Events
Thank you for supporting our community and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.
Second Harvest Premier Events
Third-Party Fundraisers
Sip for Second Harvest
Join us for our 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!
All proceeds from this event benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County and provide healthy food and nutrition education to our neighbors in need in Santa Cruz County. This event is open to the public.
Tickets available soon.
Chefs’ Dinner
Place: Chaminade Resort & Spa, One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
Join us for an evening of culinary excellence at our 24th annual Chefs’ Dinner. This special occasion features amazing, local chefs coming together for a common cause: to ensure every child in
Santa Cruz County has access to nutritious meals.
All proceeds from this event benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County and provide healthy food and nutrition education to our neighbors in need in Santa Cruz County. This event is open to the public.
Tickets available soon.
Holiday Food & Fund Drive – Kickoff Rally
Join our Co-Chairs, Karl Rice and Krista Snelling, to get inspired and excited with
a good old-fashioned rooftop rally!
Mix and mingle, hear from our guest speakers, get fundraising ideas, and have fun! Let’s feed hope together!
All proceeds from this event benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County and provide healthy food and nutrition education to our neighbors in need in Santa Cruz County. This event is open to the public.
Tickets available soon.
Holiday Food & Fund Drive – Awards Dinner
Once again, our amazing community came together for our annual Holiday Food & Fund Drive, raising millions of meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Whether it is the people needing temporary assistance or the people providing the means to supply that assistance – everything we do depends on the cooperation and support of our community.
Together, we met our community’s challenges and together we provide solutions for those facing food insecurity. Together, we are the Food Bank.
Please join us for for an evening of celebration and good company, as we thank you, our community, for your amazing work and generosity. Thank you!
All proceeds from this event benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County and provide healthy food and nutrition education to our neighbors in need in Santa Cruz County. This event is open to the public.
Tickets available soon.
Lee-Lipton Infant Formula Endowment – L.I.F.E.
No Baby Should Go Hungry
You’re invited to join us in making sure that there is enough infant formula available for all babies in our community. One out of four children in Santa Cruz County are food insecure. Many parents do not have the resources to purchase the formula needed for their infants. The Lipton Infant Formula Endowment, ‘LIFE,’ will positively impact families who struggle to provide nourishment to their new babies.
Your donation will be used to stock the shelves of our new Family Engagement and Wellness Center Co-op with quality infant formula, in partnership with the Pajaro Valley School District, Salud Para La Gente, Healthy Start, Community Action Board (CAB), and Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA).
The L.I.F.E. fund purchases infant formula for those in need. That formula is distributed through the Second Harvest’s network of 29 partner agencies that services 4,600 infants/month. We will ensure these funds are used exclusively for the purchase of infant formula for our Santa Cruz County neighbors in need.
Park Avenue Fitness
Please help me support Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County by making a donation through my page. The process is fast, easy and secure.
Thanks so much for your support… and please don’t forget to send this page to any friends you think might be interested in donating!
The World Has Heart
One heart at a time, we will reach our goal of $50,000. Join us in raising funds for your local food bank: Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.
These hearts offer more than beauty. Feel the shiny or matte surface and let it soothe your spirit. These little works of art offer comfort, peace, and a reminder of kindness.
Choose from these options:
1. Glaze your own heart ornament
2. Purchase three pocket hearts
3. Purchase two palm hearts
Let your generosity, a donation you feel comfortable with, be your guide.
Thank you for supporting the Santa Cruz County Second Harvest Food Bank! 100% of your donation will provide meals for our neighbors in need. Every dollar donated provides THREE healthy meals.
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