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
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.
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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