Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office Launches Winter Donation Drive for Homeless Population
The Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office is organizing a drive to collect sleeping bags, warm clothing, and hygiene items for the estimated 2,400 homeless individuals in the county. Donations can be dropped off at the Public Defender's offices in…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 6, 2026 — The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office has initiated a winter donation drive aimed at supporting the county’s homeless population. The initiative seeks to collect essential items such as sleeping bags, warm clothing, and hygiene products.
The drive is intended to assist an estimated 2,400 individuals experiencing homelessness within Santa Barbara County. Organizers hope to provide much-needed resources as colder weather approaches.
Donations are being accepted at two primary locations: the Public Defender’s offices situated in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. The collection period is set to conclude on December 11th.
In addition to the collection points, distribution events are scheduled to take place on the same date, December 11th. These events will also be held in both Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, allowing for the direct delivery of collected items to those in need. The specific details regarding the times and exact locations for the distribution events were not provided.
The program highlights a community effort to address the immediate needs of vulnerable residents. The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office is spearheading this effort to gather resources ahead of the winter season.
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