmade bowl. Each guest takes a locally handcrafted bowl home as a reminder of the meal’s purpose: to provide healthy food for the those facing hunger in our community. Saturday […]
Please join us for a day of community building and education at the beautful Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, featuring: General session on county-wide disaster feeding plan and agency training Breakout sessions on fundraising, nutrition, CalFresh, choice pantries, and more Keynote speaker, Dr. Anthony Iton, noted TED Talk presenter Breakfast and lunch provided Registration link […]
We’re having a recipe drive! We’d love to hear about your child’s favorite snack or your family’s oldest traditional dish. Fill out this card with your favorite healthy recipe for a chance to win a Foodbank apron! Recipes must feature a fruit, vegetable, legume, nuts, or seeds, include affordable ingredients that are easy to find […]
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 – 4pm
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.