Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing hunger and food insecurity by promoting nutritious eating and food literacy. It operates a network of more than 300 partner agencies and runs food distribution sites and nutrition education programs through its own operations and volunteers. Based in Goleta, California, the organization serves Santa Barbara County and aims to improve community health by ensuring access to nourishing foods for residents, including older adults and people with disabilities. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, it distributed over 30 million pounds of food and delivered more than 80,000 healthy groceries to vulnerable households, and it has launched initiatives in high-poverty areas such as the Healthy Farmworkers program. The organization participates in collaborations like the Food Rx program with Mission Hope Cancer Center, reflecting an approach that partners with local institutions to address targeted nutrition needs and support recovery in the county.