Local fisher Eric Hodge is featured in this New York Times piece that highlights the experience of 11 workers from all links of the food supply chain and how they are getting themselves – and us – through the pandemic.…
Organic Soup Kitchen (OSK), a SBCFAN Food System Resilience Grant recipient, was featured in Santa Barbara Independent for meeting the increased demand for nutrient-dense SoupMeals for those with cancer or chronic illness. OSK quickly transformed its operations to serve double…
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible for grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to cover costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for first round of applications has been extended to January 13, 2021. For more information about the program…
N95 Masks for Agricultural Workers due to poor air quality The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has received a one-time, temporary supply of N95 masks which are to be made available for agricultural workers. The N95 masks are available…
By Rooted Santa Barbara Photo credit: Katrina Malakhoff In this life-shifting, game-changing, challenging year, our local food system has shined brightly. Santa Barbara County food producers met the seemingly impossible task of feeding our community in the middle of a…
Beginning January 1, 2019, AB 1826 requires businesses that generate four or more cubic yards of solid waste per week to establish an organic waste recycling program.SB 1383 establishes guidelines for organic waste reduction and edible food recovery targets for…
Housing for Harvest is a new program that offers temporary hotel housing for farm and food processing workers who need to isolate due to COVID-19. Self isolation in a hotel will help COVID-19 positive or exposed worker protect…
Information provided by the Farmers Market Coalition. The majority of farmers selling local foods have suffered severe market disruptions due to COVID-19. U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act (HR 8096) in the House of…
The Coordinator will assist in strategizing for outreach, organization, and administration of Task Force activities, while following social justice principles of equity, inclusion, language justice, and community-centered action. Family Service Agency will be accepting applications until September 15, 2020. View…
An article from Santa Barbara Independent, written by Brad Smith, considers how healthy lives can be achieved through food security, social justice, and climate adaptation. The article sheds light on how structural racism oppresses marginalized groups economically, socially, and health-wise…
