activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 30
- Bi-Weekly Food Distributions Food Distribution Network ManagementConducts bi-weekly food distributions of nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods at 20 locations across Santa Barbara County.
- Bi-weekly community food distributions Food Distribution Network ManagementConducts bi-weekly food distributions of nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods at 20 locations across Santa Barbara County, serving individuals and families in need.
- Bi-weekly food distributions at community sites Food Distribution Network ManagementConducts bi-weekly distributions of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food at 20 locations across Santa Barbara County, serving communities through established local sites.
- Children's Nutrition Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides healthy meals and nutritional education for children, including free lunches during summer break through the Picnic in the Park program and a monthly after-school health fair (Healthy School Pantry) with food, cooking demonstrations, and CalFresh workshops.
- Children's Nutrition Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides healthy meals and nutritional education for children, including free lunches to children aged 18 and under countywide on weekdays during summer break through the Picnic in the Park program.
- Children's Nutrition Programs School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides healthy meals and nutritional education for children, including free lunches during summer break through the Picnic in the Park program and a monthly after-school health fair called Healthy School Pantry.
- Food Distribution through Fixed Locations Food Distribution Network ManagementOperates two distribution locations in Santa Barbara County, one in Santa Maria and one in Goleta, and over 50 active food distribution sites across the county.
- Healthy School Pantry Program School-Based Meal ProgramsOperates a monthly after-school health fair called Healthy School Pantry that provides nutritious food, cooking demonstrations, and CalFresh workshops for children and families.
- Home Delivery for Seniors Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides monthly home delivery of two bags of groceries and fresh produce to low-income, homebound seniors or those without social support in Santa Barbara County through the Older Adult Nutrition Program.
- Home delivery of groceries for homebound seniors Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides monthly home delivery of two bags of groceries and fresh produce to low-income, homebound seniors or those without social support through the Older Adult Nutrition Program, transitioned to delivery-only in January 2021.
- Home delivery of groceries for homebound seniors Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides monthly home delivery of two bags of groceries and fresh produce to low-income, homebound older adults through the Older Adult Nutrition Program, which transitioned to delivery-only service in January 2021.
- Medically-Tailored Meal Program Congregate Meals for SeniorsOperates a pilot program that provides frozen, medically-tailored prepared meals to older adults.
- Medically-Tailored Prepared Meals Congregate Meals for SeniorsOperates a pilot program that provides frozen, medically-tailored prepared meals to older adults.
- Medically-Tailored Prepared Meals Pilot Program Congregate Meals for SeniorsOperates a pilot program that provides frozen, medically-tailored prepared meals to older adults.
- Medically-tailored meal pilot program Congregate Meals for SeniorsOperates a pilot program providing frozen, medically-tailored prepared meals to older adults, addressing specific dietary needs through targeted nutrition support.
- Mobile Farmers Market Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates six weekly Mobile Farmers Markets that deliver in-season fruits and vegetables to six nutritionally underserved communities across Santa Barbara County through community centers and churches.
- Mobile Farmers Market Program Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates six weekly Mobile Farmers Markets that deliver in-season fruits and vegetables to six nutritionally underserved communities across Santa Barbara County through community centers and churches. This program launched in 2006.
- Mobile Farmers Market program Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates six weekly Mobile Farmers Markets that deliver in-season fruits and vegetables to nutritionally underserved communities through community centers and churches, launched in 2006 to improve access to fresh produce.
- Network of countywide food distribution sites Food Distribution Network ManagementOperates over 50 active food distribution sites across Santa Barbara County to increase access to food for low-income individuals and families.
- Nutrition programs for children School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides healthy meals and nutritional education for children, including free weekday lunches during summer break through the Picnic in the Park program and after-school health fairs featuring food, cooking demonstrations, and CalFresh workshops.
- Older Adult Nutrition Program (Home Delivery) Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides monthly home delivery of two bags of groceries and fresh produce to low-income, homebound seniors or those without social support in Santa Barbara County. This program transitioned to home delivery in January 2021.
- Operate Mobile Farmers Markets in underserved communities Community Farmers Market OperationsRuns six weekly Mobile Farmers Markets that deliver in-season fruits and vegetables to nutritionally underserved communities through partnerships with churches and community centers, launched in 2006.
- Operate dual distribution centers in Santa Barbara CountyOperates two primary distribution locations serving North and South County, located in Santa Maria and Goleta respectively, to support food distribution across Santa Barbara County.
