Holiday Food & Fund Drive Kickoff

Co-chairs Megan Martinelli & Carlos Palacios invite you to join them — virtually — to kick off the 2020 Holiday Food & Fund Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 5.

Since March, when COVID-19 shuttered businesses, putting thousands of people of of work, followed by wildfires in August, Second Harvest has seen its food distribution grow from 650,000 pounds per month to 1.2 million pounds per month, from 55,000 to more than 100,000 people — more than a third of the county’s population.

“We’re encouraging to register and view our virtual Holiday Food & Fund Drive video to help motivate and unite our community around this more-essential-than-ever event,” said Willy Elliott McCrea, Second Harvest CEO. “As a community, we can stay strong and healthy by providing access to the nutrition families need to thrive.”

All funds raised during the Holiday Food and Fund Drive go directly to provide food to 165 partner agencies and programs. For every $1 donated, Second Harvest can provide 4 healthy meals.

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Early birds can set up their online fundraiser early at: www.thefoodbank.org/hero

Register to view the video at www.thefoodbank.org/kickoff2020