Lompoc Community Services Center Relocates to New Site

Catholic Charities in Lompoc, in the Santa Barbara Region, has moved its Community and Food Distribution Services' operation to 325 N. 2nd Street.  New building features include a doubling of the interior working space, expanded food storage space (thus eliminating the need for every other day trips to the Santa Maria FoodBank), more room for greater food selection and display, and the opportunity to now stock critical non-food items, such as infant formula and diapers.  The new location offers a user-friendly shopper experience and off-street parking.

The Lompoc advisory board and staff orchestrated the entire project over six weeks and many people donated their special skills and time to assure that the relocation was completed on time and without any disruption of services for client families.  Santa Barbara Foundation's Express Grant provided funding to cover the cost of reinstalling the Food Pantry's huge walk-in cooler and freezer, and the Home Depot Foundation grant covered the cost of new shelving.  The new landlord, Gary Wilson, made possible a favorable long-term lease commitment negotiated by the advisory board.

The open house welcomed the Mayor of Lompoc, other city representatives, members of Santa Barbara and Home Depot Foundations, local collaborating non-profit colleagues and the media. 

WE GET BY WITH A LOT OF HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS

Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara County remains committed to helping low-income families and persons who continue to struggle with the effects of the economic downturn. With the support of dedicated community members and volunteers, we, collectively, are rallying to help stabilize those in crisis.

Since 1924, the Region has raised funds to directly support the mission of helping to prevent hunger and homelessness. Catholic Charities is the only organization in Santa Barbara County that offers rental and utility financial assistance through the ESFP and HPRP government grants. This year, while the Region is operating on a significantly reduced budget, services will still be delivered to at least 41,000 unduplicated clients.

The Thrifty Shopper (Thrift) stores in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria represent another effort to help the community. Donations from the public provide clients with free clothing and household goods, while revenue from sales help support the agency's programs and services.

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