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We’re hiring!
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Thank you to the SeaDubs for all you do for the Food Bank and our community. We couldn't do what we do without you! 🏀🏀

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Erica Padilla-Chavez, CEO joins Rep Panetta D-19 & SH Silicon Valley in introducing a bold piece of legislation, The Farmers Feeding America Act, providing $500M for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), $200 for Storage & Distro & $15M for Rural Infrastructure Grants.

SHFB is presenting at a statewide 2023 CalFresh operations roundtable today in Santa Cruz. We are sharing about the great partnership with Santa Cruz County Human Services Department and our work in providing nourishment to all Santa Cruz community members.
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Flooding and Natural Emergency Preparedness Event
Friday, November 17, 2023 from 3:30 – 7 pm
at Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main Street

Farmers Feeding America Act would help food banks meet demands & ensure families stay fed/healthy. This action came out of our advocacy w/ Rep Panetta & is 1 of the solutions we’re fighting for, ultimately to meet the needs of our food-insecure neighbors. bit.ly/farmersfeeding…

Millions of kids rely on #WIC for access to healthy food. Congress must act now to fully #FundWIC and all ensure families have access to the resources they need to thrive. Take Action: bit.ly/WICStrong

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🍊 The impact of a meal goes well beyond feeding our bodies―food can open endless possibilities for people to thrive. When people are fed, futures are nourished. Join the movement to end hunger, this September, during #HungerActionMonth . thefoodbank.org
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🍊 September is #HungerActionMonth , and we can all play a role in ending hunger in the U.S. See how you can take action today at thefoodbank.org
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🍊 This September, during #HungerActionMonth , join the movement to end hunger by volunteering, donating or advocating: thefoodbank.org

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During #HungerActionMonth we thank Congresswoman Lofgren who listened to constituents & SHFB staff advocate on behalf of the upcoming Farm Bill. CalFresh Food which is tied to the Farm Bill, is important to our food-insecure neighbors.
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta visited The Food Bank last week.

We took the opportunity to update him on the effects of CalFresh's recent end of emergency allotments on our participants.

For more info on Rep. Panetta's visit, thefoodbank.org/rep-jimmy-pane…

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#CalFresh #ABAWD time limits deepen existing inequities & are cruel. TY #CASenate Nancy Skinner Senator Caroline Menjivar for including #CARE benefits in Senate budget plan! @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom please make #CARE benefits a reality! h/t Buffy Wicks Senator Scott Wiener

#CalFresh #ABAWD time limits deepen existing inequities & are cruel. TY #CASenate Nancy Skinner Senator Caroline Menjivar for including #CARE benefits in Senate budget plan! @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom please make #CARE benefits a reality! h/t Buffy Wicks Senator Scott Wiener

Safeway’s Nourishing Neighbors program just awarded us a grant. Thanks @safeway for continuing to fight hunger with us. #NourishingNeighbors

Safeways in
Scotts Valley
Aptos
Felton
Soquel
Freedom
Santa Cruz (Morrissey)
Santa Cruz (Mission)

We’re adding food distributions to meet immediate needs and to help fill pantries for the holidays.
No signups needed.