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.
Disaster loans available to affected Santa Barbara County residents & businesses
Low-interest disaster assistance loans available to Santa Barbara County residents and businesses affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides between February 21 and July 10, 2023. Applications due October 10, 2023.
New Producer Grants from AgWest Farm Credit
Applications close August 31, 2023. Grants of up to $15,000 for new producers (two years or less of operational experience, or plans to start an operation within two years of grant application date) to support their operation’s growth. APPLY TODAY!
Community of Practice
Route One’s mobile farmers market will serve Lompoc five days a week, prioritizing neighborhoods based on their access to fresh, healthy food.
The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) is pleased to welcome Ashley Lopez Estrada as its first Community Liaison
Hiring reflects SBCFAN’s commitment to equity, accessibility and inclusivity, particularly when it comes to grassroots organizing and program design MAY 5, 2023, SANTA BARBARA – The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) is pleased to welcome Ashley Lopez Estrada…
First Come,
First Served!
The Food System Resilience Loan Program is available! Interest rate is just 5.25% – payments up to 60 months! Limited number available.
Healthy Refrigeration Grant – Due June 6, 2023
Free refrigerators and freezers are available for corner stores, small businesses, and food donation programs serving low income communities across California. Up to $9 million is available in grants. Apply Today! The Community Environmental Council (CEC), in partnership with the…
Learnings from COP27: SBCFAN is Ahead of the Curve
While global leaders play catch-up, SBCFAN is already helping implement solutions informed by these take-aways from COP27, not just for climate change, but for economic development and community resilience, health, and the long-term sustainability and resiliency of our food system.
Shared Kitchen Authorization Form
Santa Barbara County EHS states that Food Caterers/Shared Kitchen Operators must provide authorization from the permitted food facility owner to operate as a shared kitchen operator at the permitted facility
Limited Services Charity Feeding Operation
Santa Barbara County EHS states that this permit is needed for use by nonprofits who distribute prepared foods such as soup kitchens. This permit limits food service to distributing food as it was received by a donor. Note that this…
