Cities Are Dismantling Their Food Policy Councils As Need Increases
These local organizations expand food access, coordinate emergency responses, and improve public health. Now they’re in danger. By Naoki NittaJune 22, 2026
California Jobs First Grant to Build a Community of Practice
The Santa Barbara Food Action Network partnered with local stakeholders to receive and manage the grant of: Amount: $190,000 Purpose: Cross-regional coordination, planning, capacity building, industry cluster broadening and deepening, and expanding partnerships Actions: Hiring of Food System Network Coordinator…
2026 Giving List Womens Summit
INVEST IN A MORE VIBRANT, EQUITABLE, AND RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM.
CoP: Central Coast Food Commons Launches
SBCFAN co-convened stakeholders across the six county Central Coast. After determining shared priorities, the group worked together to develop a regional shared mission, brand, and virtual hub for future collaboration. CCfood.org is the result of that collaboration.
A Self-Sustaining, Replicable Meat Processing Hub
Local jobs, a skilled-trade workforce pipeline, and community resilience—anchored locally in Lompoc.
Route 1 Farmers Market and SBCFAN
Route One’s mobile farmers market will serve Lompoc five days a week, prioritizing neighborhoods based on their access to fresh, healthy food.
Where’s the Beef? Local Advocates Bring SB County Back into the Meat Supply Chain
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