Unity Shoppe
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Reinforcing human dignity and independence.
Dedicated to providing groceries, clothing, & other essential resources to Santa Barbara County residents impacted by temporary conditions of poverty, life transitions, natural disasters, or health crises. ** Official Unity Shoppe page ** Since 1917, people have volunteered their services as they helped low-income families, children, the elderly, sick and disabled in Santa Barbara County. 805-965-4122
❤️🏓 Behind every memorable community event are people who choose to show up and support the mission behind it. 🏓❤️
A special thank you to Kim Cantin, one of our Friend Sponsors for the Kenny Loggins Pickleball "In the Danger Zone" Tournament.
Your support helped add heart to a weekend filled with competition, laughter, connection, and plenty of pickleball. We loved seeing the community come together and enjoy the tournament while supporting the work of Unity Shoppe.
Thank you, Kim, for helping us create a weekend that meant so much to so many. 🏓
09/24/2026
✨🎶 Save the Date! Voices for Unity is coming to The Granada Theatre! 🎶✨
Join us on Tuesday, November 24th at 7pm for an unforgettable benefit concert celebrating Unity Shoppe’s 40th Annual Telethon and the vital community support that makes our mission possible. ❤️
Scheduled to appear is an incredible lineup of artists:
♪ Kenny Loggins
♪ Brad Paisley Brad Paisley
♪ Michael McDonald
♪ Peter Noone
♪ Glen Phillips Glen Phillips
♪ Bruce Johnston from The Beach Boys
♪ Hunter Hawkins
📍 The Granada Theatre The Granada Theatre Santa Barbara
📅 Tuesday, November 24th
🕖 7pm
Don’t miss this special night of music, community, and giving back.
🎟️ Tickets are available now! Purchase yours through the link in our bio or go to:
🔗 https://unityshoppe.org/ways-to-give/voices-for-unity/
🎁 PSSST.... Enter "TELETHON" at checkout for a special social media discount!
🧡 September is Hunger Action Month 🧡
At Unity Shoppe, we know that when a community comes together, even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference. Every donation, volunteer hour, and shared message helps support local individuals and families working toward greater stability.
This month is a reminder that everyone can play a part in addressing hunger in our community.
How will you make a difference this Hunger Action Month?
🧡 Donate. Volunteer. Spread the word.
Visit the link in our bio to support Unity Shoppe today. ❤️⭐
❤️🏓 Pickleball weekends are even better when great partners are part of the experience. 🏓❤️
We’re grateful to Franklin Sports for joining us as a Bronze Sponsor of the Kenny Loggins Pickleball in the Danger Zone Tournament.
The weekend was full of great rallies, big smiles, and an amazing sense of community, and we loved seeing everyone come together in support of Unity Shoppe.
Thank you, Franklin Sports, for helping us create such a fun and meaningful event. ❤️
09/21/2026
📅✨ North County, here’s what’s happening the week of September 21st - September 27th! ✨📅
MONDAY 9/21
📌 10am-11am - Memory, Coffee & Compassion Support Group FamilyConnectMemoryCare.com
📌 2:00–6:00pm - Buellton Farmers Market https://buellton.org/event/buellton-farmers-market-on-the-ave-mondays-2-6pm/
TUESDAY 9/22
📌 10:30am-11:30am - Storytime - Solvang Library Solvang Library https://www.syvalleyfoundation.org/events-and-volunteer-opportunities/storytime-solvang-library
📌 2pm-3pm - Lompoc - Duplicate Bridge
WEDNESDAY 9/23
📌 11am-12pm - Lompoc Tai Chi
📌 1pm–2pm - Lompoc Chess
📌 2:30pm-6pm - Solvang Farmer's Market (Every Wednesday) https://solvangcc.com/solvang-farmers-market/
📌 4pm-4:45pm - 6-Week Kids Process Art Class (ages 4-6) Art Spot on Wheels https://artspotonwheels.com/events/6-week-kids-process-art-class-ages-4-6-starting-sept-2026/
📌 6pm-8:30pm - 6-Week Beginner Watercolor Class Art Spot on Wheels https://artspotonwheels.com/events/6-week-beginner-watercolor-class-starting-september-9/
THURSDAY 9/24
📌 8am-9pm - Coffee and Commerce Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Bureau https://www.lompoc.com
📌 9:00–10:00am Lompoc - Strength Training
📌 2:00–3:00pm Lompoc - Duplicate Bridge
📌 4:30pm-7:30pm - Thursdays at Buttonwood: Live Music by Goodlanders https://solvangusa.com/solvang-events-calendar/thursdays-at-buttonwood-live-music-by-goodlanders-2/
FRIDAY 9/25
📌 10am-6pm - Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch https://solvangcc.com/events/solvang-farmer-pumpkin-patch/
