Veggie Rescue

Veggie Rescue is the only non-profit in Santa Barbara County that rescues perishable local produce and delivers it within 24hrs to organizations providing support for low-income families, youth, seniors, and those facing housing insecurity.

Veggie Rescue partners with large and small scale farmers to give them an opportunity to support the community by donating excess produce, which minimizes waste. Veggie Rescue is working to address the problems of food waste and food insecurity in Santa Barbara County.  There are tens of thousands of acres of high-quality, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables grown in this region, with 25% going to waste.  At the same time 1 in 5 residents have limited access to healthy food.

By bridging the gap between farmers and community organizations, the mental and physical health of those residents with limited access to fresh produce is improved, while having a positive impact on the environment.

Our club meetings are held both in person and in a virtual format. RSVP to Joanne Schoenfeld at

 joanne@santabarbaraliving.com by Tuesday, March 19 at 9:30 am.

IN PERSON

Meetings are held in person at the Santa Barbara Club with a breakfast buffet. (Fresh fruit and baked breads, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, and coffee!) Fee to attend: $25. 

VIRTUAL

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398907892?pwd=cUhqSThKY0ZKYmd1b3pDbWc4QzFSQT09

Meeting ID: 813 9890 7892

Passcode: 892338

By phone: 669-900-6833

MEETING AGENDA

7:00 a.m. - Breakfast for those attending in person and Zoom breakouts for those attending virtually
7:30 a.m. - Business Meeting

8:00 a.m. - Speaker