I didn't adopt a cat here, but I wanted to write a review because my daughter is a girl scout and…read morewe came here for a field trip. What an amazing place that I honestly didn't even know existed! The people working here are so knowledgeable and good to the cats. The girls had the best time playing with the cats as well! They have small rooms to go in where you can hangout with the cats in an enclosed, safe environment. I can definitely tell that the cats here are really loved and cared for! This is such a loving place for these cats. Also, shoutout to ASAP for being so good with the girl scouts who visited them as well!

Amazing shelter, they obviously take great care of the kitties! I brought my 8 month old kitten to…read moreget neutered, the whole process was smooth and stress free. They were able to get my kitten in the next day, and they did me a favor as my cat got into something sticky so they cleaned it up for me! Definitely recommend coming here to adopt or for any of your cats shots! The pricing is amazing as well, it's definitely affordable especially for students!

Healthy, happy trees can sometimes have a harvest that even friends and family cannot absorb. My…read moretree care company utilizes the Food Bank as a drop-off for surplus fruit such as citrus, avocado and plums to ensure that it is not wasted. Their Backyard Bounty Program also provides a team that will come and pick the unwanted fruit for donation. A fabulous community service.

This place is HORRIBLE. Their employees are not only insensitive, unprofessional and…read moreincompetent but they're just plain rude and HEARTLESS . I called them approximately one week before I was to have hand surgery (which was scheduled for 3/23/22), asking if they would help to deliver food to me until I was able to drive again. I was told they would approve me only under "special circumstances" because this program was only for seniors over the age of 65. As of the present , only 1 bag of food was delivered to my home ? And what a hassle and waste of time it was to try & fix the problem or even get a hold of someone to call me back. If you're ever in need of food delivery or assistance of any kind, your best bet is to call churches, a different charity or even the Salvation Army.

The Foodbank does not directly offer food to individuals or families; however, it supplies other…read moreorganizations like churches and partner programs that can assist people with emergency food, meals, nutrition education and other services. Check their website for Emergency Food Referral Lists for locations, dates, and times of distribution sites. If you go here, look into being a volunteer. Our church has sent people to do so AND we really benefit from their distribution for our Food Pantry that happens every Friday at Orcutt Presbyterian Church. www.orcuttpres.org. The Foodbank is not a distribution site for individuals but do get involved here at the North County Food Bank!

I stopped by yesterday to see the new store. Great location and for donations pull around the…read moreright side in parking lot and there's a loading door area. They give donation receipts. I waked around the store and saw used furniture, some dishes, doors, and building supplies. I'll be stopping by here every few months.

We stopped in to look for a door for the attic door at home. Literally, we spent about two hours…read morewalking around, looking at every nook and cranny because the store is filled with so many little treasures. We ended up not getting a door, but we did buy a couple mirrors and the rolltop desk in the Photos the manager Quinton was super helpful And is always willing to make a deal. Please note that this place is open even though Apple Maps says it is closed...... Get in there and get some cool things for your house!! Better values will not be found elsewhere!

I donate every month. We are lucky to have this organization in our community. Please do ate for…read moretheir new facility.

Yesterday we dropped off a baby dove that we rescued from our neighbor's dogs. (They called us…read moresince they know we rescue animals.) It was really sweet and we know that Pacific Wild Life will "foster" these baby birds, since we have left many baby birds here for tending. We usually give a donation for the care since we believe it is for a good cause. We have really enjoyed our interactions with the upbeat people who work here. They have also returned birds to the locations where we found them, a woodpecker to Cypress Ridge Golf Course, and a tiny oriole we named Trooper, since it was so feisty and chirped all night, to the tree in front of our house. For years after, orioles have nested in that tree. Pacific Wild LIfe has been gifted some acreage on Buckley Road in San Luis, and that should provide them with a larger space for their dedicated work!

Donating a car to benefit Veterans with PTSD. Lots of great facilities here for doggie daycare and…read moredog training as well as kennels for longer dog stays! Very friendly volunteer made the whole process easy!

