Food

Groceries are available from PHP in Solvang at Mission Santa Ines and in Los Alamos at St. Anthony’s Church every other Thursday year round in order to help meet a family’s nutritional needs.  Program eligibility is based upon income guidelines for federal poverty level established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  Income levels depend upon size of the family.  The quantity of food provided is also based upon family size.  Food is derived from  canned and dry goods purchased from the Santa Barbara County Foodbank, produce donated by the Foodbank, USDA donations, and local donations.

  • More than 280,000 pounds of food were distributed to 350 qualified families in 2010-11
  • It takes 2,000 volunteer hours to operate the food program

Emergency Services

PHP can furnish financial and other assistance to prevent eviction, maintain utility services, prevent homelessness, and provide meals. Services are available based upon financial need, reason for financial crisis, and an individual’s or family’s ability to make future payments.  Eligibility for this assistance also requires passage of a test for drug use.  Generally this assistance is available on a one-time only basis.  Services include:

  • Rent/Mortgage Payments
  • Temporary Shelter
  • Food/Meals
  • Transportation
  • Utility Payments
  • Emergency and Safety Mobile Home Repairs (Buellton only)
  • Household Goods

60 families were able to remain in their homes and have heat and power last year due to emergency assistance from PHP.