Food Pantries and Food Help in Santa Cruz, CA
44 food-assistance directory listings
Search All Resources →Boys & Girls Club Santa Cruz County
food pantry
250 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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
Del Mar Elementary School
food pantry
1959 Merrill St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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
FoodWhat - Santa Cruz
food pantry
1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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
UC Santa Cruz Food Distribution Center
food pantry
1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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
Freedom Subs Inc dba Subway 14313
Restaurant Meals Program
825 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules
Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled
Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly
Neel Fds Ent dba Togos Sandwiches 322419
Restaurant Meals Program
902 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules
Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled
Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly
Neel Fds Ent dba Togos Sandwiches 335056
Restaurant Meals Program
849B Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules
Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled
Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly
Subway 5104
Restaurant Meals Program
2215 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules
Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled
Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly
Subway 59794
Restaurant Meals Program
805 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.
Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules
Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled
Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly
Elizabeth Oaks Apartments
○ Closedfood pantry
1460 Jose Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Holy Cross Church Pantry
○ Closedfood pantry
210 High St Rm 104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Inner Light Ministries
○ Closedfood pantry
623 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
LiUNA! Local 270 Community Service Fund
○ Closedfood pantry
640 Eaton St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Live Oak Community Resources
○ Closedfood pantry
1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Live Oak Elementary School
○ Closedfood pantry
1916 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Neary Lagoon Apartments
○ Closedfood pantry
81 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Nueva Vista Apartments
○ Closedfood pantry
136 Leibrandt Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Resource Center For Nonviolence
○ Closedfood pantry
612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Santa Cruz Bible Church
○ Closedfood pantry
440 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, CA 95063
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Star of the Sea Church
○ Closedfood pantry
515 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
Sycamore Commons Apartments
○ Closedfood pantry
125 Sycamore St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
United Veterans Council - SC Veteran's Memorial Building
○ Closedfood pantry
846 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
No phone — get directions belowListed from directory data; 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 |
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