second harvest food bank
of santa cruz & san benito counties
donate volunteer advocate

Helping Neighbors Feed Neighbors

Second Harvest provides food and basic necessities to 43,000 people a month including children, seniors and working poor families trying to make ends meet. We do this through a network of 160 non-profit agencies and programs.

Due to the generosity of our community and food industry partners, Second Harvest receives $8.5 million worth of food donations a year. We distribute this food - more than 47% is fresh fruits and vegetables - to our neighbors in need. Every dollar you donate provides food for five meals.

What’s New

  • Second Harvest's Expansion Project raised funds to install a brand new freezer, space for a cooler and two distribution docks. Learn how to get involved.
  • Feed hope and purchase a tile for Second Harvest’s Wall of Hope in our expanded distribution facility.