Ways to Give
It’s easy to make a difference.
Give Online
Easy and secure. Track your gifts with your online account.
Become a Sustaining Partner
Click here to sign up online.
Choose the recurring option.
Choose your frequency monthly, quarterly, etc.
Log in anytime to change your donation. For more information email Aubrey Loen or call (831) 244-8030
Mail Your Gift
Second Harvest Food Bank
800 Ohlone Parkway
Watsonville, CA 95076
Download Gift Donation Form
Call To Give
Contact Clyde at 831-232-8663
Visa/MasterCard/American Express
More Ways To Give
Donate Stocks
Donating stock and mutual fund shares are wonderful ways to support the Food Bank. Making a gift of securities is simple and offers a number of valuable financial benefits.
Fill out the Stock Donation Form or contact [email protected] for more information.
Planned Giving
Make a plan to ensure that all individuals in our community have the food they need to thrive. A planned gift is an investment in the future health and well-being of our community. The Food Bank gratefully accepts all planned gifts. for more information, or to let us know, contact [email protected].
Foundation Partners
Whether you are interested in making a challenge grant, funding one of our programs, or supporting the general operating expenses for food distribution, we’ll be happy to discuss the many ways you can get involved.
Contact [email protected]
Sponsorship Opportunities
Let’s work together to create a partnership. The Food Bank is proud to provide our sponsors marketing and PR opportunities that align with your company’s goals. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities throughout the year as well as volunteer and team building programs. Contact either of our Corporate and Community Relations Managers, Tina Chavez, at (831) 783-5320, or Paul Peters at (831) 783-5329.
Employer Match
Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that doubles, or even triples, your contribution to
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, making your gift go even further.
Check to see if your employer offers this benefit.
Donate Your Automobile
Turn your wheels into meals for hungry neighbors in Santa Cruz County. Donating your unwanted auto is easier than selling it and you’ll receive a tax receipt for your contribution.
To get the donation process started click here or call 855-500-RIDE.
Wall of Hope Memorial Tiles
Honor someone or something in your life with a laser engraved tile. A wonderful way to commemorate graduations, anniversaries, or special remembrances, your tile will be viewed by visitors to the Food Bank for years to come.
Contact Jan at 831-288-3002 or order online.
Donate Food
Donate food during office hours at our warehouse 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville. For larger donations (i.e. grocery stores, farmers, etc.) please contact Emily at 831-232-8222 to make arrangements.
Click here for most needed food items.