Creating a Shock-Proof Local Food System
About This Webinar
Over the last few months, we’ve witnessed in real time how shocks to the globalized food system impact one of the most basic human rights: the right to healthy, accessible food. Entangled in the global COVID-19 pandemic and climate-related disasters are layers of wealth, race, privilege and language that affect the ability of Central Coast communities to survive and thrive.
In this webinar, we explored how CEC’s Food Rescue program and other local efforts are working to support those most vulnerable to hunger – particularly students, unsheltered populations, farm workers and seniors. We also discussed the work of the Santa Barbara County Food Action Network to equitably stitch together the torn fabrics of our food system – from local farmers and fishermen, to local restaurants and distributors.
Resources
Reduce Food Waste
Join SBC Food Rescue as a food donor or recipient organization – or refer your favorite restaurant, caterer, or nonprofit to join our network
Learn how you can save more food at home by visiting SaveTheFood.com, IValueFood.com, EatSmartWasteLess.com, and FurtherWithFood.com.
Compost at your home and place of business with these regional resources:
Build Local Food Resilience
Join the Santa Barbara County Food Action Network, sign up for updates (public working groups coming soon!), and follow SBCFAN on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to hear about the latest projects supporting our local food system
Sign up for the free Green Gardener Training at SBCC to learn how to grow your own food.
Reference Edible Santa Barbara’s Eat Local Guide to support local farmers, food producers, and chefs.