The mission of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is to provide nourishment to those in need by acquiring and distributing safe, nutritious food via local agencies and providing education to solve hunger and nutrition problems in Santa Barbara County. 

On average, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County distributes 10.5 million pounds of food every year from two warehouse locations in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.  The Orfalea Foundation is a long-time partner of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and we work closely with them on their “Feed the Future” program that is helping to create innovative programs that will use good nutrition to ensure the healthy future of our community.