Santa Cruz County Bank Fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank

In preparation for the holidays and to help provide much needed nutrition for the 55,000 individuals served by the Second Harvest Food Bank each month, each of Santa Cruz County Bank’s five local banking offices will serve as a community drop off location for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive.  The public is encouraged to make cash donations or bring in non-perishable food items to fill the Holiday Food Drive barrels, such as soups, stews, beans, rice, pasta, cereal, canned meats, tuna, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables. 

The Bank’s goal is to collect over 10,000 pounds of food for the local Food Bank. All Santa Cruz County Bank locations are stocked with Food Collection barrels and cash contribution receptacles through December 16, 2011.  For every $1 raised, four meals are provided. Every full barrel provides 125 pounds of food and feeds over 100 people. 

Santa Cruz County Bank’s Second Harvest Holiday Food Drive Collection Locations:

Aptos – 7775 Soquel Drive

Capitola – 819 Bay Avenue

Santa Cruz – 720 Front Street

Scotts Valley – 4604 Scotts Valley Drive

Watsonville – 595 Auto Center Drive

2011 marks the eighth year that Santa Cruz County Bank has participated in the Holiday Food Drive.