Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down

During the Santa Barbara County’s Veterans Stand Down event on Oct. 16, homeless and at-risk veterans will receive food, clothing, hygiene products, medical and vision screening, haircuts, showers, and learn about opportunities and programs including veterans treatment court, California ID Cards, housing, employment and training, mental health, legal assistance, social services, and more.

The Stand Down will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark.

Applications for veterans who want to attend the Stand Down are available at the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down website: www.sbcountystanddown.com or by calling Supervisor Steve Lavagnino’s Office at (805) 346-8402.

There is no charge to veterans and their families who attend Stand Down. 

Donors may select much needed items at Walmart.com and have them delivered directly to Stand Down. Follow the directions at www.sbcountystanddown.com. New items, such as towels, underwear, socks and shirts, are greatly needed. Stand Down organizers are also in need of volunteer barbers and stylists for the event.

Please email volunteer@sbcountystanddown.com for more information.

Free transportation courtesy of the Chumash Casino will be provided for veterans, with bus pick-ups in Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Solvang, Buellton and Lompoc.

Schedules are online at www.SBCountyStandDown.com.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will provide veterans with free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, as well as flu shots.

For Volunteer opportunities, please email volunteer@sbcountystanddown.com.