Founded in 1989, Loaves and Fishes is a community-based organization dedicated to alleviating hunger among working poor families, farmworkers, and elderly, disabled and homeless individuals of the Pajaro Valley. We help sustain the lives of thousands of individuals by assisting them with nutritious food, education and referrals in cooperation with other agencies.
In Santa Cruz County, thousands of families, farmworkers, seniors, and unsheltered neighbors rely on Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes for daily food security. To fulfill our mission, we will provide low-barrier access to nutritious hot lunches and distribute more than 15,000 grocery bags filled with fresh produce, protein, and culturally appropriate staples. With dignity and compassion, we plan to serve 30,000 hot lunches this year and support 1,200 families through our pantry program (42% are children and 60% work in agriculture).
Everyone is always happy here. Thank you for your smiling face. It is good to feed people.
Juan C., Watsonville
