by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 13, 2025 | Community, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
We believe real change happens when we think bigger — when we invest boldly in what works. Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, makes that case beautifully in his recent article “The Case for Big Bets in Philanthropy: Food is Medicine” (Deseret...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Apr 10, 2025 | Community, Education, Events, Fundraising, Partners, Rooted News, Team
The disco beats were pumping from the Community Arts Workshop as guests arrived in sequins, bell-bottoms, and wild colors for Rooted Santa Barbara County’s first Annual Kale Disco on April 5, 2025 in Santa Barbara. Hosted by celebrity guest Duane Henry, the gala...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 31, 2024 | Community, Education, Events, Fundraising, Partners, Rooted News, Team
A heartfelt thank you to our community who came together for our 2nd Annual Plantsgiving Dinner and Fundraiser on January 21, 2024!Hosted by Chrissy and JD Roth at the beautiful Nutrition Resource Center at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, 60 guests came...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 1, 2023 | Community, Cooking, Education, Events, Health, Kitchen Tips, Partners, Rooted News
Rooted Santa Barbara County hosted our first community open house – Rooted In Community – on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Community Arts Workshop! This special event celebrated the power of community, plant-based foods, and local culture, bringing...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Mar 17, 2023 | Community, Health, Research, Rooted News
A recent study has found that eating healthy plant foods can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer for men. The study followed a large, diverse population over an average timespan of 19 years to find if there was a significant relationship between eating...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Feb 28, 2023 | Community, Health, Research, Rooted News
Underlying health disparities, including poorer medical treatment and lower access to healthy food, have detrimental impact on Black populations, who have higher rates of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and overall mortality in the United States compared to White...
