Food Distribution Resources
UPDATED as of February 3rd 2025
UCSB Food Security & Basic Needs Taskforce
The UCSB Food Security and Basic Needs Taskforce is offering free grocery delivery (free for the delivery and free for the groceries) to eligible UCSB students who are currently sick, showing signs of illness, are quarantined, over 60 years of age, or immune-compromised for as long as you are not able to visit the grocery store. Given the increasing need for this program, they will also only be able to support students with demonstrated financial need when considering new registrants.
CLICK HERE to access this application
UCSB Food Security and Basic Needs Taskforce also has a Halal and Kosher food program for qualifying students. To access this application, please CLICK HERE.
UCSB Campus Food Bank Sites
These locations are open to UCSB students only
SAFE Food Net Sites in Goleta and Isla Vista
CLICK HERE for the Santa Barbara County Food Bank website to learn more about locations and hours.
CalFresh
CalFresh is a federally funded nutritional assistance program that provides eligible participants with up to $292 each month to spend on groceries.
Check out more details on eligibility and how to apply HERE.
SB County Food Pantries
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County supplies a wide variety of organizations with food for residents seeking food. View a list of food pantries food pantries, mobile distributions, and prepared meals throughout Santa Barbara County.
Find more details HERE, the Find Food map HERE and check out the general website HERE.