Proposed California Budget Strengthens Commitment to School
California’s 2022-23 budget proposal makes unprecedented investments to increase school meal quality
Giant Kelp Losing Nitrogen in Warming Waters
Creatures in the Sea and on Land Depend on Kelp for Food and Shelter
Veggie Rescue Improves Nutrition and Quality of Life for Those Struggling with Food Insecurity
Veggie Rescue collects fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared food from local farms, farmers markets, backyards and businesses, then delivers this food directly to nonprofit recipient organizations and schools feeding community members in need.
California pushes composting to lower food waste emissions
In January 2022, California plans to start converting residents’ food waste into compost or energy.
Composting through the Farmers’ Market is now filling bins each week
Compost SB is diverting food scraps from enter the landfill each week through their Saturday farmer market drop off.
New App Saves Restaurants Money, Reduces Waste, and Feeds Hungry
Meal Pass is building partnerships with the restaurants and markets that have extra food at the end of each day. Since launching, they have enlisted 15 restaurants and numerous nonprofits to donate more than 6,000 meals.
Cate students collect 400 lbs of food in drive
Led by student Ellie Tunnell, Cate School students worked with Santa Barbara Food Rescue to increase food access and prevent food waste by distributing 400 pounds of food to local nonprofit organizations.
Sideyard Shrubs Turns Fruit Waste into Sour Sippers
Sarah Bourke’s Fruit-Infused Vinegar Company Takes Root in Santa Barbara
Loan program promotes resiliency for Santa Barbara County farmers, food businesses
Two Santa Barbara County organizations have teamed up to connect local farmers, ranchers, fishers and food artisans with equitable loans to promote resiliency among food businesses and address gaps in the system.
Loan program promotes resiliency for Santa Barbara County farmers, food businesses
Two Santa Barbara County organizations have teamed up to connect local farmers, ranchers, fishers and food artisans with equitable loans to promote resiliency among food businesses and address gaps in the system.
