Santa Barbara County Food Action Network – New Year, New Projects, New People

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New Year, New Projects, New People
One could argue carrying on with the development and implementation of the Food Action Network during 2020, a year like no other, could pause. However, it was because of the massively disruptive impacts of this year and our shared experience in it that relationship and trust building was accelerated and deepened. Further, the firm foundation of partners who created the Food Action Plan and launched the Food Action Network made building resilience and collaboration in the midst of immense adversity possible.

We are grateful for the Network’s leadership and accomplishments over this trying year. We also welcome a new year, new projects, and new people – while continuing work with longtime partners. As we look ahead, a key to fulfilling the Food Action Network’s purpose of connecting, aligning, and activating food system actors – all of you – is expanding the countywide “table” and including a chair for each person to join in on this important work. We strive to reflect this in all areas of the Network, including the leadership team guiding our efforts.

Announcing the 2021 SBCFAN Executive Committee
Jenny Bruell
Community Grants Program Manager
Santa Barbara FoundationRandall Day
Rector/CEO
St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal ChurchEm Johnson
Executive Director
Blue Sky Center

Rachel Johnson
Director of Grants
Santa Barbara City College Foundation

Kiah Jordan
Founder
Impact Family Office
Susan Liles
Director of Nutrition Services
Santa Barbara County Public Health DepartmentAlejandra Mahoney
Owner
Blosser Urban GardenErik Talkin
Chief Executive Officer
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Sigrid Wright
Chief Executive Officer
Community Environmental Council
Those stepping down from the 2020 Executive Committee will continue an ambitious list of project development, activation and/or scaling through Working Groups, Network Strategy meetings, and Network Leadership gatherings. We thank each of them for their notable contributions to our organization and we look forward to welcoming new ideas and perspectives.

 

Happy New Year!
The SBCFAN Team

For more information, please check our website at sbcfoodaction.org.

2020 Food System Resilience Grants

Awardees Announced
Last week we announced the recipients of our 2020 Food System Resilience Grants awarded in partnership with the FoodBank of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Foundation. Together we awarded a total of $150,000 to nonprofits throughout the County, who are providing programs or services that address one or more of Santa Barbara County’s Food Action Plan’s goals. We look forward to seeing the crucial work these organizations will accomplish with the help of the funds in the new year. Visit sbcfoodaction.org/grants to find out which groups received grants.

California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

Round One application closes January 8, 2021
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible for grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to cover costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about the program and eligibility requirements, go to careliefgrant.com.

Growing Candy in the Desert
In the latest video of the series created by Mercury Press, SBCFAN goes to Rock Front Ranch. Owner Alisha Taff is successfully utilizing regenerative agriculture techniques to grow delicious jujube fruits in a harsh desert climate.
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