Mike at Mission Cars was very helpful and walked me through the process of donating a vehicle. He…read morewas very responsive and made the process super smooth. I highly recommend donating a vehicle to Mission Cars to support their mission to provide veterans and first responders with service dogs. Not only does their organization give back to those who have served, it also provides lifelong training skills and positive experiences for the incarcerated. I'll definitely encourage anyone seeking to donate a car to give their car to this charity and to support their cause.

So happy there is a wildlife rescue in the area. Not often the case. If you find an injured wild…read moreanimal in Santa Barbara or Ventura County, please get in touch with them for advice. Check out their website for more information. Donate money if you can. If you are at a state park, find a park employee to help you. They can send out a ranger to assist. Keep an eye out for sea birds in distress. This area has algae blooms that make them birds ill and natural oil seeps that coat their feathers. Or if you see any birds ensnarled in fish line/lures! The wildlife rescue can help these birds. Please contact them. They have volunteers they can send out. If you find an injured animal in your yard you can also bring it in yourself. Please bring in any animal that you find has been bitten or scratched by a cat even if they seem okay because cat saliva can be deadly to them. Also birds that hit windows may seem to recover only to die later of internal injuries. Bring them in for evaluation. You can also volunteer with them. See their website for more information.

They very nicely and appropriately release the animals and birds back into the wild when they can…read moreagain, sustain themselves!

The Friendship Center is joyous for the members and offers family caregivers some respite. When I…read morecared for my father, I could not relax or work if I was not 100% sure he was safe and surrounded by a staff that understood his limitations and loved him. I will be forever grateful.

A Hug, a Welcome Smile & a Day of a large Variety of Activities. This place will bring a Grin to…read moreAll ! From Music, to Movement thru Song, Dance and Inclusivity, Laughter & a Chuckle are Contagious. And then Flowers to Cheer your Day. No matter what you age, Creativity, Caring and Acknowledgement are on the Daily Menu Many Thanks to the Friends, Staff & Volunteers at Friendship Center. Our lives have been truly lifted up with joy and brightened in this safe, fun & secure environment. A Blessing for certain by any other name !!!

This festival takes me back to my childhood. It brings me happiness to know that this festival…read morecontinues to strive and continue to grow every year. It's nice to see the Filipino youth & locals participate in this festivity, so they can learn and understand the Filipino culture/heritage. The cultural dances continue to stay the same and passed down from generations. I remember participating in the cultural dances and performing on stage. It definitely feels like yesterday. I'm happy to know that a little bit of my culture is being celebrated. This event happens every year on the last weekend of July. The festivities takes off with the adobo cook off on Friday evening while everyone else is setting up their booths. I'm guilty to have NEVER attended this part of the event. I hope one day I'll be able to check it out. The following day the festivities kick off with the parade downtown Delano usually at 10am and back to Cecil Park for the festivities. They usually have tents with Filipino food and halo-halo as well as other booths. I usually grab food from the Thai food tent. I know it's a Filipino festival then why buy Thai food haha. I eat Filipino food almost everyday and that Thai food stand has been part of Filipino weekend for as long as I can remember. They also have bounce houses for the kids, a train ride and even rock climbing. There's also a designated area for 21yr olds and over to grab a drink. End of July is always super hot and usually the weather is over 100°, so if you're not used to that temperature then I wish you the best of luck. Shade usually helps; however, if you're not from here then you should know that we have dry heat. Wind doesn't usually blow a whole lot, so you're literally sitting in the heat under the shade. Bring lots of water and possible a tent or umbrella to stay cool. Or be like me and come extra early or when it's almost over haha, but then you'll miss all the cool entertainment. I don't think you should miss it because the kids practiced all summer to get their dance down. The park is open to the public with no admission fee. They have a basketball tournament going down across the street at Delano HS and they have the Bingo going too. Those are two ways to stay cool. I recently found out they have a tennis tournament going also, so look out for that. Prior to the festival they usually post the pageants on their website for Tiny Tots, Miss Philippine Weekend, Mrs. & Mr. Philippine Weekend. You should check it out to support our local event.