The Unity Shoppe was selected as a recipient of a “Nourishing Our Neighborhoods” refrigerated delivery van. The local nonprofit states this generous donation will significantly enhance Unity Shoppe’s ability to rescue food and deliver essential resources to families and individuals across Santa Barbara County.
The “Nourishing Our Neighborhoods” program, developed by Whole Foods Market, provides refrigerated vans to nonprofit organizations working on the frontlines of food insecurity. These vehicles are designed to expand local food access and minimize food waste by supporting efficient transport of fresh, nutritious groceries.
Unity Shoppe depends on vans to pick up inventory from partners including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, local farms, and grocery stores. This vehicle will also be vital in supporting the Unity Delivers Program, a home-delivery service launched in 2020 to assist low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities…