About Us
The mission of Second Harvest is to educate and involve individuals to end hunger and alleviate malnutrition in our communities. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties was the first food bank in California and is the second oldest in the nation.
Founded in 1972, Second Harvest began by distributing food from a parking lot in Santa Cruz to groups operating the Breakfast For Kids programs. Today, Second Harvest distributes 6.5 million pounds of food per year to local hungry families, children, individuals and seniors in our community.
What’s New
- It's not new, but our mission is our daily bread. For more information about the history and values that influence our daily operation, click here
- Second Harvest recently welcomed the Santa Cruz Restaurant Association for a tour. Schedule a tour of our facility for yourself or your group today!
- Second Harvest offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a chance to make a real difference in the community. Work for us!
