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Free food in Santa Cruz County: The definitive guide

By Jesse Kathan|2025-12-05T11:41:01-08:00December 5, 2025|Tags: CalFresh, Featured, food assistance, food banks, food insecurity, free food, Jesse Kathan, snap|

Meals, groceries, pantries and more

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How Santa Cruz County fought hunger during shutdown — and why more food insecurity could be on the horizon

By B. Sakura Cannestra|2025-11-21T15:05:10-08:00November 21, 2025|Tags: B. Sakura Cannestra, Donald Trump, Featured, federal shutdown, food, food banks, food stamps, hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank|

Local business owners stepped up when food stamps ran dry

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Food stamp benefits remain uncertain as county leaders await direction

By Evan Quarnstrom|2025-11-08T12:28:16-08:00November 7, 2025|Tags: Donald Trump, evan quarnstrom, Featured, federal shutdown, food, food banks, food stamps, hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank|

Federal food aid remains stalled as court battles drag on

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How to get free food in Santa Cruz County as food stamps set to run dry

By Evan Quarnstrom|2025-11-03T14:16:47-08:00October 31, 2025|Tags: Donald Trump, evan quarnstrom, Featured, federal shutdown, food, food banks, food stamps, hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank|

Local food banks brace for surge amid federal shutdown