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  • Donations Requested for Good Shepherd First-Saturday Pantry Distribution

    Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Pantry, in conjunction with the FoodBank of Santa Barbara County, SYV Fruit & Vegetable Rescue, and other providers, will distribute fresh fruits and vegetables as well as canned goods and other non-perishable items to those in need Saturday, April 4th. Food, personal hygiene items, and clothing are given out on a first-come / first-served walk-up basis from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the church.

    A nurse is available on campus for blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and to answer general health-related questions beginning at 8:00 a.m.

    Donations from the public of non-perishible food -- or money for us to purchase items for distribution -- are always welcome.

    Information on distribution and how to donate.

    Our on-line donation page is available for donations.

    On-going Needs: 
    • Donate $$
    • Donate gently used, clean, ready-to-use clothing, especially for men and kids
    • Purchase food & hygiene *
    • Extra citrus, fruit and/or any veggies from your yard
    • Plastic grocery bags, paper bags with handles or reusable cloth bags
    • Help on Friday
    • Help on Saturday

    * Notes:
    Food items that we don’t usually get from S.B. Food Bank, such as:
    • Butter, jelly, jam, syrup, flour, sugar, unsweetened almond milk
    • Non-sugary cereal (Ex: Wheat Chex, Cheerios, Raisin Bran), breakfast bars, oatmeal

    Hygiene and household goods, such as:
    • Toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, soap
    • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoos/conditioners
    • Cleaning supplies, diapers/wipes, male/female personal items

    We CANNOT Accept:
    • Over-the-counter medicine or soft drinks/sodas