Sign up to raise food and funds!
Every $1 = 3 healthy meals
1. Create a Fund Drive Team
Create your personalized Virtual Campaign page for your team to engage with colleagues, family, and friends by encouraging them to get involved and donate funds to your drive. All funds raised online will go straight to Second Harvest – No administrative tasks on your end!
Please note: Large food donation barrels are reserved for schools and churches.
2. Rally your Team
Get your team together to help plan and share their creative ideas! It can be as easy as:
- Selling tickets for a Gift Basket
- Host a used book and bake sale with your co-workers
- Virtual Trivia Contest
- Company Match
Visit our toolkit for more ideas, printable flyers, social media graphics, and more!
Thank you for your interest in supporting our community and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. It is because of generous efforts like yours that we can help ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
Second Harvest Food Bank frequently receives heartfelt requests from individuals and organizations who want to host special events and contribute a portion of revenue to us. We welcome these requests and have drafted the following requirements for third party events and fundraisers.
The Holiday Food & Fund Drive kicks off Thursday, November 5, 2026 with a virtual rally, and runs through Friday, January 15, 2027.
Join us in spreading hope and nourishing our community!
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is on a mission to keep healthy food flowing to our neighbors, no matter the challenges we face, today and in the future.
Every single dollar makes a difference. During the Holiday Food & Fund Drive, 100% of your gift goes directly to providing food for families through our partner agencies and programs. And thanks to our buying power, just $1 provides 3 healthy meals!
This holiday season, be a Hunger Hero. Step up, make an impact, and help us fill tables, and hearts, across Santa Cruz County.
Karl Rice, President and CEO of Santa Cruz Seaside Company and
Krista Snelling, Chairman and CEO of West Coast Community Bank,
co-chairs of the 2026/27 Holiday Food & Fund Drive
Holiday Food & Fund Drive 2026/27
Now more than ever, you can make a difference.
For questions regarding the Holiday Food & Fund Drive campaign, please contact Tina Chavez (831) 783-5320, or Michele Bassi (831) 288-3002
updated 10/07/26/jh
Join us in spreading hope and nourishing our community!
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is on a mission to keep healthy food flowing to our neighbors, no matter the challenges we face, today and in the future.
Every single dollar makes a difference. During the Holiday Food & Fund Drive, 100% of your gift goes directly to providing food for families through our partner agencies and programs. And thanks to our buying power, just $1 provides 3 healthy meals!
This holiday season, be a Hunger Hero. Step up, make an impact, and help us fill tables, and hearts, across Santa Cruz County.
Karl Rice, President and CEO of Santa Cruz Seaside Company and
Krista Snelling, Chairman and CEO of West Coast Community Bank,
co-chairs of the 2026/27 Holiday Food & Fund Drive