Local Resources for Santa Cruz County Residents

We hope you are well and safe during this challenging time. Our families are now faced with two crises. Our community is strong - especially when we come together to care for each other - so let’s keep it up. 
Please help us continue to share these resources with local families

  •  September Family Resource Calendar
    Monthly calendar of food distributions and essential resources. Call Second Harvest Community Food Hotline for the latest updates 831.662.0991
    *Food pantries in Davenport and the Santa Cruz Mountains are not open due to the fires. I will update this page once they are reopened. 

  •  Santa Cruz County Fire ResourcesResources for fire evacuees includes information on shelters, resource centers, FEMA, housing, mutual aid, loans, legal aid, and crisis counseling.
    *A link in Spanish will be posted here by Monday.

  •  COVID-19 testing sites 

  • CLICK HERE to access a flyer for an upcoming event Thursday September 3rd 7-8:30PM organized by COPA with the Community Action Board, Families in Transition, and the Watsonville Law Center for families to learn about rental assistance and the eviction moratoriums. 

Brenda Griffin