Food Aid Resources 

Government Programs 

Women, Infants & Children (WIC):

Eligibility Requirements:

Where to Apply: 

https://communitybridges.org/wic/

Santa Cruz 

Watsonville 

Felton


CalFresh/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Eligibility Requirements:

Income:

Exempt Income:

Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Standards for Modified Categorical Eligibility (MCE)/Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) (200% of Poverty Level)

| Household Size  | Gross Income|

| ____1_____| _______________ $2,024|

|_____2____| _______________ $2,744|

|_____3____|  _______________ $3,464|

| ____4____ | _______________  $4,184|

| ____5____ | _______________  $4,904|

| ____6____ | _______________  $5,694|

|____7_____| _______________ $6,344|

| ____8_____| ______________  $7,064|

| Each additional member|  +720|


Reporting Changes:


Resources: 

Resource Limit:


Counted Resources:

equity value of $1500 or less (excluding financial instruments), and resources with a cash value that is not accessible to the household (such as irrevocable trust

funds, security deposits on rental property, etc.)


Work Requirements:


Work Rule for Able-Bodied Adults Not Receiving Cash Aid:


Transitional CalFresh:

Where to Apply:

Santa Cruz County CalFresh Office at  (888) 421.8080

 Apply in-person at 1020 Emeline Avenue, Building B Santa Cruz, CA 95060

 or Online at https://www.getcalfresh.org/?source=dssfood 


California Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

not qualify for federal benefits.


Eligibility Requirements:

benefits solely due to his/her immigration status under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)


Where to Apply:

 https://www.benefitscal.com/

North County Food Distribution Locations 

Aptos:

Resurrection Church Pantry located on  7600 Soquel Dr.

Distributions happen on Mondays & Fridays, unless it’s a holiday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


People’s Pantry- Twin Lakes Church located on 2701 Cabrillo College Dr.

Distributions happen on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM


Aptos Pantry/New Hope located on 7200 Freedom Blvd.

Distributions happen every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month from 10:00 AM to Noon 


Ben Lomond :

Valley Churches United located on 9430 HWY 9

CON: SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO CLIENTS IN THE SAN LORENZO, SCOTTS VALLEY AND BONNY DOON AREA

Distributions happen every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM


Scotts Valley:

St. Philip’s Episcopal Food Pantry located on 5271 Scotts Valley Dr.

Distributions happen every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM


San Agustin Pantry located on 257 Glenwood Dr.

Distributions happen every Wednesdays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Felton:

Mountain Community Resources located on 6134 Highway 9

Pro: Provides free  nutritional awareness information 

Distributions happen on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM


Davenport :

Davenport Resource Service Center located on 150 Church St.

Distributions happen on Tuesdays by appointment only from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, call 831. 425.8115


Santa Cruz:

Sycamore Commons located on 125 Sycamore St.

Distributions happen on the 4th Thursday of the Month  from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM


Our Lady Star of the Sea Church located on 515 Frederick St. 

Distributions happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM


Santa Cruz Bible Church located on 440 Frederick St.

Distributions happen on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM


Salvation Army Santa Cruz located on 721 Laurel St.

Distributions happen from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM


Nueva Vista Family Resource Center located on 711 East Cliff Dr.

Pro: Provides free  nutritional awareness information 

Distributions happen every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM


Neary Lagoon located on 81 Chestnut St.

Distributions happen every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM


Live Oak Family Resource Center located on 1740 17th Ave.

Pro: Provides free  nutritional awareness information 

Distributions happen every 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM


Live Oak Elementary located on 1916 Capitola Rd.

Distributions happen every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM 


Harbor Light Church located on 2008 17th Ave.

Distributions happen every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM


Holy Cross Food Pantry located on 210 High St., Room #104

Distributions happen every Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM


Grey Bears Located on 2710 Chanticleer Ave.

hardship. Neighbors need to fill out an application for the brown bag program. 

Cost is $30/year; $50/2 years; $70/3 years; $250/lifetime  https://www.greybears.org/get-involved/online-membership-form/

Distributions happen every Thursday and Friday, Volunteers staff brown bag assembly/delivery starting @ 7:00 AM at Grey Bears. Volunteers receive breakfast. 