📌 5:30–8:30pm Santa Maria Downtown Friday’s Downtown Fridays Santa Maria https://www.dtfsantamaria.com/
SATURDAY 9/26
📌 8am-1pm - Vandenberg - Galactic Trail Run Vandenberg FSS https://vandenbergfss.com/event/galactic-trail-run-2026/
📌 10am-5pm - Solvang Skate Fest https://solvangusa.com/solvang-events-calendar/solvang-skate-fest/
📌 12pm-4pm - Rideau's 9th Annual Viognier Festival https://www.rideauvineyard.com/events/ninth-annual-viognier-festival/
📌 12pm-4pm - Sanford Winery Harvest Party Visit the Santa Ynez Valley Sanford Winery https://www.visitsyv.com/event/sanford-winerys-annual-harvest-party/
📌 3pm-5pm - Afternoon Tea at the Farm https://explorelompoc.com/event/afternoon-tea-at-the-farm-2/
SUNDAY 9/27
📌 10am-2pm - Lompoc - Route1 Farmers Market Route One Farmers Market https://www.routeonefarmersmarket.org/
📌 10:30am-12pm - Lompoc - Sunday Meditations @ Sunburst https://sunburst.org
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09/21/2026
📅☀️ Santa Barbara, here’s your community calendar for September 21st - September 27th! ☀️📅
MONDAY 9/21
📌 11am–11:30am - Baby & Me https://calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov/event/baby-me-29003
📌1pm-2pm - Food Distribution @ Westside Neighborhood Center
📌1pm-4pm Scrabble Club
TUESDAY 9/22
📌 9am-11:30am Knitting & Crochet Club
📌 1:00–2:00pm Parque de Los Niños Food Distribution
📌 1:00–4:00pm Chess/Duplicate Bridge Club
📌 1pm-4pm - Chess Club
📌 5:30pm-6:30pm - Destress the College Essay Process: A workshop for Teens & Parents https://calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov/event/destress-college-essay-process-workshop-teens-parents-32072
WEDNESDAY 9/23
📌 6pm-8pm - Sizzling Salsa & Bachata Dance Nights Downtown Santa Barbara https://www.downtownsb.org/do/sizzling-salsa-and-bachata-dance-nights
📌 7pm-9pm - Santa Barbara Wednesday Comedy Night https://www.noozhawk.com
THURSDAY 9/24
📌 1pm-2pm - Food Distribution @ Franklin Neighborhood Center
📌 1pm–4pm Chess Club
📌 4:30pm-6:30pm - Santa Barbara Symphony Season Kickoff Celebration Downtown Santa Barbara https://www.downtownsb.org/do/santa-barbara-symphony-season-kickoff-celebration
📌 6:30pm-8:30pm Eureka! Bourbon Heritage Dinner Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eureka-santa-barbara-bourbon-heritage-dinner-tickets-1998398690278?msockid=29eda1e6f8e06068273fb698f9b66162
FRIDAY 9/25
📌 4:30pm-7pm- Montecito Family YMCA Chili Cook-Off & Bake-Off https://www.ciymca.org/events/chili-cook
📌 7pm-9pm - Patio Sessions at Carr Winery ~ The Genuine Article https://carrwinery.com/event/barrel-room-live-music-092526/
📌 8pm - Movies in the Park: Pitch Perfect UC Santa Barbara https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/pitch-perfect-summer-movies-in-the-park
SATURDAY 9/26
📌 7am-9am - Goleta Fall Classic Car Show 2026 Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber https://sbscchamber.com/event/goleta-fall-classic-car-show-2026/
📌 9am-10:30am - Pilates at Paseo Mighty Pilates https://www.paseonuevosb.com/events/pilatesatpaseo
📌 3pm-6pm - Afternoon Under the Oaks Noozhawk https://www.noozhawk.com/spend-an-afternoon-under-the-oaks-to-raise-funds-for-hillside/
📌 Sept 26 & 27 - Harvest of Colors Quilt Show Earl Warren Showgrounds https://www.edhat.com/event/harvest-of-colors-quilt-show-2026-earl-warren-showgrounds/
📌 Sept 26 & 27 - Goleta Lemon Festival California Lemon Festival in Goleta Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber https://lemonfestival.com/
SUNDAY 9/27
📌 10am–6pm Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show Parks and Recreation, City of Santa Barbara https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov
📌 11am-4:30pm - A Special, Free Day at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara Museum of Art
https://calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov/event/special-free-day-santa-barbara-museum-art-23797
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❤️🏓 Thank you to Plan Member for supporting our Kenny Loggins Pickleball in the Danger Zone Tournament as a Benefactor Sponsor! 🏓❤️
We had such a great time celebrating an unforgettable weekend filled with exciting matches, wonderful people, and so much community spirit.
Your support helped make this event even more meaningful for Unity Shoppe and the families we serve. We’re so grateful to for being part of the fun and helping make the weekend possible!
