Our Programs
Second Harvest has been a reliable source of food for families in need on the Central Coast since 1972. But our mission goes beyond simply providing food. Second Harvest staff is a leader in food provision, outreach programs to educate and activate the public around community hunger issues, nutrition programs to ensure clients have the information they need to make healthy choices, and food security projects that look to the future of providing food sources for our neighbors on the Central Coast.
Click here for more information on how we operate.
What’s New
- Click here to learn about our food programs that feed 1 in 4 families in Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties.
- Click here to learn about nutrition programs at Second Harvest or request a nutrition presentation. Work for systemic change to end hunger.
- Second Harvest works to improve food security for our neighbors. See innovative programs like the Second Harvest Garden and our Seeds and Seedling Distribution by clicking here.



