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End Hunger with Your Compassionate Support

Your support delivers hope and food to neighbors daily.

Hunger Is Real

Become a Hero to Hungry Families

Your gift makes sure no family goes hungry tonight.

Families Need You

Empower Families with Your Generous Support

Every dollar helps feed children, seniors, and families.

Food Pantry Mission

Unity to Nourish Our Struggling Neighbors

Join us to provide meals for struggling families.

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Be a Hero: Support Vital Community Programs

Be a hero with Unity Shoppe by supporting vital programs that uplift communities across California’s Central Coast. Your donation delivers crucial resources, empowering families with essentials to thrive. Every gift fosters hope, strengthens community bonds, and creates brighter futures for those in need.

Join us today and make a lasting impact. Your generosity ensures families have essentials, children start school confident, and holidays are filled with joy. Donate now to power Unity Shoppe’s mission of compassion and support, transforming lives one gift at a time.

California produces nearly half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables, yet more than 1 in 5 Californians currently struggle with food insecurity.

Source: https://www.cafoodbanks.org/hunger-data-reports/

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About Us

Unity Shoppe Reinforces Human Dignity

Unity Shoppe is a Santa Barbara County based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting residents impacted by temporary conditions of poverty, natural disasters, or health crises. We offer a free food pantry to the Santa Barbara and Lompoc communities, so nobody needs to go to bed hungry tonight.

Founded with the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and choice. we serve a diverse group including seniors, low income families on fixed incomes, single parents, and homebound individuals.

Through referrals from over 400 partner agencies, such as social service agencies, schools, hospitals, and faith based organizations, we make sure help reaches those who need it most.

Our Services

How Unity Shoppe Helps The Community

At Unity Shoppe, we address immediate needs while promoting long-term stability through a range of targeted programs. Here’s how we made a tangible difference during our fiscal year last year:

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Client Services Center

Unity Shoppe welcomed over 25,800 visits for free groceries, clothing, and essentials, providing more than support by offering Dignity, Respect, and Choice in a safe, welcoming space for all who enter.

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Transitional Assistance Program (TAP)

Unity supported over 290 individuals recovering from hardship or disaster, providing essential home goods so clients could settle in with dignity and a fresh start.

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JobSmart Program

JobSmart gave 24 youth over 4,450 hours of job training, resume help, and interview attire, empowering them to gain work experience while staying in school and building confidence for a brighter future.

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Senior Resource Center

Senior volunteers gave over 2,100 hours to create 3,000+ gift boxes for elders in care homes. These personalized gifts offer connection and joy during holidays and special occasions.

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Back to School Shoppe

600+ students received backpacks, supplies, shoes, and clothing. This initiative eases financial burdens, equipping kids with essentials to feel confident and ready for school.

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Unity Delivers

Unity Delivers made over 1,100 grocery deliveries to low-income seniors and people with disabilities, bringing nutritious food, a warm smile, and human connection right to their doorstep.

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Holiday Toy & Gift Shoppe

Over 17,700 holiday gifts were given out through generous toy drives like Season of Hope and Toys for Tots, bringing joy and choice to families across our community.

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Live Holiday Telethon on KEYT

Our Annual Holiday Telethon exceeded expectations thanks to the incredible generosity and dedication of our donors, volunteers, and community partners.

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Spring & Fall Food Drives

Unity’s Food Drives collected over 115,000 pounds of food, bringing hope, nourishment, and compassion to neighbors in need. Every single donation made a difference.

Who We Serve

Empowering Our Neighbors in Need

Unity Shoppe supports the most vulnerable, including families, seniors, and individuals facing poverty, disaster, or health crises. Through partnerships with over 400 agencies, we deliver essentials like food and clothing, fostering dignity and stability for all.

Seniors

More than 1 in 14 seniors live in poverty locally. For them, nutritional food often becomes unaffordable.

Families

Low income families that live on small, fixed incomes ($1,500 a month) that in no way cover typical monthly expenses.

The Homebound

Many in our community are homebound due to limited transportation options, or as a result of physical vulnerability.

Testmonials

What the Community is Saying

How to Help

How You Can Make A Difference

Your gift changes lives at Unity Shoppe. Pick a way to give that works for you and helps us provide food, clothes, and hope to Santa Barbara’s families, seniors, and people in need.

Monthly Giving

Steady donations keep our programs running, helping thousands of individuals facing hardship.

One Time Donation

Your one-time gift to Unity Shoppe fuels vital programs, delivering food, clothing, and supplies to Central Coast families, creating immediate hope and impact.

