The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has appointed David Bishop to chair of its Board of Trustees.
Having guided multi-billion-dollar organizations through periods of growth, innovation and transformation, Bishop brings a record of leadership to his new post.
Bishop’s experience includes leading global operations at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to more than $20 billion in revenue, and scaling MGM Home Entertainment from $300 million to $1 billion while maintaining award-winning customer service.
In his advisory work, he has helped secure major contracts for Parrot Analytics, and spearheaded successful fundraising initiatives.
In addition to corporate leadership, Bishop has long championed hunger relief efforts. He is a former chair and current board member of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and served on the End Hunger Network board, where he and actor Jeff Bridges co-created a campaign that raised $20 million to fight hunger.
Bishop’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Under the recently passed U.S. budget bill, drastic cuts to USDA food support, coupled with changes to SNAP and Medicaid, threaten to deepen food insecurity in Santa Barbara County, where one in three residents relies on Foodbank services, and the county holds the second-highest poverty rate in California.
“These are among our most challenging times,” Bishop said. “The board remains focused on providing strong stewardship and oversight to ensure that every resource is carefully managed, and every decision supports the well-being of the communities we serve.”
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County provides nourishment and education through a network of more than 200 partner agencies, nutrition education programs, and food distribution sites.
In Santa Barbara County, one in three people receives support from the Foodbank, and 38% of the individuals we serve are children. To learn more or get involved, visit www.foodbanksbc.org.