Media Contacts
For media inquiries and photo requests, please contact:
Lisa Hill
Marketing & Communications
lisahill@sbcfoodaction.org
For help identifying the right food system expert, contact:
Shakira Miracle
Executive Director
smiracle@sbcfoodaction.org
SBCFAN Media mentions
Santa Barbara County Food Action Network – Creating a More Resilient, Localized Food System
SBCFAN’s Executive Director, Shakira Miracle explains how the Network’s is investing in and building a more equitable food system, promote health and wellness and strengthen the foodshed.
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.
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.
At this Chumash plant nursery in Santa Ynez, native seeds are bringing tribal culture back to life
Built by the Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office (SYCEO) in 2017, the nursery is home to more than 60 traditional plant species that are culturally significant to the region’s indigenous people.
SBCFAN Strengthening Local Food Systems
Check out our four-page spread starting on page 15 and learn about the amazing work of our members in North County – and how you can engage with and support resiliency in our local food system.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Food Action Network opening membership to all county residents
The impetus to create the Food Action Network came out of the Santa Barbara County Food Action Plan, a community-led initiative to assess our food system and provide recommendations for how to locally produce, distribute, consume, and dispose of our…
Child Wellness Initiative stresses veggies and fruits in diets
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is launching its free Santa Barbara County Child Wellness Initiative. Third-graders will learn about the nutrients and health benefits of Santa Barbara County specialty crops such as strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lettuce and avocados.…
CEC and county Food Action Network hold virtual webinar to examine the exploitation of agriculture
The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network presented a webinar on food sovereignty and food justice Wednesday evening. Panelists discussed the region’s agriculture as well as national problems in the industry.
