At SBCFAN, we’re building a stronger local food system through programs like the Community Kitchen Online Hub and the Meat Processing Social Enterprise. These initiatives empower food entrepreneurs, reduce waste, and ensure families across Santa Barbara County have access to nutritious, locally-sourced food.
The Community Kitchen Online Hub provides centralized information for affordable, shared spaces for local food entrepreneurs, small-scale producers, and community organizations to create and distribute nutritious meals. These kitchens foster economic opportunity, reduce food waste, and ensure more people have access to healthy, locally-sourced food. Visit the Hub >>
The Meat Processing Social Enterprise will support local ranchers and farmers by offering the infrastructure needed to process and distribute meat sustainably and efficiently. This program not only strengthens the regional supply chain but also ensures that families across Santa Barbara County can enjoy responsibly raised, high-quality protein. Coming in 2026!
Your donation will help expand these vital programs, creating more opportunities for local producers and strengthening our regional food supply chain.
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“This Community Kitchen is at the heart of my business model: bringing together my passions for local agriculture and health and well-being. By working with local farmers, using seasonal and local produce, I create vibrant juice for my customers who are seeking a healthy way of eating and living.” — Kimberly Zimmerman, The Juicy Life |
The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.