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Provides a weekly food pantry.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition

Utility assistance REACH and LIHEAP (no rental assistance), Water assistance (depending on LIWAP funding) Pantry assistance, pastoral care, character development program for children of all ages, church services and Bible study.

Categories

Electric Service Payment Assistance
Brown Bag Food Programs
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Education and promotion of balanced nutrition, Provision of food and nutrition education, Education on balanced nutrition, Provision of food to support balanced nutrition, donation and delivery of fresh, organic produce to meal & pantry programs throughout the county. Farm Camps.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Youth Development
Brown Bag Food Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Guided Imagery
Hiking
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Leadership Development
Camp Referrals
Nutrition Education

Operates food distributions of produce and non-perishable food items at 100 locations countywide.


Supplies food to 100 local nonprofits so they don't have to source food themselves
Also provides bilingual nutrition education, Cal AIM healthy food boxes, CalFresh outreach, and application assistance.

Supports clients during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition

Categories

Nutrition Education
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Food Pantries
Food Stamps/SNAP
MOBILE PANTRY and MARKETPLACE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Food Distribution



Categories

Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Food Pantries

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Clothes / Ropa
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Ho mework Tutoring / Club de tareas
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias

TECH AND OFFICE | TECNOLOGA Y OFICINA
Computer Lab / Uso de computadora

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Mental Health Counseling

Categories

Summer Food Service Programs
Diabetes Screening
Tutoring Services
General Health Education Programs
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Food Pantries
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Co-Parenting Workshops
Outdoor Environmental Education
Food Safety Education
Art Galleries/Exhibits
Medicaid
Disability Related Parenting Programs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Food Stamps/SNAP
Housing Advocacy Groups
Nutrition Education
TANF
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Advocacy
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Youth Development
Job Finding Assistance
Benefits Screening
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Parenting Materials
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Blood Pressure Screening
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Parenting Skills Classes
BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Clothes / Ropa
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos
Homeless Services Servicios para personas sin hogar

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental
Natural Health Clinic / Clnica de salud natural

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness/ Preparacion para emergencias

TECH AND OFFICE | TECNOLOGA Y OFICINA
Computer Lab / Uso de computadora

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Parenting Skills Classes
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Co-Parenting Workshops
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Food Pantries
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Parenting Materials
Outpatient Health Facilities
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Divorce Counseling
Case/Care Management
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Housing Advocacy Groups
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Acupuncture
Advocacy
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Anger Management
Education Advocacy Groups
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Arts and Crafts Clubs
Child Abuse Prevention
Herbal Medicine
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Child Advocacy Centers

The Family & Children's Services Transition Age Youth (TAY) program serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 with a range of services to assist youth in making a healthy transition to adulthood. Programs include counseling, skill-building, a drop-in center and subsidized supportive housing.

TAY programs include:
. The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves current and former foster and probation placement youth age 15-21. It assists youth to develop independent living skills to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and includes services such as one-on-one counseling, assistance in obtaining ID cards, driving permits and licenses and workshops on topics that assist youth in achieving personal, education and vocational goals.
. The Transitional Housing Program is a supportive housing program for former non-minor dependents and foster youth between the ages 18-24. Youth are supported with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability necessary to succeed in independent living.

Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/TransitionalAgeYout

Categories

Laundry Facilities
Food Pantries
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Social Clubs/Events
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Food Donation Programs
Workshops/Symposiums
Life Skills Education
Student Financial Aid
General Clothing Donation Programs
Computer Access Aids
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Women's Support Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Return to Education Support
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Employment Preparation
Continuing Education

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Homework Tutoring / Club de tareas

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias
Literacy Classes / Clases de alfabetizacin

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling


Categories

Advocacy
TANF
Student Counseling Services
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Child Advocacy Centers
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Case/Care Management
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Medicaid
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Parenting Materials
Food Stamps/SNAP
Youth Development
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
General Counseling Services
Job Finding Assistance
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Housing Advocacy Groups
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Food Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes
Co-Parenting Workshops
Food Pantries
Tutoring Services
Housing Counseling

The Healthy Food Box program at Second Harvest Food Bank will provide a box of nutritious food that's tailored to chronic condition for twelve weeks along with three nutritional counseling sessions. The food box will include healthy recipes, educational materials and other resources to help you thrive.

Categories

Food Pantries
Brown Bag Food Programs

The Family & Children's Services Transition Age Youth (TAY) program serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 with a range of services to assist youth in making a healthy transition to adulthood. Programs include counseling, skill-building, a drop-in center and subsidized supportive housing.

TAY programs include:
. The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves current and former foster and probation placement youth age 15-21. It assists youth to develop independent living skills to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and includes services such as one-on-one counseling, assistance in obtaining ID cards, driving permits and licenses and workshops on topics that assist youth in achieving personal, education and vocational goals.
. The Transitional Housing Program is a supportive housing program for former non-minor dependents and foster youth between the ages 18-24. Youth are supported with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability necessary to succeed in independent living.

Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/TransitionalAgeYout

Categories

Laundry Facilities
Food Pantries
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Social Clubs/Events
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Food Donation Programs
Workshops/Symposiums
Life Skills Education
Student Financial Aid
General Clothing Donation Programs
Computer Access Aids
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Women's Support Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Return to Education Support
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Employment Preparation
Continuing Education

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Clothes / Ropa
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Ho mework Tutoring / Club de tareas
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias

TECH AND OFFICE | TECNOLOGA Y OFICINA
Computer Lab / Uso de computadora

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Mental Health Counseling

Categories

Summer Food Service Programs
Diabetes Screening
Tutoring Services
General Health Education Programs
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Food Pantries
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Co-Parenting Workshops
Outdoor Environmental Education
Food Safety Education
Art Galleries/Exhibits
Medicaid
Disability Related Parenting Programs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Food Stamps/SNAP
Housing Advocacy Groups
Nutrition Education
TANF
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Advocacy
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Youth Development
Job Finding Assistance
Benefits Screening
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Parenting Materials
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Blood Pressure Screening
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Parenting Skills Classes
Bombs sharing meals, clothing and survival gear every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 at the Town Clock

Categories

Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

Categories

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Summer Food Service Programs
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Food Donation Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Directory Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Food Safety Education
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Food Stamps/SNAP
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Food Pantries
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Parenting Materials
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Nutrition Education
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Co-Parenting Workshops
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Parenting Skills Classes
General Health Education Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups
TANF
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Activities hosted at the Senior Center Monday through Friday: Schedule varies per month
  • Project Scout
  • Tax Help
  • Grey Bears
  • Brown Bag pick up
  • Community Lunches
  • "Uke"'n Sing"
  • Line Dance
  • Weights
  • Video Yoga
  • Bridge Club
  • Lapidary

Categories

Arts and Crafts Clubs
Dance Instruction
AARP Tax Aide Programs
Yoga
Music Groups
Brown Bag Food Programs
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Senior Centers
The Healthy Food program delivers weekly bags of fresh vegetables, fruits and healthy staples to 4,200+ Santa Cruz County seniors age 50+, families and farmworkers, distributes groceries on site and serves healthy meals from our commercial kitchen each weekday, and offers classes, support groups and annual luncheon events.

Categories

Bicycle Donation Programs
Cell Phone Donation Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Tools/Equipment Donation Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Computer Donation Programs
Battery Recycling
Donation Drop Off Points
Glasses Donation Programs
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Recycling Centers
Appliance Donation Programs
Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs
Automobile Donation Programs
Shoe Donation Programs
Formal Wear Donation Programs
General Clothing Donation Programs
Gift Card Donation Programs
Toy/Game Donation Programs
General Household Goods Donation Programs
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Electronic Waste Recycling
Children's Clothing Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Provides a free hot lunch every weekday. Offers free bags of groceries for those in need. Also offers information and referral for related services such as financial help, shelters and other basic needs.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition
Provides the following services:
  • Emergency food pantry
  • USDA commodities surplus food and food vouchers
  • Emergency rental, mortgage and utility assistance
  • Gas vouchers ($15 for transportation to medical appointments and interviews)
  • Bus passes
  • Holiday distributions and back to school backpacks and supplies.
Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Gas Money
School Supplies Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Free School Supplies
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Free daily meals to anyone in need.
Also offers a bag of food once a week on Tuesday or Thursday.


Categories

General Counseling Services
Spiritual/Religious Issues Counseling
Homeless Drop In Centers
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Soup Kitchens
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Food Pantries
Music Instruction
DRSC offers a variety of programming including the following:
-Food programs:
weekly distributions and walk-in pantry
-Youth: year-round teen center, referral-based tutorial program, summer recreation
-Families: financial empowerment workshops and case management
-Fire recovery: disaster case management for families and individuals who lost their homes in the CZU lightning complex fires, community outreach and education related to disaster preparedness
-COVID-19: community outreach and education and connection to resources
-Seniors: community engagement and case management
-Immigration Legal Services: consultations, family-based petitions, citizenship, DACA renewal, green card renewal, U-Visa, community education
-General: translation (English and Spanish), outreach events, information and referral, form assistance, Cal-Fresh and Medi-Cal referral, computer and internet access

Categories

Food Pantries
Community Celebrations/Festivals
Information and Referral Associations
Food Donation Programs
Food Stamps/SNAP
Donation Pickups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Outreach Programs
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Business Assistance Services
Survivors/Victims Services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Substance Use Resources, Mental Health Services, Support Groups
Basic Needs, gift cards, Family services
. Financial assistance (as funds are available)
. Food Pantry/Food Distribution
. Diaper/Formula Distribution

Education Services: implementation of attendance plans, educational interventions and supporting families with requesting services in through SELPA is there is suspicion of a learning disability.

Categories

Food Pantries
Formula/Baby Food
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Diapers
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
General Mental Health Information/Education
Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Crime Witness Support
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Brown Bag Food Programs
English as a Second Language
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups