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MEALS ON WHEELS | HIGHLANDS PARK SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER

MEALS ON WHEELS

Provides free nutritious meals for seniors. Meals are planned and changed monthly.

What's Here

Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN | ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN

Runs a soup kitchen that offers hot meals to anyone in need. People of all faiths come to serve and be served at the Kitchen--the only place in Santa Cruz that serves a midday meal. Provides clothing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during meal time. Also has a shower facility.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition

What's Here

General Clothing Provision
General Clothing Donation Programs
Soup Kitchens
Public Showers/Baths

THE SALVATION ARMY WATSONVILLE CORPS | THE SALVATION ARMY WATSONVILLE CORPS

THE SALVATION ARMY WATSONVILLE CORPS

Free daily meals to anyone in need.
Also offers a bag of food once a week on Tuesday or Thursday.


What's Here

Spiritual/Religious Issues Counseling
Food Pantries
General Counseling Services
Homeless Drop In Centers
Soup Kitchens
Adolescent/Youth Counseling

FOOD LAB

Food Lab involves students in every aspect of our school meal program, students plan and prepare student lunches on a daily basis. Children are encouraged to participate in the school lunch program, but may also bring lunches from home.

What's Here

Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Community Gardening

MONTHLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST | HIGHLANDS PARK SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER

MONTHLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Monthly all you can eat pancake breakfast.

Food included: Pancakes, eggs, hash browns, ham, OJ, and coffee or tea.

What's Here

Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

AREA AGENCY ON AGING | SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Area Agency on Aging serve as the advocate and focal point for older individuals within the community by monitoring, evaluating, and commenting upon all policies, programs, hearings, levies, and community actions which will affect older individuals.

What's Here

Senior Advocacy Groups
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Adult Day Programs
Elder Abuse Counseling
Senior Ride Programs
Senior Centers
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Corps Volunteer Programs
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing
Aging/Older Adult Support Groups
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Senior Community Service Employment Programs

FOOD NOT BOMBS | FOOD NOT BOMBS

FOOD NOT BOMBS

Bombs sharing meals, clothing and survival gear every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 at the Town Clock

What's Here

Food Pantries
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Soup Kitchens

DOWNTOWN SENIORS OF SANTA CRUZ | LONDON NELSON COMMUNITY CENTER

DOWNTOWN SENIORS OF SANTA CRUZ

The Downtown Senior Center aims to keep older adults active, engaged and connected with the community through recreation, education and technology. With a variety of classes, activities, trips and services for adults age 50+, there is something for everyone.


Serves a hot lunch and offers special activities. Provides recreation programs for seniors and soon-to-be seniors.

Offers exercise classes, Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, book club, creative writing, special events, line dancing, walking/hiking club.

What's Here

Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Senior Centers

PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES, INC. | PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES, INC.

PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES, INC.

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

What's Here

Food Pantries
Soup Kitchens

HEALTHY MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM | TEEN KITCHEN PROJECT

HEALTHY MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM

Teen Kitchen Project engages youth ages 14-18 as employees and volunteers in our healthy meal delivery program. Together with adult professional chefs, teens prepare dietitian approved meals that are delivered throughout Santa Cruz county.

Youth Services: CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

What's Here

Wellness Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Youth Development

MEALS ON WHEELS | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels is enhancing lives through healthy meals and friendly human contact. Nurturing elders and people with disabilities at one of five dining sites, or meals delivered to the home.

Meals on Wheels est mejorando vidas a travs de comidas saludables y un contacto humano amigable. Alimentar personas de tecer edad y personas con discapacidades en uno de los cinco sitios de comida, o comidas entregadas en el hogar.

Provides Meals on Wheels service to clients during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

What's Here

Home Delivered Meals
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

MEALS ON WHEELS | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels is enhancing lives through healthy meals and friendly human contact. Nurturing elders and people with disabilities at one of five dining sites, or meals delivered to the home.

Meals on Wheels est mejorando vidas a travs de comidas saludables y un contacto humano amigable. Alimentar personas de tecer edad y personas con discapacidades en uno de los cinco sitios de comida, o comidas entregadas en el hogar.

Provides Meals on Wheels service to clients during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

What's Here

Home Delivered Meals
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

TAY (TRANSITION AGE YOUTH) | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

TAY (TRANSITION AGE YOUTH)

We provide resources and services to empower youth ages 15-24 who have or have had experiences with foster care placement, juvenile justice, homelessness/housing instability, or trauma related to being a victim of a crime. TAY also offers counseling, skills building, a drop-in resource center, and subsidized supportive housing.

Behavioral & Mental Health Services.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Life Care Planning
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Laundry Facilities
Homeless Employment Programs
General Counseling Services
Youth Employment Programs
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Public Showers/Baths
Housing Advocacy Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Education Advocacy
Children's Clothing
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Life Skills Education
Employment Preparation
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Return to Education Support
Continuing Education
Stress Management
Housing Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Youth Centers