The largest hunger-relief organization in Santa Barbara County, the Foodbank sources food for a network of 300 agencies and food distribution programs, including its own direct-to-client programs. The Foodbank's goal is to not only secure food for those who struggle with food sufficiency, but to also provide food literacy education. It seeks to solve hunger and nutrition problems for the children, seniors and families of Santa Barbara County. The Foodbank's programs have received national recognition for excellence.