Food that is truly nutrient dense makes a difference in the lives of those experiencing cancer, chronic illness or a disability. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to not just food, but actual nutrition.

The need for food and nutritional security is at an all-time high, especially among our low-income residents, seniors, women and marginalized community members. Individuals and families are being forced to decide between paying rent and bills and putting food on the table. Additionally, there are more than 18,000 unique cases of cancer in Santa Barbara County. More than 70% of our clients have cancer and 95% are living with chronic illness or disability. On top of that, access to food that supports health and healing is something that’s often reserved for those more privileged in our community.