Community Resources
Please visit the following links for the latest updates from our local public agencies and school districts:
Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) - https://www.sbunified.org/
Goleta Union School District (GUSD) - https://www.goleta.k12.ca.us/
Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) - https://www.cusd.net/
Santa Barbara County Office of Education - https://sbceo.org/
MTD - https://sbmtd.gov/
Santa Barbara Public Library - https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp
Goleta Public Library - https://www.cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/goleta-valley-librarySouth Coast Economic Development Collaborative -
COVID-19 Business ResourcesSB Foundation - https://www.sbfoundation.org/covid-19-sbc-np-resources/
Resources for Businesses - https://recoverysbc.org/resources-for-businesses/
United Way of Santa Barbara - https://www.unitedwaysb.org/covid19
Santa Barbara County Health and Human Services Information - https://211santabarbaracounty.org/
Santa Barbara County Ready (Resources and alert sign up) - https://readysbc.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
EN ESPAÑOL: Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
California Department of Public Health
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Sansum Clinic
COVID-19 Testing and Home Care Information for the PublicCottage Care Now
Cottage Care Now’s local telemedicine program offers COVID-19 testing to those who qualify. No appointment needed.Community-based Testing (Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Buellton) Information and appointment scheduling
https://publichealthsbc.org/testing/Alcoholhelp.com
The website was founded on a commitment to help people in need, and believes that the right resources can make the difference in someone’s life. They are confident that the site will help students at Santa Barbara City College learn more about the issues surrounding alcohol misuse, especially during this difficult time.- Food Pantry Drive Thru Food DistributionWhen: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmWhere: West Campus Parking Lot 5-1What: Free prepackaged bags of nonperishable foods*While supplies last**PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK WHEN DRIVING THROUGH*Important: Please practice safe social distancing for this event.
- Only 1 household per car
- Walk up station available if you do not have access to a car. (please stay in cars if possible)
- Please disinfect all items when you get home
Vengan a la distribución de comidaCuándo: Todos los martes y miércoles a partir de las 2:30 a 4:00 pm
Dónde: Estacionamiento del Campo del Oeste (West Campus) Piso 5-1
Qué: Bolsas preempaquetadas de alimentos no perecederos
*Hasta que se acaben las alimentos**POR FAVOR, USE SU MÁSCARA CUANDO CONDUZCA A TRAVÉS*
Importante: Mantenga las reglas de distanciamiento social para este evento.
- Solamente 1 familia por vehículo
- Si no tiene auto, puede venir en persona, pero mantenga 6 pies de distancia de los demás (pero si viene en auto, mantengase en su auto porfavor)
- Desinfecte todos los artículos cuando llegue a casa.
- Santa Barbara County Food Bank
foodbanksbc.org
South County Flyer - English
South County Flyer - Spanish
The Santa Barbara Food Bank is holding additional food distributions in order to meet the growing need in the community caused by COVID-19. The food at these sites is distributed in a way that utilizes social distancing and follows CDC-recommendations. Many locations offer a drive-thru option to minimize contact, and others schedule food pick-up appointments for individuals to prevent crowds. Visit https://foodbanksbc.org/get-help/ to learn more.Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD)
Santa Barbara Unified School District will provide Grab and Go breakfast, lunch, and supper meals, Monday-Friday beginning August 18. Come by foot, bike, or car! A parent/guardian can pick up a meal for their student(s) by providing a student ID, the student ID number or student barcode, or the student’s last name. The price of the meal will depend on the eligibility of the student under the National School Lunch Program. Call (805) 963-4338 x6385 for more information.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Bárbara proporcionará desayunos, almuerzos y cenas Grab y Go de lunes a viernes a partir del 18 de agosto. ¡Venga a pie, en bicicleta o en automóvil! Un padre / tutor puede recoger una comida para su(s) estudiante(s) proporcionando una identificación de estudiante, el número de identificación o código de barras del estudiante o el apellido del estudiante. El precio de la comida dependerá de la elegibilidad del estudiante bajo el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares. Llame al (805) 963-4338 x6385 para obtener más información.
Breakfast and Lunch Service (11:30am-1pm)
Adams Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Harding Elementary (Corner of Arrellaga and Gillespie, in front of the A-OK office)
Monroe Elementary
Dos Pueblos High School
San Marcos High School (off Hollister)
Santa Barbara High School (Flagpole)
La Cumbre Junior High
La Colina Junior High
Goleta Valley Junior High
Mckinley ElementarySupper Service (4:30-6pm)
Dos Pueblos High School
Cleveland Elementary
Adams Elementary
Santa Barbara High SchoolGoleta Union School District (GUSD)
The Goleta Union School District (GUSD) will be offering meal kits at the following locations Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided beginning August 19. GUSD students who qualify for meals under the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program will receive free meal kits or meal kits for $0.40. Students who do not qualify or non-students may purchase a meal kit for $5.50 which includes both breakfast and lunch items. Please continue to practice social distancing when picking up meals. Call (805) 681-1200 or email food@goleta.k12.ca.us.
El Distrito Escolar de Goleta (GUSD) seguirá ofreciendo kits de alimentos para los siguientes lugares de lunes a viernes de 11:30am-1pm. Se proveerá desayuno y comida a partir del 19 de agosto. Estudiantes del GUSD que califiquen para el Programa de Comidas Gratis o a Precio Reducido van a recibir los kits de alimentos gratis o a precio reducido de $0.40. Los estudiantes que no califiquen o las personas que no son estudiantes pueden comprar los kits de alimentos a $5.50 que incluye el desayuno y la comida. Por favor continúe practicando la distancia social cuando recoja los alimentos. Llame al (805) 681-1200 o mande un correo electrónico a food@goleta.k12.ca.us.
