At American Riviera Bank, community involvement is a core part of who we are. As we kick off the new year, our team is addressing food insecurity across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties through hands-on volunteering and local food drives. Together, our employees, clients, and community members can help make a meaningful impact for families and individuals in need.
ARB is proud to host the ALF Food Pantry Food Drive at our San Luis Obispo County branches! We invite the community to come together and support local families by donating shelf-stable food and essential household items.
Donation drop boxes are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., through Friday, January 30:

Needed Items Include:

Every donation helps support the ALF Food Pantry and provides essential nourishment to families in the community. Together, we can make a big impact!
In addition to the food drive, nine members of the ARB Santa Barbara County team volunteered yesterday at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County for a Pre-Pack shift. During the morning, employees worked side by side to assemble bags of nutritious groceries that will be distributed throughout the county.

The food packed during this volunteer shift directly supports several essential Foodbank programs, such as:

By volunteering their time, ARB employees helped ensure that children and families across Santa Barbara County have reliable access to healthy food.



American Riviera Bank is proud to stand alongside partners like the ALF Food Pantry and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. We are grateful to our employees for their enthusiasm and generosity, and to our community members who joined us in supporting these important initiatives.
Learn more about the ALF Food Pantry.
Learn more about the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.