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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Press & Updates

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is a non-profit organization working to combat food insecurity by providing wholesome food, educational resources, de-stigmatizing Foodbank utilization and connecting the community with other resources through a network of partner charities and their communities.

Forkful of News

The Foodbank’s making headlines—and we’ve saved you a plate!

Forkful of News shares press coverage that spotlight our mission towards food access, resilience, and the neighbors we support—while also exploring the challenges and changes that shape our work every day.

Current News:

Thousands of Santa Barbara County families could lose CalFresh benefits in November

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is preparing for a surge in demand as uncertainty over government funding threatens food assistance.

 

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Responds to Federal Shutdown and CalFresh Benefit Disruption

Starting November 1, CalFresh (SNAP) benefits will be abruptly cut off for more than 55,000 Santa Barbara County residents.

 

Local Food Share Organizations Prepare for “Man-Made SNAP Disaster”

Food insecurity is going to spike amid the federal government shutdown.

 

SNAP benefits delay: Santa Maria families brace for food shortage

With the federal government shutdown continuing into November, thousands of families in Santa Maria are now facing the immediate threat of losing access to food.

 


Earlier Articles

What Can’t Be Measured

The Intangible Value of Our Health

 

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County puts the fun back in fundraising

The Un-Gala debuts June 1st as a one-night-only experience that invites supporters to do the unthinkable: stay home

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Prepares For Severe Cuts To Government Food Programs

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County prepares for cuts to government food programs

According to the Foodbank 200,000 pounds of food is already being indefinitely held before shipment

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County responds to USDA budget cuts

The foodbank is seeing the highest food insecurity rates in nearly a decade.

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Prepares for Cuts to Funding, Programs

The nonprofit organization expects to lose an estimated $1.5 million at a time it is seeing higher demand
 

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Hit by Major Cuts

Nonprofit Faces $1.23 Million in Federal Cuts to Its Food Supply Programs

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County prepares for cuts to Government Food Programs

 

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County shares the potential impact on its services after the USDA announced major budget cuts.

New 33,000 sq-ft Sharehouse opens in Santa Barbara Co.

It's addressing food-insecurity and disaster relief county-wide.
 

Our Values

At the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, our mission transcends any political or social divisions. We recognize a fundamental truth: every person needs food to survive and thrive, regardless of their background, beliefs, or circumstances. Our work is guided by five core values that shape everything we do.

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