People can pick up various staples as well as produce from Monday - Friday between 11:00 and 11:15 AM at the Grey Bears site. However, Fridays are very hectic. Unlike the brown bag program, no application is necessary. These items, which are donated by Costco, Trader Joe’s and others, are generally beyond the expiration date. They include meat, pastries and other goods.


Faith Community Church located on 115 South Morrisey Ave.

Distributions happen every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM


Emerald Bay Apartments located on 2500 Soquel Dr.

Distributions happen on the 4th Tuesday of the Month from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM *ONLY 30 MINS*


Elizabeth Oaks located on 1460 Jose Ave.

Distributions happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 11:30 AM- 12:00 PM *ONLY 30 MINS*


East Cliff Family Health Center located on 21507 East Cliff Dr.

Distributions happen on  Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM


Del Mar Elementary School located on 1959 Merrill St.

Distributions happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM


Soquel:

SDA Soquel Bilingual Church located on 2501 Porter St.

Pro: The Church is Bilingual! (Spanish and English)

Distributions happen on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month form 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Hope Church located on 4525 Soquel Dr.

Distributions happen every Saturday from 10:30 AM -11:30 AM

South County Food Distribution Locations 

Freedom:

Paloma Del Mar located on 2010 Pajaro Ln. 

Distributions happen on the 4th Wednesday of the Month from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM


Freedom Elementary located on 25 Holly Dr.

Distributions happen on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Corralitos Creek located on 125 Pajaro Cir.

Distributions happen on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Watsonville:

Villas la Posada located on 34 Ortega Dr.

Distributions happen on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM


United Methodist Church 229 Stanford St.

Distributions happen on the 1st Thursday of the Month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Seventh Day Adventist Church located on 700 South Green Valley Rd.

Distributions happen on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM and on the 3rd Thursday of the Month from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


San Andreas Housing located on 295 San Andreas Rd.

Distributions happen on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM


Salvation Army Watsonville located on 214 Union St.

Distributions happen every Tuesday from 9:30 AM -12:00 PM


Salud Para La Gente located on 204 East Beach St.

Distributions happen on the 4th Friday of the Month from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Rolling Hills Headstart located on 102 Holm Rd.

Distributions happen on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM


Parkhurst Terrace located on 100 Parkhurst Cir.

Distributions happen on the 1st Wednesday of the Month from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM


Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance Inc. located on 411 East Lake Ave.

Distributions happen on the 4th Tuesday of the Month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes located on 150 2nd St.

PRO: Families/individuals in Watsonville, west of Main Street can receive groceries 2x per month

PRO: Provides emergency food assistance to individuals referred to them by Second Harvest Food Bank Community Food Hotline (1-800-984-3663)

PRO: Free lunch served Monday-Friday from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Distributions happen Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM AND 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


Northgate Apartments located on 45 Holohan Rd.

Distributions happen on the 4th Tuesday of the Month from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Nazarene Church located on 710 Green Valley Rd.

Distributions happen on the 2nd and 3rd 4th Wednesday of the Month from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Marinovich Park located on 120 2nd St.

Distributions happen on the 3rd Thursday of the Month from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Lutheran Community Church located on 95 Alta Vista St.

Distributions happen on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM


Holy Eucharist located on  527 Corralitos Rd.

Distributions happen on the 1st Thursday of the Month from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM


Clinica Del Valle De Pájaro located on 45 Nielson St.

Distributions happen on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM


Casa Del Alfarero located on 113 East Front St.

Distributions happen on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM


Calabasas Elementary located on 202 Calabasas Rd.

Distributions happen on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Buena Vista Migrant Camp located on 113 Tierra Alta Dr.

Distributions happen on the 1st Wednesday of the Month from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Ann Soldo located on 1140 Menasco Dr.

*Same district as: Alianza Charter, Amesti, Freedom, & Calabasas (Pajaro Valley Unified School District)*

Distributions happen on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


All Saints Cristo Rey Episcopal Church located on 437 Roger Ave.

Distributions happen on the 4th Thursday of the Month  from 10:45 AM - 1 PM or 2 PM when all bags have usually been distributed


Tierra Linda Apartments located on 490 Beck St.

Distributions happen on the 2nd Friday of the Month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Vista Verde Apartments located on 45 Stewart Ave.

Distributions happen on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Amesti Elementary located on 25 Amesti Rd.

Distributions happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Alianza Charter School located on 115 Casserly Rd.

Distributions happen on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month from 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM