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food bank
300 Harvey West Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-425-8132Listed from FoodPantries.org; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Barrios Unidos Food Pantry
food pantry
1817 soquel ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-457-8208Listed from FoodPantries.org; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Offers: Meat, Dairy, Bread
Boys & Girls Club Santa Cruz County
food pantry
250 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: The clubhouse is located directly adjacent to the United Methodist Church at 250 California Street. Near Public Transit.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Calvary Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
food pantry
532 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution center located in Santa Cruz.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Del Mar Elementary School
food pantry
1959 Merrill St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Del Mar Elementary School
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Elizabeth Oaks Apartments
food pantry
1460 Jose Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Elizabeth Oaks Apartments with air conditioning. Offers nut-free, vegan, and vegetarian food options.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:30–12:30 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Faith Community Church
food pantry
115 South Morrisey Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food pantry location at Faith Community Church
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Familia Center and Beach Flats Community Center - Food Distribution Center
food pantry
133 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution center located in Santa Cruz
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 13:00–16:30 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
FoodWhat - Santa Cruz
food pantry
1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: FoodWhat food distribution location in Santa Cruz
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Grey Bears - Food Distribution Center
food pantry
2710 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Main food distribution center location
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Holy Cross Church Pantry
food pantry
210 High St Rm 104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Holy Cross Church, Room 104.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 10:00–13:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Holy Cross Food Pantry
food pantry
210 High St. Rm. 104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 469-0631Listed from AmpleHarvest.org's food pantry directory; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Inner Light Ministries
food pantry
623 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Inner Light Ministries location at 623 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | 10:30–13:00 |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
LiUNA! Local 270 Community Service Fund
food pantry
640 Eaton St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location with restrooms available. Spanish language services offered.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00–12:00 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Live Oak Community Resources
food pantry
1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Live Oak Community Resources food pantry location in Santa Cruz.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | 09:00–16:30 |
| Tue | 09:00–16:30 |
| Wed | 09:00–16:30 |
| Thu | 09:00–16:30 |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Live Oak Elementary School
food pantry
1916 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution site at Live Oak Elementary School
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 16:00–17:00 |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Neary Lagoon Apartments
food pantry
81 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Located in the middle of the complex in the Community Room. Air conditioning available.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 14:00–15:00 |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
New Life Community Services, Inc.
food pantry
707 Fair Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-1007Listed from AmpleHarvest.org's food pantry directory; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Nueva Vista Apartments
food pantry
136 Leibrandt Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Nueva Vista Apartments
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 14:30–15:30 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Nueva Vista Community Resources (Community Bridges)
food pantry
711 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location in Santa Cruz
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 14:30–16:30 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Nueva Vista Community Resources - Food Pantry
food pantry
133 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food pantry location in Santa Cruz
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 13:00–16:30 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Food Pantry
food pantry
515 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from AmpleHarvest.org's food pantry directory; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
food pantry
515 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution center located in Santa Cruz
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Resource Center For Nonviolence
food pantry
612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Main office and service location for Resource Center For Nonviolence in Santa Cruz
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | 12:00–16:00 |
| Tue | 12:00–16:00 |
| Wed | 12:00–16:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–16:00 |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Santa Cruz AIDS Project
food pantry
716 Ocean Street suite200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 226-3514Listed from AmpleHarvest.org's food pantry directory; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Santa Cruz Bible Church
food pantry
440 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, CA 95063
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location near public transit. Provides outdoor service and accepts walk-ins.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 12:00–13:00 |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers - East Cliff Family Health
food pantry
21507 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food pantry location at East Cliff Family Health center
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 15:00–16:30 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers - Live Oak Health Center
food pantry
1510 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Live Oak Health Center location providing food distribution services. Near public transit.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 15:00–16:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Seventh-Day -Adventist Community Service Center
food pantry
1024 Cayuga, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-1483Listed from AmpleHarvest.org's food pantry directory; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
St. Francis Catholic Kitchen
food pantry
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-427-1380Listed from FoodPantries.org; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Offers: Bread, Clothing
Star of the Sea Church
food pantry
515 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Star of the Sea Church
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | 10:00–12:00 |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
Sycamore Commons Apartments
food pantry
125 Sycamore St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution location at Sycamore Commons Apartments
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 14:00–15:00 |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
The Salvation Army
food pantry
721 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-8365Listed from AmpleHarvest.org's food pantry directory; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
The Salvation Army - Laurel Street Corps
food pantry
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-8365Listed from Salvation Army USA location listings; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-22; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
The Salvation Army Santa Cruz Corps Community Center
food pantry
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-8365Listed from FoodPantries.org; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Hours: the imported schedule for this listing is incomplete (only “Friday 9:00pm - 4:00pm” was captured from the source). It may be open on other days. Call to confirm days and times before visiting.
UC Santa Cruz Food Distribution Center
food pantry
1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution center located on the UC Santa Cruz campus at 1156 High Street.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
UCSC Family Student Housing
food pantry
599 Koshland Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(831) 459-5511Listed from AmpleHarvest.org's food pantry directory; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
UCSC Family Student Housing - Food Distribution Center
food pantry
Parking Lot 162, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Food distribution center located in Parking Lot 162 at UCSC
Offers: Food pantry, Free
United Veterans Council - SC Veteran's Memorial Building
food pantry
846 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from Plentiful's public pantry directory (directory.plentiful.org); current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Requirements: Check-in upon entering and services located downstairs. Air conditioning available. Spanish language support available.
Offers: Food pantry, Free
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00–13:00 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.
5 restaurants in Santa Cruz are listed in the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program, for SNAP recipients who are unhoused, 60 or older, or disabled. Meals there are bought with SNAP benefits, not provided free. Restaurant Meals Program in California →