OUR FOOD PROGRAM
YEAR AT A GLANCE
Transition House was the first place where my baby felt safe, and where I finally felt hope again. -Storyteller Parent “ Transition House is more than one of our campuses — it is where Storyteller began. What started as a small, roped-off play area has now come full circle. In 2023, we returned to our roots, opening two new infant classrooms to support the growing needs of today’s families.
Nourishing Bodies, Fueling Futures
meals served 39,539
hours of programming per child are offered 3,526
At Storyteller, food is more than a meal, it is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of our mission. Every child enrolled at Storyteller receives three nutritious meals a day, five days a week, ensuring that hunger never stands in the way of growth or learning.
Chronic hunger is physically painful and makes it impossible for children to focus, learn, grow, and meet critical developmental milestones. A child cannot regulate emotions or absorb new information on an empty stomach. That’s why nourishment is the first lesson of every Storyteller day. For many of our families, the struggle is constant. No family should ever have to choose between paying rent or buying groceries. Yet, this is the heartbreaking reality for many families we serve. Our classrooms are filled with laughter, learning, and love, and that begins with a warm meal everyday. Because when children are fed, they are free to dream, to play, and to thrive. As federal funding for early childhood and food programs continues to decline, community support is essential. With your help, we can continue to ensure that no child at Storyteller, and no child in Santa Barbara ever goes hungry. 100% 90% 62% Storyteller families face food insecurity Receive WIC Women, Infants, and Children supplemental food program Receive SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
onsite service hours 3,146 (family services, speech, disability, occupational and behavioral therapy)
family members supported 484
The need is real.
Infant care is the most resource-intensive early education to provide, requiring low ratios, trained teachers, and specialized materials like diapers, formula, and nutrient-dense baby food. At the same time, reductions in state and federal funding make sustaining this essential site
hours of outdoor play per day 5
Your Gift Makes an Immediate Impact
new playgrounds opened 2
increasingly challenging.
$50 $150 $500
feeds a child for one week
provides an a full day of meals for an entire classroom stocks our kitchens with health snacks for a month
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