❤️🏓What an incredible weekend! 🏓❤️
A huge thank you to American Riviera Bank for supporting the Kenny Loggins Pickleball "In the Danger Zone" Tournament as a sponsor.
We had so much fun bringing our community together for a weekend filled with great matches, great energy, and unforgettable moments, all while supporting Unity Shoppe.
We’re so grateful for American Riviera Bank support in helping make this event possible. Thank you for being part of such a special weekend with us! 🙌
09/15/2026
👏🏽👏🏽Celebrating Kevin Easter! 👏🏽👏🏽
We’re excited to celebrate Kevin Easter, Senior Warehouse Manager of Unity Shoppe, on being named a 2026 Pacific Coast Business Times 40 Under 40 honoree! This annual recognition celebrates 40 of the region’s rising leaders, including business professionals, nonprofit changemakers, and individuals working to enhance the quality of life throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Every day, there is an incredible amount of work happening behind the scenes to make sure Unity Shoppe can show up for our community. Kevin plays an important role in making that happen.
From keeping our warehouse operations moving to helping ensure essential items are organized, available, and ready to reach the people who need them, Kevin brings dedication and purpose to his work every day.
That work is an important part of Unity Shoppe’s mission to provide food, clothing, and other basic necessities to individuals and families throughout Santa Barbara County who are facing challenging circumstances, while treating every person with dignity and respect.
We are grateful for Kevin and the care he brings to his work each day. His contributions help turn the generosity of our community into tangible support for our neighbors.
Thank you, Kevin, for everything you do to keep Unity Shoppe moving forward and our community supported!
We are so proud of you!!❤️
09/14/2026
📅✨ North County, here’s what’s happening the week of September 14th - September 20th! ✨📅
MONDAY 9/14
📌 2:00–6:00pm - Buellton Farmers Market https://buellton.org/event/buellton-farmers-market-on-the-ave-mondays-2-6pm/
📌 4pm-5:30pm - 6-Week Kids Art Class (ages 7-12) Art Spot on Wheels https://artspotonwheels.com/events/6-week-kids-art-class-ages-7-12-starting-sept-14/
TUESDAY 9/15
📌 10:30am-11:30am - Storytime - Solvang Library Solvang Library https://www.syvalleyfoundation.org/events-and-volunteer-opportunities/storytime-solvang-library
📌 2pm-3pm - Lompoc - Duplicate Bridge
WEDNESDAY 9/16
📌 11am-12pm - Lompoc Tai Chi
📌 1pm–2pm - Lompoc Chess
📌 2:30pm-6pm - Solvang Farmer's Market (Every Wednesday) https://solvangcc.com/solvang-farmers-market/
📌 4:30pm-7:30pm - Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market https://www.oldtownorcutt.org/otora-farmers-market
📌 5pm-6pm - Ribbon Cutting Celebration – Memories in a Bottle https://solvangcc.com/events/ribbon-cutting-celebration-memories-in-a-bottle/
📌 5pm-7pm - Buellton Chamber Mixer https://www.syvalleyfoundation.org/events-and-volunteer-opportunities/68kg6mxahzbfz69kbtrnl92a9j6h4f
THURSDAY 9/17
📌 8am-9pm - Coffee and Commerce Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Bureau https://www.lompoc.com
📌 9:00–10:00am Lompoc - Strength Training
📌 2:00–3:00pm Lompoc - Duplicate Bridge
FRIDAY 9/18
📌 5:30–8:30pm Santa Maria Downtown Friday’s Downtown Fridays Santa Maria https://www.dtfsantamaria.com/
📌 Sept 18-20 - Danish Days 2026: Solvang's Danish Festival https://www.solvangdanishdays.org/solvang-danish-days-2026/
📌 Sept 18-20 - Santa Maria Barbecue Festival https://tickets.enfuegoevents.com/e/2026-santa-maria-bbq-festival?aff=cityspark
SATURDAY 9/19
📌 9am-12pm - Annual Vineyard U-Pick at Roblar Winery Roblar Winery & Vineyards https://roblarwinery.com/events/details/annual-vineyard-u-pick-09-19-2026/
📌 10am-3pm - 8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day https://sbcfarmday.org/
📌1pm-4pm - RIDEAU VINEYARD'S LIVE MUSIC: BILL ROTELLA https://www.rideauvineyard.com/events/live-music-featuring-bill-rotella-3/
📌 2pm-6pm - Avila Beach - The Macaroni & Cheese Festival https://www.themacandcheesefest.com/event-details.php?id=3
SUNDAY 9/20
📌 10am-2pm - Lompoc - Route1 Farmers Market Route One Farmers Market https://www.routeonefarmersmarket.org/
📌 10:30am-12pm - Lompoc - Sunday Meditations @ Sunburst https://sunburst.org
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