Agriculture & Food Workers Vaccinations Available
When COVID-19 vaccine supply is available, Agriculture and Food Service workers may be able to make an appointment through their regular healthcare provider and Public Health vaccination sites.
Voices From the Front Lines of America’s Food Supply
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 Meets Skyrocketing Demand for its Nutrient-Dense Soups
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…
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
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…
PPE Available For Agricultural Workers
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…
Rethinking the Role of Produce at Your Holiday Table
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 global pandemic with an incredible amount of hard work and resilience. With our health front of mind this holiday season, it is the perfect time to support our local farms by sharing celebratory meals made of healthy, wholesome, locally-grown produce.
SBC Food Rescue: Business Outreach
Does your business generate four or more cubic yards of solid waste per week? If so, then you are required to establish an organic waste recycling program. Donation of surplus food is one way to comply.
Housing for the Harvest: Free Hotel Room for Farm and Food Processing Workers
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…
CALL TO ACTION: Local Farms Need COVID-19 Relief
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…
Food Forest Landscaping
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…