Planned Giving

Leave a lasting legacy with Unity Shoppe by including us in your will. Your gift ensures hope, stability, and essential resources for Central Coast families.

2024-25 Impact Numbers

Real Results from Your Generocity

Your donations drive measurable change. Every dollar you give fuels transformative programs at Unity Shoppe. Your support translates into nutritious meals,
warm clothing, and holiday joy for thousands, preventing hunger and homelessness.

$3,833,664

Amount of food & groceries distributed

840,985 lbs

of fresh food & groceries

$275-$325

Retail value of groceries per visit

20,724

Gifts given to children and seniors

600+

Children received back to school supplies

1,146

grocery deliveries to low-income seniors and people with disabilities

Your gift transforms lives with food, clothing, and hope for Santa Barbara and surrounding communities. Be the change today.

Making it Happen

Fueled by Community, Built for Impact

Your donations power Unity Shoppe’s mission to uplift Santa Barbara. We deliver life-changing support through dedicated staff, volunteers, and strategic locations, ensuring aid reaches those in need. Every contribution helps us sustain and grow our impact, creating a stronger, more compassionate community.

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Stay Connected with Our Mission

Follow our journey as we transform lives and strengthen our community. See the impact of your support through our daily stories and updates.

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Amazing volunteers helped us pack over 500 care packages today! Your generosity makes these moments possible. 💙 #CommunitySupport

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Grateful to serve families in need. This week we provided emergency assistance to 85 families. Together, we're building stronger communities.

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Congratulations to our JobSmart graduates! 15 participants completed job training and are now ready for brighter futures. 🎓✨

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Beautiful day at our Senior Resource Center! Bringing joy and essential services to elderly community members who need support most.

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Heartfelt thanks to all our donors! Your contributions help us continue our mission of dignity, respect, and choice for every person we serve.

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Our community garden is thriving! Fresh produce grown with love, shared with families who need nutritious food options most.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your donation funds essential services like groceries, clothing, and job training for Santa Barbara residents in need, with 92.6% of funds directly supporting programs.

Yes, Unity Shoppe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (FEIN #77-0391064), making all donations tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

You can give monetary donations (online or by mail), in-kind items (clothing, food, toys and household items), or planned gifts through your will or trust.

Unity Shoppe has a 4/4 Star Charity Navigator rating, ensuring transparency and financial accountability, with annual impact reports shared publicly.

Monthly donations provide steady support, helping us plan and deliver consistent aid like food and clothing to over 52,000 people annually.

  • Food, clothing, and personal care essentials are available at the Client Services Center
  • Home delivery is available for senior citizens and individuals that are housebound or living with disabilities
  • Professional attire is provided through the JobSmart program
  • Housewares and small furniture are provided through the Transitional Assistance program
  • Backpacks and school supplies are available in the Client Services Center at the beginning of the school year
  • Children’s gifts are available through the Holiday Toy Shoppe
  • Custom gift boxes are available for senior citizens through the Senior Resource Center
  • Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year in the Client Services Center

Referred clients are invited to shop for food, clothing, and personal care items in the Client Services Center at NO COST.

Still Have Questions?

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work! We're here to answer any questions you may have to help you make a decision that feels right for you.

Email Us

The best way to reach us is by email! Feel free to send our team any questions or ideas, and we'll be happy to get back to you promptly.

give@unityshoppe.org

Submit the Contact Us Form Below

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Get In Touch

Visit Our Client Services Center

We love giving tours of our Client Service Center where our Free Grocery Store and Holiday Toy Store are located. Come on down or schedule a visit if you prefer to talk face to face.
1401 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Join Our Incredible Group of Donors and Supporters:

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Bank of America
Village Properties
Chevron
American Riviera Bank
KEYT
Montecito Bank Trust
UCLA Health
US Bank
CalPrivate Bank
Columbia Bank
GOTO
Grocery Outlet
Albertsons
Vons
Wholefoods
Chumash
So cal gas
Community west bank
Mcdonalds
Sb trapeze co
Patricia bragg foundation
Grassini
Trader Joe
Target
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Address

  • Mailing Address for Financial Donations: 1209 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • In-Kind Donations & Unity Shoppe Executive Offices 110 W. Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm
  • Food Distribution Center & Client Services - Santa Barbara 1401 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm
  • Food Distribution Center & Client Services - Lompoc 1009 N H St Suite B, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Located behind the Goodwill store
    Hours: Wednesdays, 10am to 5pm