Free Food Distribution Monday (& more Resources)

MONDAY NOVEMBER 10th, 4-5pm: Come to the main entrance of Harbor High for a drive-through grocery pickup. Thanks to Second Harvest Food Bank, we'll be providing grocery bags featuring fresh produce, protein and non-perishable pantry items! This is open to all, no ID required. You can also sign up to volunteer here!

More Community Resources:

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With the Federal Government shutdown affecting food access and SNAP benefits, there are still many wonderful resources providing food from the Santa Cruz community. If you know of a resource to add, or need help accessing food, please reach out to the district: email Sam Rolens at samuelrolens@sccs.net.

Nueva Vista Community Resources (Community Bridges)

Address: 711 E. Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Programs: Food Pantry / Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: WEDNESDAY 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (1st, 3rd of Month) 

Salvation Army Santa Cruz Corps 

Address: 721 Laurel St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Program: Drive Through Food Pantry TUESDAY 9am-11am

General Hours: Pick up grocery bags at front desk Monday-Thursday

United Veterans Council - SC Veteran's Memorial Building 

Address: 846 Front St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Programs: Food Pantry / Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Hot meal and pantry) 

Holy Cross Church Pantry

Address: 210 High St Rm 104 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Programs: Food Pantry Category Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday 10:00 - 1:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Neary Lagoon Apartments

Address: 81 Chestnut St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Category: Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Open while supplies last) (1st, 3rd of Month) 

Mountain Community Resources (Community Bridges) 

Address: 6134 Highway 9 Felton, CA 95018 

Contact Name: Paul M Email machlis@gmail.com 

General Hours: Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Davenport Resource Service Center (Community Action Board) 

Address: 150 Church St. Davenport, CA 95017 

Food Distribution Regular Hours: Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Distribution) Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

St. Francis Soup Kitchen 

Address: 205 Mora St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Contact Name: Ron Brady - ronbrady@stfrancissoupkitchen.org

Phone: 831-459-6712 

Program: Hot/Cold Meals  

Regular Hours: M-F 12:00 PM - 1:00pm 

Star of the Sea Church 

Address: 515 Frederick St Santa Cruz, CA 95062 

Program: Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Santa Cruz Community Health Centers - Live Oak Health Center

Address: 1510 Capitola Road Santa Cruz, CA 95062 

Contact: outreach@schealthcenters.org 

Program: Food Distribution 

Hours: Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Sycamore Commons Apartments 

Address: 125 Sycamore St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Program: Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (4th of Month) 

Nueva Vista Apartments 

Address: 136 Leibrandt Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Category: Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: Tuesday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Open while supplies last) (1st of Month) 

St. Philip's Episcopal Food Pantry

Address: 5271 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Contact: Name Sally 

Email: ssmamba55@yahoo.com 

Hours: Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 

Special Hours Nov 27, 2025 CLOSED Thanksgiving week the distribution will be on Tuesday at the same time. 

LiUNA! Local 270 Community Service Fund 

Address: 640 Eaton St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 

Program: Food Distribution 

Regular Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM