Second Harvest Food Bank: Meeting an unprecedented need across Santa Cruz County

The need has never been greater. As the cost of groceries, housing, and other essentials continues to rise, more and more Santa Cruz County residents are turning to Second Harvest Food Bank for help putting nutritious food on the table. And the need continues to grow. For families already struggling to make ends meet, higher costs can quickly turn into impossible choices: paying the rent or buying groceries, filling a prescription or putting food on the table. For working families, seniors, children, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and others facing difficult circumstances, food assistance can provide critical support during a challenging time. Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is seeing more neighbors come through its doors and more people seeking help through its network of community partners. With costs continuing to rise and no immediate end to the economic pressures facing local families, the Food Bank is preparing to meet an urgent and growing need.