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10 meals under $10: The best cheap eats in Santa Cruz County

By Nik Altenberg, Fidel M. Soto and Amaya Edwards|2025-12-10T16:51:35-08:00December 5, 2025|Tags: affordability, Amaya Edwards, Featured, Fidel M. Soto, food, guides, Nik Altenberg, Noticias Watsonville|

Sushi, tacos, chow mein, beef stroganoff all on the menu

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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

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‘Pretty dire’: Food banks and CalFresh users brace for federal cuts

By Jesse Kathan|2025-09-12T17:51:53-07:00September 12, 2025|Tags: CalFresh, Donald Trump, Featured, food, Jesse Kathan, Second Harvest Food Bank|

Tightened eligibility for food stamps could strain nonprofits

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Downtown Santa Cruz farmers market prepares for new chapter

By Tyler Maldonado|2025-05-23T15:46:21-07:00May 8, 2025|Tags: affordable housing, Agriculture, business, City of Santa Cruz, downtown Santa Cruz, farmers market, Featured, food, history|

Vendors reflect on 35 years ahead of move