Santa Maria FFA members participate in many community service projects. Students who complete community service projects record their hours in AET. In the past 5 years Santa Maria FFA members have completed more than 12,000 hours of community service.
Santa Maria FFA Members Community Service Hours
2021 - 1,700 Service Hours
2020 - 2,604 Service Hours 2019 - 3,631 Service Hours 2018 - 3,409 Service Hours 2017 - 3,499 Service Hours 2016 - 2,542 Service Hours
Service Organizations
Altrusa International Santa Maria Food Pantry - THRIVE Toys - for - Tots Salvation Army Santa Maria Food Bank Santa Maria Elks Lodge - 1538 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Blanket & Sock Drive
During National FFA week, FFA members participated in a Blanket and Sock Drive. Over 75 items were donated and delivered to the Salvation Army.
2020 Holiday Tree & Ham Donation
Santa Maria FFA, received 50 Christmas Trees and 30 Holiday Hams to donate to FFA Families affected by the pandemic.
2020 Holiday Tree & Ham Donation
In 2020 Santa Maria FFA, received a donation of Christmas Trees and Holiday Hams. They were then given to FFA Members and their families who have been affected by the pandemic.
2020 Turkey Drive
In 2020 Santa Maria FFA, received a donation for the chapter to purchase turkeys for families that were in need Santa Maria Distributed 75 turkeys to member and their families.
2020 Turkey Drive
Santa Maria FFA was able to purchase the 75 turkeys, for their members in affected by the pandemic with the help of a grant given to the FFA chapter from Altrusa Organization.
2020 Fall Canned Food Drive
Due to the pandemic, Santa Maria FFA hosted a drive thru can food drive, where members dropped off any canned or nonperishable foods.
2020 Fall Canned Food Drive
Over 1,500 can were collected and donated to the Salvation Army of Santa Maria.
THRIVE
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, FFA members participate in "THRIVE Healthy School Pantry" where they package and distribute food to our local community.
THRIVE
Each month about 30 students participate in the distribution of food to our community alongside the "THRIVE Healthy School Pantry"
Memorial Day Flag Posting
It is a Santa Maria FFA tradition to post flags at the local cemetery on Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day Flag Posting
It is a Santa Maria FFA tradition to post flags at the local cemetery on Memorial Day Weekend.
Altrusa Festival of Trees
Each year FFA members help, set up, decorate, and supervise the Altrusa Festival of Trees fundraiser.
Altrusa Festival of Trees
The money raised by the Altrusa Festival of Trees organizations is used to promote literacy in our community.
Altrusa Festival of Trees
Each year FFA members help, set up, decorate, and supervise the Altrusa Festival of Trees fundraiser.
2021 Community Service Goal
In 2021 it is our goal to reach 4,000 hours of community service
