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Picnic in the Park (PIP) is a program hosted by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County during summer break. The program provides free lunches to children (18 and under) countywide on Monday – Friday. Everyone is welcome, and there is no sign-up or registration process.
Summer 2024 Picnic in the Park locations
south Santa Barbara County:
- Estero Park: 889 Camino Del Sur, Isla Vista (11:30am–12:30pm, June 17–Aug 16)
- Parque De Los Ninos: 520 Wentworth Ave, Santa Barbara (12:30–1:30pm, June 17–Aug 16)
- Santa Barbara Public Library 40 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara (12:00-1:00pm, June 17–Aug 16)
north Santa Barbara County:
- Riverview Townhomes Apartments: (Monday-Thursday ONLY) 230 Calle Cesar Chavez Guadalupe (11am–12pm, June 17–Aug 1)
- Creekside Apartments: 260 Gonzales Drive, Los Alamos (11:30am–12:30pm, June 10–Aug 2)
- Central Plaza Apartments (Monday – Thursday ONLY): 200 N. McClelland Street, Santa Maria (12–1pm, June 10–Aug 1)
- Rancho Hermosa (Monday – Thursday ONLY): 235 E. Inger Dr. St. 102-B Santa Maria (11:30am–12:30pm, June 10–Aug 1)
- Grogan Park: 1155 W. Rancho Verde, Santa Maria (11:30am–12:30pm, June 10–Aug 2)
- Minami Park: 600 W. Enos Drive, Santa Maria (12–1pm, June 10–Aug 2)
- Tunnell Park: 1100 N. Palisade Drive, Santa Maria (11am–12pm, June 10–Aug 2)
- Lompoc Gardens Apartments (Monday-Thursday ONLY): 304 W. College Ave. Lompoc (12:30PM-1:30PM, June 10- Aug 8)
For many children who receive free and reduced-price meals during the school year, summer means hunger.
Summer is an exciting time for children to enjoy playtime with friends, a week at camp, a family vacation or time at the pool. But for many children who receive free or reduced-price meals at school, summer means hunger.
Picnic in the Park (PIP) offers free, healthy meals and nutrition education opportunities to ensure that summer is fun for all kids in our county.
Who is Served
All children (18 and under) at locations throughout the county.
How the Program Works
The Foodbank provides nutritious meals to children in our county during the summer as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Healthy summer meals are served at 11 locations countywide during the summer months.
There are no income requirements; any child is welcome to come and receive a free, delicious lunch every weekday this summer. We also offer activities, games and nutrition education at our sites.
There is no sign-up or registration process, and meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Volunteers Needed!
Community volunteers manage and support individual park sites, hand out lunches, organize food literacy training and oversee summer games. Click here to get involved.
