Goleta Fresh Food Access
Finding fresh food in Goleta shouldn’t depend on where you live, how you get around, or when you can go. This map shows where to find free groceries, fresh produce, prepared meals, and food benefits. It also asks residents to help identify the barriers and gaps the map may miss. For Benefits help call: 1-844-289-4682 Call before visiting distribution sites as times may change. Last update September 2026
380 N. Fairview Ave.
Beginning July 2026: 3rd Saturday, 9-10 AM
Registration begins at 8 AM
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Groceries • Produce • Community
595 N. Fairview Ave.
3rd Saturday, 8-10 AM
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Groceries • Produce • Community
5425 Hollister Ave
2nd Saturday, 8-10:30 AM
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Groceries • Produce • Community
University Center, lower level, next to Subway
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM-5 PM
Friday: 10 AM-3 PM
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Groceries • Produce • UCSB Students Only
375 Ellwood Beach Dr.
1st Thursday 10 AM
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Groceries • Produce • Community
5679 Hollister Ave.
Groceries 2nd + 4th Tuesday 11 AM-12 PM
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Prepared Lunch Monday - Friday at 12:30 PM
Must register by calling 805-925-9554
4849 Hollister Ave.
Tuesday + Thursday 9 AM-12 PM
Wednesday 1-4PM
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Groceries • Produce • Community
7004 Marketplace Dr.
Sunday, 10 AM-2 PM
CalFresh EBT, WIC This is not a free food distribution.
Need Food Today?
For the most complete and up-to-date list of food, housing, health, and financial assistance in Goleta, visit Findhelp.org.
Call 211
Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898211 to connect with help near you.
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Are distributions frequent enough?
Many free grocery distributions currently take place once or twice a month. How do families manage between distribution dates?
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Can people reach them without a car?
Some locations may be difficult to reach by bus or on foot, especially when people are carrying groceries home.
Do the hours work for families and hourly workers?
Few sites list evening or weekend hours. Do the current schedules work for the people who need them?
Where is fresh produce consistently available?
Fresh fruits and vegetables are not listed at every site and may depend on availability or donations.
Which neighborhoods and groups are being missed?
Seniors, students, families, and hourly workers may experience different barriers to finding and reaching food.
Questions This Map Raised
We created this guide to understand how fresh food is distributed beyond the school cafeteria. The map shows where help exists. The public form asks a different question: what still prevents people from reaching it?
Key phone numbers
Services are free and confidential.
Foodbank Immediate Help Line + Senior delivery
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CalFresh / County Benefits
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WIC - Nutrition support for pregnant people, parents, children under 5.
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LEAP / IV Youth (families) - Call to register
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Help Improve Food Access in Goleta
What makes fresh food difficult to reach in Goleta?
Tell us about a problem with location, transportation, hours, language, eligibility, or food availability.
The anonymous questionnaire takes about two minutes.
Jackson will combine the responses into a public summary and share recurring concerns with local food providers and community partners in fall 2026.
Please do not include your name, address, medical information, financial information, or immigration status.