Dates, Location, and Agenda
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Time:
- 8:00 AM: Set up
- 10:00 AM: Fair begins
- 1:00 PM: Fair ends
- Location: 6203 San Ignacio Ave.
- City: San Jose, CA 95119
- Estimated Agenda:
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Vendor Setup and Preparation
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Vendor Fair Open for SARC Staff Interaction
Event Description
The San Andreas Regional Center Service Provider Vendor Fair is a crucial event where service organizations have the opportunity to connect directly with SARC staff. This fair serves as a platform for providers to share information about the vital services they offer to the community, fostering better understanding and collaboration between SARC and its network of partners. It’s an internal-facing event that significantly impacts the quality and breadth of services available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Participation
For Project Foodbox, participating in the SARC Service Provider Vendor Fair is a strategic move to:
- Educate SARC Staff: Inform the staff of the San Andreas Regional Center about our programs and how we can support the families they serve.
- Expand Referrals: Position Project Foodbox as a valuable resource for SARC case managers and service coordinators.
- Understand Needs: Gain deeper insights into the specific needs and challenges faced by SARC staff in connecting families with resources.
- Strengthen Partnership: Solidify our working relationship with the San Andreas Regional Center, a key partner in our mission.
Why This Event is Important to Us
Direct engagement with SARC staff is invaluable for Project Foodbox. This vendor fair is critical because it allows us to:
- Enhance Service Delivery: Ensure SARC staff are fully aware of Project Foodbox’s offerings, enabling them to make informed referrals.
- Increase Reach: Connect with a wide network of professionals who directly serve our target population.
- Foster Collaboration: Build stronger relationships that can lead to more integrated and effective support for families.
- Gather Feedback: Receive direct input from SARC staff on the most pressing needs of their clients, helping us refine our services.
Featured Questions about the SARC Service Provider Vendor Fair
It’s for service providers to connect with and inform San Andreas Regional Center staff about the services they offer to the community.
San Andreas Regional Center staff.
No, this fair is typically for service providers and SARC staff only.
Organizations interested in being vendors would need to contact the San Andreas Regional Center directly for registration information.