For food,  call: 831-662-0991or email: [email protected] 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Show your community you care.
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Golden Apple Sponsorship

With a $30,000 donation, a Golden Apple sponsorship entitles you to top-level benefits for all listed events

PLUS
• Your logo banner displayed in our warehouse for one year
• Use of the Second Harvest conference room
• Recognition on the website and social media
• Invitation to special events hosts by Second Harvest

Thank you to our current Golden Apple sponsors

SUMMER 2026

Sip for Second Harvest 2024

Sip for Second Harvest

June 28, 2026

Every June, join us for the most anticipated event of the summer, a celebration of community, compassion, and charity at the stunning Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos. Enjoy an afternoon of fine wine, live music, and delicious light hors d’oeuvres. And—new this year—beer and cider!

Premier guests can also experience our exclusive VIP section, featuring premium pours, elevated bites, and a more intimate tasting atmosphere.

Every sip supports a noble cause, helping provide vital resources for our food-insecure neighbors. Sponsorship for Sip offers access to 250–300 passionate food bank supporters with shared values.

Sponsorship opp - Sip 2026

FALL 2026

Chefs' Dinner

Chefs’ Dinner (ALWAYS SELLS OUT!)

TBD

For the past 24 years, the annual Second Harvest Chefs’ Dinner has served as the signature fundraiser for our Food for Children initiative. Sponsorship of Chefs’ Dinner gains access to an anticipated attendance of 200–250 local motivated food bank supporters with aligned values and tastes. Please help us carry on this tradition of support and outreach. All sponsors have an opportunity to assemble a silent auction basket or item. Second Harvest prides itself on low overhead costs as well as providing this signature gala event where 90% of the money raised goes directly to our Food for Children Initiative. To be held at Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz.

Sponsorship for Chefs’ Dinner gains access to an anticipated attendance of 200–250 local, motivated food bank supporters with aligned values and tastes.

sponsorship opps - Chefs 2026

WINTER 2026

Holiday Food & Fund Drive

Holiday Food & Fund Drive

Nov. 2026 through Jan. 15, 2027

Join Second Harvest Santa Cruz County in our largest, community-wide fundraiser of the year, the only time of year when the entire community comes together for one cause. With last year’s achieved goal of providing 5.5 million meals, your support during the Holiday Food & Fund Drive is invaluable. Every dollar contributed translates to three nutritious meals distributed through our network of partner agencies and programs. Partner with us as a hunger fighter and showcase your commitment to making a tangible difference in our community.

This is a high-exposure event with logoed collateral throughout the community in high-traffic locations.

Ask us about more branding/sponsoring opportunities in our warehouse.

Tina at 831-783-5320 or [email protected]
Michele at 831-288-3002 or [email protected]

Truck wrap sponsorship opportunities

TRUCK SPONSORSHIPS

Reserve your space now – next opportunity Summer 2027.

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Questions? Contact Us!

Tina at 831-783-5320 or [email protected]
Michele at 831-288-3002 or [email protected]

updated 02/20/26/jh