Open Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm
Unity Shoppe serves seniors, families, single-parents, and homebound individuals referred to us by over 400 referring agencies in Santa Barbara County. We are dedicated to providing free essential services to residents impacted by temporary conditions of poverty, natural disaster, or health crisis. We provide residents with groceries, clothing, and other essentials, as well as job training – the things that help reinforce human dignity, and encourage self-sufficiency and independence.These include social service agencies, community centers, faith based organizations, public schools, and hospitals.
*Referred clients are invited to shop for food, clothing, and personal care items in the Client Services Center at NO COST.
No appointment is required to visit the Free Store in the Client Services Center. The JobSmart and Transitional Assistance programs, as well as the Holiday Toy Shoppe, do require that you make an appointment in order to receive services.
Services include social service agencies, community centers, faith based organizations, public schools, and hospitals.
A few things we can support you with...
- Free Groceries
- Clothing and Footwear
- Transitional Assistance (TAP); immediate essential resources for financially vulnerable residents in crisis—whether due to natural disasters, sudden job loss, or unexpected health issues.
- Personal Care and Home Goods
- Gifts and Holiday Toys
- Employment Readiness
- Back-To-School Supplies