Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Education Foundation’s Healthy Farmed Food Project has expanded its reach, now delivering fresh produce weekly to 253 individuals across the Santa Barbara County community. At the heart of this effort is the Sweet Wheel Summerland Farm, a unique closed-loop food system where fruits and vegetables are both grown and delivered within the same county. This model ensures that the food remains hyper-local, fresh, and truly community-sustained, reinforcing the vision of connecting people directly with the soil that sustains them.
What makes the project especially impactful is its emphasis on community involvement at every step. Teen volunteers ride e-bikes to deliver produce free directly to their peers, while food recipients themselves now will take part in preparing and packing donation bags alongside long time volunteers for the project. All produce at the Sweet Wheel Farm is cultivated in pure, healthy soil, ensuring nutrient-rich food makes its way to those who need it most—particularly the elderly, the sick, and the region’s most food-insecure residents. The project highlights not only the importance of food security; but, also the power of shared responsibility and collaboration within the community. For more information please visit sbafefoundation.com
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