Organic Soup Kitchen Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Organic Soup Kitchen is a Santa Barbara-based non-profit organization that prepares small-batch, nutrient-dense soups using organic vegetables, healthy fats, oils, and medicinal spices, delivering them directly to vulnerable neighbors. The service focuses on low-income seniors and individuals undergoing cancer treatment or dealing with chronic illness, aiming to improve access to high-quality nutrition and reduce food insecurity and nutritional risk. The organization emphasizes environmentally conscious production, including sourcing organic produce and safe packaging, and operates a programmatic emphasis on cancer recovery to support patients and caregivers during treatment and recovery. Founded in 2009, it has grown to serve well over a million bowls of soup, reflecting a commitment to providing no-cost nutrition to its community in Santa Barbara County. A notable recent development includes partnerships such as the 2024 agreement with CenCal Health to offer medically tailored meals to health plan members, highlighting its role within the local healthcare and social support landscape.