Excerpt from Santa Cruz Sentinel by Tara Fatemi Walker SANTA CRUZ — Would you like to savor the creative talents of renowned local chefs, and simultaneously provide nutritious meals to Santa
In an encouraging display of dedication to her constituents, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren recently paid a visit to Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. Her mission? To listen to the
Excerpt from The Pajaronian by Tara Fatemi Walker The causes of food insecurity are complex, but research suggests that health, housing and employment are key factors. Feeding America—the country’s largest hunger
Date: August 1, 2023 Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s recent visit to Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County shed light on the challenges faced by his constituents since the end of
Excerpt from Santa Cruz Sentinel by Tara Fatemi Walker The Food Bank’s goal is to ensure no one in Santa Cruz County goes without nutritious food. Thanks to community partners, The
What is normal? I thought things would return to normal following the three-year Covid pandemic and devastating Santa Cruz Mountain fires. I thought we’d survived the worst. But nothing could
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK ENCOURAGES ADVOCATING FOR MORE SUPPORT Excerpt from The Pajaronian by Tara Fatemi Walker A Santa Cruz County resident and Second Harvest Food Bank client who received $281
Excerpt from Santa Cruz Sentinel by Tara Fatemi Walker Looking at the long line of people awaiting food on a Thursday at Santa Cruz Bible Church, it’s impressive that Second Harvest Food
Excerpt from Santa Cruz Sentinel by Tara Fatemi Walker When people think of Second Harvest Food Bank, they might picture the ubiquitous collection barrels seen across the county during the
Music has been part of Ben James’ life for many years, and now the Santa Cruz resident has chosen The Food Bank as a beneficiary of his musical efforts. Last
Excerpt from The Pajaronian by Tara Fatemi Walker Every Wednesday at the Vets Memorial Building (VMB), people come together in community. Why? Military veterans sacrificed so much to bravely serve
Excerpt from The Pajaronian by Tara Fatemi Walker New law requires food waste reduction September 23, 2022 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) and its network of more
The skyrocketing cost of infant formula has taken on a very personal meaning for Marq and Elizabeth Lipton, who welcomed their first grandchild last year. That’s why the couple founded
July 5, 2022 excerpt from Edible Monterey Bay by Kathryn McKenzie July 5, 2022 – Santa Cruz County’s Second Harvest Food Bank just hit a huge milestone—enough food to make 200
Our very own volunteer extraordinaire, Michael Cinque, has been chosen by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz as this year’s “Be the Difference” award recipient! Volunteering is the contribution of
At three in the afternoon, every second and fourth Thursday of the month, seven dedicated volunteers from the Vista Verde Town Homes in Freedom, California, gather in the courtyard and
Date: April 21, 2022 Contact: Suzanne Willis Telephone Number:
2020 Update to Santa Cruz County’s Food Insecurity Index: The First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic Download Report OVERVIEW Since 2019, the Blum Center on Poverty, Social Enterprise, and Participatory
Volunteers are a crucial component in what we do at the Food Bank. Prior to the pandemic, Second Harvest, and its 190 partner agencies and nutrition distribution sites were powered
Happy Pi(e) Day from Second Harvest Food Bank. We’re offering a healthy option for your Pie Day cravings. With local berries, you can’t go wrong! A big thank you to
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