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FoodBank of SB County opens first emergency food distribution sites as part of ‘Disaster Feeding Plan’

FoodBank of SB County prepares for COVID-19
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The FoodBank of Santa Barbara County is training volunteers and opening emergency distribution sites, starting this week.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - The FoodBank of Santa Barbara County announced that it will open its first emergency food distribution sites Wednesday as part of the Disaster Feeding Plan it has been developing with other local and national agencies.

More sites are expected to open in the coming days and weeks, but the details are changing as some partners deal with their own difficulties regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Location changes and information can be found on the FoodBank's website or by calling 805-967-5741.

The following locations are open as of Wednesday or are scheduled to open this week:

SANTA BARBARA

  • Salvation Army - 4849 Hollister Ave.
    • Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Wednesdays open until 6:30 p.m.
    • Walk-in only
  • United Boys & Girls Club, Westside - 602 W. Anapamu St.
    • Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
    • Drive-Thru and Walk-In

GOLETA

  • United Boys & Girls Club, Goleta - 5701 Hollister Ave.
    • Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
    • Drive-Thru and Walk-In
  • Isla Vista Youth Project - 5638 Hollister Ave., St. 200
    • Beginning Thursday, March 19
    • By Appointment only
    • Call Ana Maya 805-869-3303

LOMPOC

  • United Boys & Girls Club, Lompoc - 1025 W. Ocean St.
    • Beginning Friday, March 20
    • Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
    • Drive-Thru and Walk-In
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