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We offer many diverse ways to become part of our dedicated team.

Bag Build: Pack bags for our delivery program, and/or USDA monthly distribution.
Wednesdays: 8:00 am-10:00 am

Drivers: Pick up bread donations at local groceries. One or more mornings: times vary, call for details.

Hollister Marketplace: Customer service to clients during food distribution. Fridays: 8:30 am-12:00 pm and Saturdays: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Group projects: Food Bank projects once a month or as needed. Kids' backpack program bag build, any other projects needed by the food bank.

Advocate: You can be an advocate for the Food Bank wherever you go! Tell people about our programs, organize a fundraiser or refer folks to us. Talk to your employer about a payroll deduction donor or volunteer program.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Food Donation 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

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

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

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Work Clothing Donation Programs
Employment Preparation
Life Skills Education
Youth Employment Programs
Food Donation Programs
Computer Access Aids
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Laundry Facilities
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Workshops/Symposiums
Continuing Education
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Housing Advocacy Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Return to Education Support
General Clothing Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Women's Support Groups
Student Financial Aid
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Offers a range of services for youth including skills workshops, healthy relationships, domestic violence, teen dating violence, gender identity, and body image. Provides one on one mentoring, teen support groups, and homework group.

Youth mentoring over the phone (ages 12-17); please call our main office at (831) 426-3062 to leave a message for your youth advocate or to ask about this service.
Food bag program for people already participating in our Early Education Center, Housing & Employment, Services for Children & Youth or Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence programs
General Volunteer Orientations (held virtually at this time) & Volunteer Advocate certification trainings: Visit our website under the "volunteer" tab (www.wafwc.org) or email our Community Engagement Coordinator at [email protected].
Our Early Education teachers are staying in contact with parents and offering home learning support as needed.

Offers a range of services for youth including skills workshops, healthy relationships, domestic violence, teen dating violence, gender identity, and body image. Provides one on one mentoring, teen support groups, and homework group.

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Nutrition Education
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Life Skills Education
Oral Health Education/Information
Body Image Education
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Marriage and Relationships Support Groups
Food Donation Programs
Stress Management
Birth Control
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Youth Development
Advocacy
Youth/Student Support Groups
Education Advocacy Groups

Our emergency services are available 365 days a year. They include...

    • Bilingual Daily Bible services
    • Shelter for up to 35 homeless men
    • Nourishing meals twice a day
    • Daily showers
    • Modern, well-ventilated dorms

The Pajaro Rescue Mission is an arm of the local church and welcomes involvement from the Christian community. Here are some of the ways you can help.

    • Bible teachers Monday through Saturday evenings
    • Preachers, teachers, singers, instrumentalists, students, Christians to bring a Gospel message in word or music during open evenings from 7:30-8:30
    • Hygiene supplies, food and clothing are always welcome and are well appreciated by our guests

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Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Homeless Shelter
Food Donation Programs

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

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Brown Bag Food Programs
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Co-Parenting Workshops
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Nutrition Education
Job Finding Assistance
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Directory Assistance
Food Donation Programs
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Parent Support Groups
General Health Education Programs
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Summer Food Service Programs
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
TANF
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Food Pantries
Food Safety Education
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parenting Materials
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
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

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Food Pantries
Youth Development
Food Donation Programs
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Information and Referral Associations
Public Internet Access Sites
Community Celebrations/Festivals
Business Assistance Services
Donation Pickups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Food Stamps/SNAP
Outreach Programs
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.

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Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Cell Phone Donation Programs
Toy/Game Donation Programs
Battery Recycling
Tools/Equipment Donation Programs
General Clothing Donation Programs
Glasses Donation Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Gift Card Donation Programs
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Formal Wear Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
Computer Donation Programs
Shoe Donation Programs
Appliance Donation Programs
Children's Clothing Donation Programs
Recycling Centers
General Household Goods Donation Programs
Bicycle Donation Programs
Automobile Donation Programs
Electronic Waste Recycling

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

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