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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — August 22, 2025 — Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) today announced $30,000 in grants to five nonprofits whose programs strengthen our region’s food system and support culinary education. The awards are made possible by the community’s participation in SBCE events and the generosity of sponsors and donors.
“We are thrilled the SBCE is able to give back to our community thanks to the community’s enthusiastic embrace and participation in the SBCE’s 2024-2025 events which highlight the region’s bounty and celebrate its makers.” said Tamara Berndt, Director, Santa Barbara Culinary Experience. “These grants fulfill the SBCE’s mission to shine a spotlight on the region’s food and drink producers while being able to help improve its food system and the resilience of the people who make it possible.”