Give a meal.
Change a life.

Just $2.65 is enough to provide a Thanksgiving meal for someone in need in Santa Barbara.

About SBRM

A Meal is MORE than Food

At Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, meals are more than just food on a plate. Watch Rolf, the Mission’s president, talk about what meals at the Mission really are, and what they mean.

Real Stories About Change

It Wasn’t Just a Meal. It Was a Lifeline.

“The holidays here are bountiful. They put in special tables, decorate, and there is no time restraint. People can sit down and relax, and just enjoy their meal, talk, and socialize with other homeless guests.”

“Having Thanksgiving here was very special. I needed that because I’ve been without family for a while.”

“It was very nice to have the warm meal, especially the first few days. The patience, love, and compassion I felt has given me a stable launching point for the rest of my life.”

“I feel that this is a great opportunity for those who are in need of food, those who are homeless, those who aren’t able to provide for themselves. This is also a great way to bring [the] community together.”

“[The food] is fantastic. It’s like a little touch of home. This is like being at home and having my aunts and uncles cook, but with lots of people.”

Their Last Hope.

Right now, we have neighbors who are hungry, homeless, addicted, and trapped in despair.

For many people, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is their last stop. Their last hope. Their last chance.

With the support of people like you, each year we can:

Remain open 365 days a year

Serve 140,000 meals

Provide 73,000 nights of shelter

“God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him.”
– John 3:17 (NLT)

About the Rescue Mission

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission extends God’s love and hope to transform the lives of those who suffer from homelessness and addiction. We offer a 12-month Residential Treatment Program to men and women who desire to break free from cycles of addiction, poverty, homelessness, and crime.