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Dignity Health Dominican guests look on as they are invited to compete with Sutter Health/Palo Alto Medical Foundation to see who can raise the most meals this year.
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Second Harvest Food Bank is about to enter its most intense two months of the year, in which it encourages and empowers the community to organize the dozens of local food and fund drives throughout the county which together are the Holiday Food & Fund Drive. County business, civic, and community leaders and activists came together on November 7th at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos to launch this annual campaign at the annual Kick-Off Lunch.
The drive is Second Harvest’s biggest of the year, and 100% of proceeds raised will go to its network of 200 pantries, soup kitchens, recovery centers, assisted living homes, and food and nutrition programs throughout the county. Every month, 55,000 residents of Santa Cruz County depend upon food provided by Second Harvest and its agencies.
At the event, the community heard from speakers including Chris Murphy, President of the Santa Cruz Warriors, Pastor Rene Schlaepfer, Twin Lakes Church, Jocelyn MacNeil, KAZU, among other successful organizers of past community food drives. Strategies and ideas were shared and inspiration abounded throughout the room. Read More...
For Photos of the event click here
and check out the Facebook Live Video
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Grey Bears Community Shows it's Stuff
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In the cold early hours of a Thursday morning in Santa Cruz County, a large group of community members make the trek from all over the area to the Grey Bears facility on Chanticleer in Santa Cruz. They come with smiles, laughter, and a determination to sort, pack, load, and deliver thousands of food bags to area residents who are 55 and older, some of whom are home bound. This happens every Thursday and Friday morning, rain or shine. The volunteers here are building relationships, having fun, and feeding hope…all at the same time. Read more...
Check out the live video here
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True Leaf Farms Takes Top Prize as Second Harvest’s Food Industry Donor of the Year
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In a roomful of elected officials and non-profit agencies from all corners of Santa Cruz County, Second Harvest Food Bank revealed their choice for their 2019 Food Industry Donor of the Year: True Leaf Farms based in San Juan Bautista, California. The ceremony served as the lunch event for the Food Bank’s 14th annual Nutrition Summit on October 21st at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos.
Cesar Yee and Humberto Garcia of True Leaf Farms accepted the award as Second Harvest’s Food Donor of the Year and received recognition from elected officials. They thanked the food bank for the recognition and said they didn’t realize “how popular” they would be at the event. Garcia explained that True Leaf values quality produce and the ability of Second Harvest to quickly turn around donated product to the community. Read more...
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Special thanks to MUFG Union Bank representatives and Hunger Heroes, Judy Alcantara and Susie Juarez for stopping by with a special grant for Second Harvest's Food For Children Program.
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Vote for Hunger Fighters of the Year!
Let's honor those in our community who make a difference.
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What is the Nutritions Program team
Cooking Up this Month?
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Pumpkin Bread
The Second Harvest nutrition programs team will be teaching on Gratitude as a Lifestyle
and presenting the Recipe of the Month, Pumpkin Bread, at the Passion For Produce distribution sites this month. Check out the full recipe and try it out for a delicious, healthy holiday treat.
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Looking Ahead - Upcoming Events & Fundraising Opportunities
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Fundraising Opportunities:
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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot Annual Tradition is Thanksgiving Day.
Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 2019 in downtown San Jose. Register today and come celebrate 15 years of community, tradition and giving back.
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Run for Pie
Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become one of Santa Cruz County's favorite holiday traditions - Run For Pie Thanksgiving Day Race. Bring the whole family out to run or walk a 5K in the Sky Park.
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Taco Tuesday - December 3, 2019
Join the Second Harvest Auxiliary as they host this lively annual fundraising event. Live music, Fiesta Buffet, Raffle, Auction, and a visit from Santa himself.
Tickets and info at www.thefoodbank.org/tacotuesday2019
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Friday, November 29th - Jazzercise Night at the Santa Cruz Warriors
Saturday, November 30th - Annual Second Harvest Thankgiving Fundraiser Jazzercise
Class.Both events will be held at the Santa Cruz Warriors arena, and portions of these events benefit Second Harvest Food Bank's Holiday Food & Fund Drive. Read more...
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