- Operate network of over 50 food distribution sites Food Distribution Network ManagementMaintains a network of more than 50 active food distribution sites across Santa Barbara County to increase access to food for food-insecure individuals and families.
- Operate two regional food distribution centers Food Distribution Network ManagementOperates two physical distribution locations in Santa Barbara County, one in Santa Maria (North County) and one in Goleta (South County), serving as hubs for food distribution and program operations.
- Prepared Meals AccessProvides access to prepared meals without sign-up or registration requirements.
- Provide access to prepared meals without barriersOffers access to prepared meals without requiring sign-up or registration, ensuring low-barrier access to food for individuals in need.
- Provide healthy meals and nutrition education for childrenDelivers healthy meals and nutritional education to children through programs like free summer lunch service and after-school initiatives, promoting long-term health and food literacy.
- Provide medically-tailored frozen meals for older adults Congregate Meals for SeniorsRuns a pilot program that delivers frozen, medically-tailored prepared meals to older adults with specific health needs, improving access to nutritionally appropriate food.
- Provide no-barrier access to prepared mealsOffers access to prepared meals without requiring sign-up or registration, ensuring low-barrier availability for individuals in need.
strategies · 26
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.
- Community and Corporate Engagement Model community-based corporate partnership modelStrengthens community impact by engaging local businesses and corporate partners in collaborative efforts to expand food access and program reach.
- Community-Based Distribution Through Partner Agencies community_partnership_distributionExpands access to food by collaborating with local partner agencies that distribute food or prepare meals, leveraging community infrastructure to reach more people across the county.
- Community-Based Partnerships for Distribution and Impact community_partnership_distributionThe organization expands its reach and impact by collaborating with local partner agencies for food distribution and engaging local businesses in corporate partnerships to enhance community involvement and accessibility.
- Community-based distribution through partner agencies community_partnership_distributionExpands food access and local impact by collaborating with community-based organizations to distribute food and meals, leveraging existing networks to reach more people efficiently.
- Community-based distribution through partner agencies community_partnership_distributionExpands food access across the county by collaborating with local agencies that distribute food and prepare meals, leveraging community infrastructure to increase reach and cultural relevance.
- Community-based partnerships for expanded reach community_partnership_distributionThe organization expands its community impact and increases accessibility by engaging local businesses as corporate partners and collaborating with local partner agencies for food distribution and meal preparation.
- Corporate partnerships to expand community impact community-based corporate partnership modelLeverages collaborations with local businesses to strengthen food distribution capacity and extend community reach through shared resources and engagement.
- Interactive Nutrition Education for Children interactive nutrition educationImproves long-term health outcomes for low-income children through interactive, market-style nutrition education programs that promote healthy eating behaviors.
- Interactive Nutrition Education for Long-Term Health interactive_nutrition_educationThe organization utilizes interactive, market-style programs to deliver nutrition education, aiming to improve long-term health outcomes, particularly for low-income children.
- Interactive nutrition education for children interactive nutrition educationUses an engaging, market-style interactive model to deliver nutrition education to low-income children, aiming to improve long-term health behaviors and outcomes.
- Interactive nutrition education for children interactive nutrition educationThe organization improves long-term health outcomes for low-income children through an interactive, market-style program that provides nutrition education.
- Medically-tailored and age-specific nutrition support medically-tailored nutritionDesigns nutrition programs specifically for seniors, including medically-tailored recipes and bilingual education, to support healthy aging, independence, and dietary needs of older adults.
- Nutrition-Focused Food Security and Public Health Integration nutrition-focused food securityAddresses hunger as a public health issue by distributing nutritious food and integrating nutrition education to improve community health outcomes, transforming food insecurity into long-term health benefits.
- Nutrition-centered food security model nutrition-centered food securityAddresses hunger and community health by distributing nutritious food—especially fresh produce—and integrating nutrition education to transform food insecurity into long-term health improvement.
- Nutrition-centered food security to improve community health nutrition-focused food securityCombines food distribution with a focus on nutritional quality and education to transform hunger into health, positioning food security as a public health intervention that improves long-term health outcomes.
- Nutrition-focused Food Security for Community Health nutrition_focused_food_securityThe organization improves community health by increasing food security, emphasizing nutritional quality, and transforming hunger into health through the distribution of fresh produce and nutritious groceries, often combined with nutrition education.
- Nutrition-focused food security for community health nutrition-focused food securityThe organization improves community health by increasing food security, emphasizing nutritional quality, and transforming hunger into health through the distribution of fresh produce and nutritious groceries, often combined with nutrition education.
- Targeted Nutrition Support for Seniors senior_nutrition_supportThe organization designs food distribution programs specifically to supplement seniors' food budgets, supports healthy and independent living, and provides medically-tailored recipes and bilingual nutrition education to meet the unique needs of older adults.
- Targeted Nutrition Support for Seniors senior nutrition supportSupports healthy aging and independence among older adults through food programs tailored to seniors’ nutritional needs, including nutrition education and medically-tailored recipes.
- Targeted nutrition support for older adults senior nutrition supportImproves health and independence among seniors through food distribution tailored to their nutritional needs, including medically-tailored recipes and bilingual nutrition education.
- Targeted nutrition support for seniors senior_nutrition_supportThe organization supports healthy, independent living for seniors by designing food distribution programs to supplement their food budgets, providing bilingual nutrition education, and developing medically-tailored recipes to meet their specific nutritional needs.
- Universal Access and No-Documentation Policy no-documentation_policyEnsures equitable access to food assistance by operating on a no-questions-asked basis, without requiring documentation or sharing recipient information, making services accessible regardless of citizenship, race, or religion.
- Universal access and no-questions-asked policy no-documentation_policyEnsures equitable access to food assistance by removing barriers such as documentation requirements and protecting recipient privacy, making services available to all regardless of citizenship, race, or religion.
- Universal access with no documentation or barriers no-documentation_policyEnsures food assistance is accessible to all individuals regardless of citizenship, race, or religion by requiring no documentation and not sharing recipient data with federal authorities, using a no-questions-asked approach.
- Universal and Equitable Access to Food universal_accessThe organization ensures that food assistance is accessible to all individuals in need, regardless of race, religion, or citizenship status, by operating with a no-documentation policy and not sharing recipient information with the federal government.
- Universal and equitable access to food universal_accessThe organization ensures universal access to food as a basic human need by providing assistance without requiring documentation, not sharing recipient information with the federal government, and serving all individuals regardless of race, religion, or citizenship status.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
CalFresh Outreach
Assists eligible individuals and families with low incomes, including seniors, college students, and veterans, in applying for CalFresh EBT benefits.
Food for Kids
Offers healthy meals and nutritional education for children.
Healthy School Pantry
Monthly after-school health fair providing nutritious food, cooking demonstrations, and CalFresh workshops for children and families
Kids Farmers Market
Interactive program offering fresh produce and nutrition education to low-income children in Santa Barbara County
Kids Farmers Market (KFM)
Interactive program aimed at improving the long-term health of low-income children in Santa Barbara County.
Mobile Farmers Market
Weekly delivery of in-season fruits and vegetables to six nutritionally underserved communities countywide
Older Adult Nutrition Program
Provides home delivery of two bags of groceries and fresh produce monthly to low-income, homebound seniors in Santa Barbara County; includes nutrition education and medically-tailored recipes
Picnic in the Park
Provides free lunches to children 18 and under countywide Monday through Friday during summer break
Picnic in the Park (PIP)
Provides free lunches to children (18 and under) countywide on Monday – Friday during summer break.
Prepared Food
Provides fresh, healthy prepared meals through partner agencies at various locations in North and South Santa Barbara County.
Prepared Food Program
Partner agencies prepare and serve fresh, healthy meals using food provided by the Foodbank; sites located in North and South County
Saturday Food Distributions
Weekly food distributions at various sites across Santa Barbara County.
relationships · 21
who they work with
- Buellton Senior Center Partner — Partner agency providing prepared hot meals in Buellton using food from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
- Casa Grande Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Coast Valley Worship Center Partner — Partner agency providing showers and hot meals in Santa Maria using food from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
- Community Health Centers Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Community Partners in Caring Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Dick Deweese Senior Community Center Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Feeding America Network — Member of the Feeding America national food bank network.
- Golden Village Inn Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Housing Authority City of Santa Barbara Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Housing Authority County of Santa Barbara Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Inlineos LLC Partner — Website design and development partner for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
- Inlineos LLC Partner — Website development partner for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
- Orcutt Presbyterian Church Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Pilgrim Terrace Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Salvation Army Partner — Partner agency providing prepared hot meals in Santa Maria using food from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
- Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Partner — Partner agency providing daily prepared meals in Santa Barbara using food from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
- Santa Maria Foursquare Church Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Union Plaza Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- Vincents- Villa Caridad Partner — Partner in the Older Adult Nutrition Program
- churches Partner — Partner sites where Mobile Farmers Markets distribute fruits and vegetables
- community centers Partner — Partner sites where Mobile Farmers Markets distribute fruits and vegetables