WE BELIEVE IN COMMUNITY.
Unity Shoppe is a Santa Barbara based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free essential services to residents impacted by temporary conditions of poverty, natural disaster, or health crisis. We provide residents with groceries, clothing, and other essentials, as well as job training – the things that help reinforce human dignity, and encourage self-sufficiency and independence.
FREE
GROCERIES
CLOTHING
& FOOTWEAR
TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (TAP)
PERSONAL CARE
& HOME GOODS
HOLIDAY
TOYS & GIFTS
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
SUPPLIES
EMPLOYMENT
READINESS
CUSTOM
GIFT BOXES
Who We Serve
We serve seniors, families, single-parents, and homebound individuals referred to us by over 400 referring agencies in Santa Barbara County.
These include service organizations, including assisted living communities, community centers, houses of worship, public schools, and hospitals. GO TO OUR WORK
“When we strive to improve the economic situation or sense of hopelessness experienced by our neighbors, we mustn’t ever forget to show them respect and elevate their dignity at every turn.”
Barbara Tellefson, Unity Shoppe Founder
The Unity YouTube Channel
Visit our YouTube channel for the latest heartwarming stories
of impact in Santa Barbara County. GO TO YOUTUBE
UNITY MY SOUL (3:18)
UNITY GIFT & THRIFT (0:30)
UNITY’S RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC (1:43)
UNITY SHOPPE DELIVERS! (5:05)
Volunteer Opportunities
For volunteers and community residents, we offer a range of
volunteering opportunities. GO TO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
TOGETHER, WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
In 2021, 92.7% of donations went towards services and programs.
READ OUR 2021 IMPACT REPORT
15,020
people
assisted
1/4 M LBS
of fresh food and groceries distributed
$250-$300
retail value of groceries per visit
300,000
meals made with groceries received
8,000+
annual gifts to children and seniors
5,000+
free flu shot coupons given to client
Unity Gift & Thrift Shoppe
Unity’s Gift & Thrift Store, at 1209 State Street, is Santa Barbara’s premier thrift store, offering a place to shop with purpose!
Every dollar you spend at our store goes directly to supporting Unity’s programs and services available to residents in need through our Family Services Center.
Mailing address for financial donations.
1209 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Food Distribution Center
Unity’s free store for referred clients.
1401 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm
Volunteering
New or returning volunteers must complete an online application. Click button below to apply.
For more information, contact 805-979-9494 or email volunteer@unityshoppe.org
Shifts available Monday through Friday
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations that are new or like-new only.
110 West Sola Street Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm
Corporate Offices
Executive/Corporate Offices for Unity Shoppe.
110 West Sola Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Unity Gift & Thrift
Support Unity Shoppe by shopping at our retail stores.
1209 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 4pm
