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 June 2026

Good Shepherd Pantry

380 N. Fairview Ave.

805 967-1416

Beginning July 2026: 3rd Saturday, 9-10 AM
Registration begins at 8 AM

Groceries • Produce • Community

Goleta Valley Church Food Distribution

595 N. Fairview Ave.

805-967-4113

3rd Saturday, 8-10 AM

Groceries • Produce • Community

Foodbank Distribution

5425 Hollister Ave

805 967-5741

2nd Saturday, 8-10 AM

Groceries • Produce • Community

AS Food Bank at UCSB for UCSB Students

University Center, lower level, next to Subway

Monday - Thursday: 10 AM-5 PM
Friday: 10 AM-3 PM

Groceries • Produce • UCSB Students Only

Sandpiper Apartments Food Distribution

375 Ellwood Beach Dr.

805-967-5741

1st Thursday 10 AM

Groceries • Produce • Community

Goleta Community Center Older Adults

5679 Hollister Ave.

805-925-9554

Groceries 2nd + 4th Tuesday 11 AM-12 PM

Prepared Lunch Monday - Friday at 12:30 PM

Must register by calling 805-925-9554

Salvation Army Food Distribution

4849 Hollister Ave.

805-964-8738

Tuesday + Thursday 9 AM-12 PM

Wednesday 1-4PM

Groceries • Produce • Community

Salvation Army

Goleta Farmers Market

7004 Marketplace Dr.

805-967-1416

Sunday, 10 AM-2 PM

CalFresh EBT, WIC This is not a free food distribution.

Community Center

Farmer's Market

Goleta Valley Church

Good Shepherd Pantry

Foodbank

Sandpiper Apartments

AS Food Bank

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?