Rescuing Food.
Feeding Hope.
Strengthening Santa Barbara County
See how Veggie Rescue connects abundance to need.
Putting Good Food to Good Use: A Veggie Rescue Story
A short film showing the heart and impact of our food-rescue mission.
A Quick Look at What your Support Makes Possible
Metrics Snapshot
From pounds rescued to carbon saved, these figures show the power of local food recovery.
Pounds Rescued
Total pounds of fresh, local food we expect to save and deliver in 2025.
Meals Provided
Equivalent to more than half a million nutritious meals for neighbors in need.
Dollars Saved
Estimated food-cost savings for nonprofits across Santa Barbara County.
CO₂ Prevented
Greenhouse gases kept out of the atmosphere through food recovery.
Servings of Veggies
Individual servings of fruits and vegetables made available to our community.
Food Waste Diverted
The amount of edible food kept out of landfills this year.
From Humble Beginnings to a Countywide Movement
Growing Impact
What began as a small local effort has grown into one of Santa Barbara County’s most effective food rescue networks.
What Our Partners Say About Working With Veggie Rescue
In Their Words
Stories from the farms and nonprofits that make our mission possible.
At Rincon Hill Farm, we are committed to caring for the land and our community by following regenerative principles like limiting soil disturbance and encouraging native ecology. By partnering with Veggie Rescue, we reduce waste and share the benefits of our practices with the community we love. Because Veggie Rescue handles the logistics, we can stay focused on growing good food.”
— Rincon Hill Farm
“We are so grateful to Veggie Rescue for including us. Their deliveries of fresh vegetables and other foods help us serve local families and our homeless community. When I receive a text from Veggie Rescue, everyone gets excited—because they know fresh produce is on the way. Thanks to Veggie Rescue, our food giveaway line has grown, and we are able to offer healthy vegetables to more people.”
— Central Coast Worship Center
“From the beginning at Bob’s Well Bread, our intention has always been to make our quality products accessible to the entire community. Giving back is part of who we are. Veggie Rescue has been an amazing partner in getting our breads into schools, senior centers, and to people who might not otherwise experience Bob’s Well Bread. Being well-bread means doing good things.”
— Bob’s Well Bread
“Veggie Rescue has been a valuable resource and has made our Farm-to-Food Labs an unforgettable experience for 3rd-grade students across Santa Barbara County. Their donations allow students to engage with local and seasonal produce throughout the food supply chain. Veggie Rescue provides fruits for snacks during field trips and vegetables students can take home at the end of their program.”
— SEEAG
“Partnering with Veggie Rescue has been wonderful for the families we serve at RiteCare. Picking up fresh veggies during their child’s therapy appointment helps families bring healthier foods into their homes. We even use the moment to build speech and language skills as children add produce to their family bag. Our families truly appreciate the convenience and consistency of these weekly deliveries.”
— California Scottish Rite RiteCare
“Food insecurity remains prevalent in our communities, and we are deeply grateful for partners like Veggie Rescue who provide fresh, nutritious produce. The individuals and families we serve appreciate the rescued fruits and vegetables that ease the burden of food costs and grocery shopping. Thank you, Veggie Rescue.”
— Turner Foundation
The Network that Makes our Mission Possible
Our Community of Partners
Every marker on this map represents a partner helping to reduce food waste and nourish our community. From local farms to front line nonprofits, this network is the heartbeat of our mission.
Food Recovery is Climate Action
Rescuing Food, Protecting the Planet
Every pound of food we rescue prevents roughly 3.8 pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere.
Together, We Make This Possible
Help Us Keep Good Food Moving
to the People Who Need It
Your support helps us rescue more produce, reach more nonprofits, and nourish even more families across Santa Barbara County.