Food Donations

Donating food is a great way to support the less fortunate in our community. Non-profits and other organizations make sure the food gets into the hands that need it most. And if it keeps you from throwing away edible food, then it's also a great way to reduce waste. It's a chance to do something good for your neighbors and the environment at the same time.

We have tried to provide the most accurate information on the individual location pages. However, calling ahead to make sure that the location can accept the food you have is always advised.

Where to go

• Carpinteria Area (2)

  • Catholic Charities — 941 Walnut Street
  • Catholic Charities — 941 Walnut Avenue

• Santa Barbara Area (7)

  • Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. — 609 E Haley St
  • Community Kitchen of Santa Barbara — 816 Cacique Street
  • Food Bank of Santa Barbara County — 4554 Hollister Avenue
  • Pacific Pride Foundation/Necessities of Life Project — 126 E. Haley Street, Suite A-11
  • Salvation Army Hospitality House — 423 Chapala Street
  • Santa Barbara Rescue Mission — 535 East Yanonali Street
  • Unity Shoppe — 1219 State Street

• Goleta & UCSB Area (1)

  • Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County, Inc. — 5638 Hollister Avenue

• Lompoc Valley & VAFB (3)

  • Catholic Charities — 903 East Chestnut Street
  • Catholic Charities Food Pantry — 903 East Chestnut Avenue
  • Vandenberg Air Force Base Food Pantry — Building 10525, Nebraska Avenue

• Santa Maria Valley (3)

  • Catholic Charities — 607 West Main Street
  • Food Bank of Santa Barbara County — 490 West Foster Road
  • Pacific Pride Foundation/Necessities of Life Project — 819 West Church Street