El Camino Elementary, 5020 San Simeon Dr.
Ellwood Elementary, 7686 Hollister Ave., Goleta
Goleta Valley Community Ctr. (in the back) 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta
Isla Vista Elementary, 6875 El Colegio Rd., Goleta
La Patera Elementary, 555 N. La Patera Ln., Goleta
Brandon Elementary School, 195 Brandon Dr., Goleta
Kellogg Elementary School, 475 Cambridge Dr., GoletaSanta Barbara County 211 Food Resources - https://211santabarbaracounty.org/food/
South SB County Food Distribution
West Side Community Center
drive-thru and walk-in
423 W. Victoria St.
Wed & Fri 1-3pm, Fri 9-11am
Children's Park
walk-in
520 Wentworth Ave
1st Tue of each month, 1pm
2nd Tue of each month, 1pm (produce only)
Franklin Community Center
walk-in
1136 E Montecito
3rd Tue of each month, 1:30pm
Thu 1pm (produce only)
Presidio Springs
walk-in
721 Laguna St
3rd Wed of each month, 4-6pm
Catholic Charities
walk-in
609 E Haley St
Mon-Fri 9:30am - 4pm
New Life Church
walk-in
50 E Alamar
3rd Tue of each month, 1-2:30pm
Grace Food Pantry
walk-in
3869 State St
1st, 2nd, 4th Saturday, 9-10am
Isla Vista Youth Project
Call: Ana Maya 805-869-3303
5638 Hollister Ave. St. 200
By appointment only
Positano Apartments
walk-in
11 Camino de Vida
3rd Mon of each month, 3pm
Good Shepherd Pantry
drive-thru
380 N Fairview
1st Sat of each month, 9am
Goleta Valley Church
walk-in
595 N Fairview
3rd Sat of each month, 8-10am
Sandpiper Apartments
walk-in
375 Ellwood Beach Dr
1st Thu of each month, 9am
Carpinteria Children's Project
drive-thru
5201 8th Street
Aug 26 3-5:30pm
North Santa Barbara County Bethanian Lutheran Church
drive-thru and walk-in
603 Atterdag Rd
Tue 5:15-6:45pm
Golden In Family Village
walk-in
890 Refugio Rd
4th Mon of each month, 4:30pm
FAS Dorothy Jackson Resource Center
walk-in
646 N H Street
Mon & Fri 10am-12pm
Village Chapel
drive-thru & walk-in
3915 Constellation Rd
1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month, 10:30am-1pm
4th Friday each month, 3pm
Lompoc High School
drive-thru
515 W College Ave
Last Sat of each month, 8:30am
Santa Rita Village
walk-in
926 W Apricot Ave
4th Wed of each month, 4:30pm
Los Alamos Senior Center
walk-in
690 Bell St
Sat 10-11:30am
2nd Wed of each month, 3pm (produce only)
Orcutt Presbyterian Church
drive-thru
993 Patterson Rd
Fri 2-4pm
Elks Lodge
drive-thru
1309 N Bradley Rd
Thu 9am
Catholic Charities
walk-in
607 W Main St
Tue & Thu 12-2pm
Oasis Orcutt Senior Center
420 Soares Ave
3rd Thu of each month, 9:30-11am
St. John Neumann Church
walk-in
966 W Orchard St
2nd Wed of each month, 9-10am
Coast Valley Worship Center
walk-in
2548 S Broadway
Tue 10-11am
Angel Food/Pacific Christian
drive-thru
1217D S. Blosser Rd
Sat 9am-12pm
Salvation Army
walk-in
200 W Cook Ave
Mon, Wed, & Fri 9am-4pmEvans Park
drive-thru & walk-in
200 W Williams St
3rd Fri of each month, 3pm
Rancho Hermosa
walk-in
235 E Inger Dr
1st Fri of each month, 3pm
Buellton Senior Center
walk-in and deliveries for seniors available (805) 688-4571
164 W Hwy 246 (behind post office)
Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Guadalupe Senior Center
walk-in
4545 10th St
Thu 11:20am-2pm
Family Service Center
walk-in
4681 11th St
Last Thu of each month, 12pm
Ranch Acres
walk-in
1050 Escalante Dr
4th Tue of each month, 3pm
Beatitude House
walk-in
267 Campodonico Ave
Tue 11:30am-12:45pm
New Cuyama Resource Center
walk-in
4689 Highway 166
3rd Wed of each month, 12p Santa Barbara Unified School District COVID-19 Information and Updates
Goleta Union School District COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information page
The Santa Barbara Public Library has remained closed to the public. Click here for information in English and Spanish: https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/getinvolved/sbplsystem/details.asp?NewsID=2185&TargetID=31
The Santa Barbara Zoo is open by reservation only. Click here for details: https://www.sbzoo.org/
MOXI (The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation) is closed until further notice. Click here for details: http://www.moxi.org/covid
Isla Vista Youth Project Kids Corner
SB Unified School District - Learning at Home / Resources for Families
PBS At-Home Learning - broadcast programming and accompanying digital resources that adhere to California’s state curriculum to provide continued at-home learning.
Recursos digitales de PBS para estudiantes bilingües grados PreK-5
Education.com Learning Library includes printable worksheets, online games, guided lessons, lesson plans and more.
Yoga and Mindfulness for kids: Cosmic Kids Yoga