Off-Campus Food Resources
Looking for food resources in the broader community?
In addition to the food access programs offered on campus, there are many community-based services that provide free or low-cost groceries, meals, and nutritional support. Whether you’re looking for a local food pantry, help navigating benefits, or markets that accept CalFresh, this page offers tools and information to help you stay nourished and supported—wherever you are.
Second Harvest Food Locator
Enter your Zip in the open field below to find a list of local pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens near you that offer FREE food to those in need.
You may click the down arrow to change the Radius and Days Open.
Click More Filters to find other services offered at our agencies.
United Way 211
211 connects you to expert, caring help in the Bay Area. Every call is completely confidential
By Phone: 211
By Text: text your zipcode to 898211
Womens, Infants and Children’s (WIC)
WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services for millions of low-income families, and it plays a crucial role in improving lifetime health for women, their infants, and young children.
Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets
All Santa Cruz Farmers Markets accept EBT/CalFresh, and some also participate in the Double Up Bucks or EBT/Market Match program. Spend at least $10 at the Farmers Market and double up your CalFresh bucks.
For more information and a list of all Santa Cruz Locations, visit the SCCFM Website