Our Mission + Vision
Our Mission
Rooted Santa Barbara County links arms with healthcare and community partners to break down barriers to good health through plant-forward nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and community appropriate support—so every neighbor has the tools to Eat to Thrive.
We equip individuals, families, and care providers with practical, culturally resonant tools to improve health and prevent chronic disease—especially in communities facing the greatest barriers to care.
Our Vision
A thriving community where every person—honoring their starting point, and regardless of income, background, or zip code—has the opportunity to live a long, healthy life.
About Rooted Santa Barbara County
Rooted Santa Barbara County is a community-centered initiative transforming community health and healthcare—shifting the focus from treatment to prevention by prioritizing food and lifestyle.
We believe healthy food is healthcare—and everyone deserves access to the knowledge, resources, and support needed to make nourishing choices that benefit long-term health.
Through low- to no-cost education, skill-building programs, and culturally relevant resources, we support individuals and families in taking a leading role in their health. At the same time, we equip healthcare providers, service organizations, schools, and community partners with tools to integrate food-as-medicine into care—honoring local cultures, lived experience and evidence-based nutrition alike.
Together, we’re cultivating a healthier, more just Santa Barbara County—one meal, one family, and one system at a time.
Rooted Santa Barbara County is a fiscally sponsored program of the Santa Barbara Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
