Community Champions 2024

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, a program of Community Bridges, extends heartfelt gratitude to all who participated and supported this year’s Community Champions!

We are immensely grateful to the following local leaders and elected officials for their unwavering commitment to our community’s older adults:

  • Yvette Brooks, Vice Mayor, Capitola
  • Casey Clark, Watsonville City Council 
  • Jack Dilles, City Councilman, Scotts Valley
  • Zach Friend, Santa Cruz County Supervisor, District 2
  • Ramon Gomez, from the office of Felipe Hernandez, Santa Cruz County Supervisor, District 4
  • Manu Koenig, Santa Cruz County Supervisor, District 1

Their presence during meal deliveries and at senior dining sites throughout Santa Cruz County has not only raised awareness but also provided invaluable human connection to those we serve.

This nationwide campaign, spearheaded by Meals on Wheels America, has underscored the critical importance of addressing isolation, food insecurity, and poverty among older adults. The statistics speak volumes, revealing the stark reality faced by many of our seniors. Yet, through initiatives like Community Champions Week, we unite as a community to provide essential support and nurture the well-being of our aging population.

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County remains dedicated to our mission of delivering nutritious meals and vital support services directly to the homes of seniors in need. With your continued support, we can ensure that no senior in Santa Cruz County is left behind or forgotten.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of Community Champions Week. Your generosity and compassion have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our community’s older adults. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding the health, dignity, and independence of seniors in Santa Cruz County.

☕️✨ Honeylux coffee is setting up at 501 A Main St, Watsonville, today through Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM!Swing by for a delicious coffee or matcha, paired with a fresh pastry from companion bakeshop. It’s the perfect pick-me-up to start your day or enjoy during a break.✨They’ll also be back next week, Thursday through Sunday, 9 AM to 2 PM.✨Stop by, support local, and treat yourself in the heart of Watsonville! 🌿🥐 ... See MoreSee Less
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If you recently had a life changing event, you couldchoose a health plan from quality health insurancecompanies for $10 or less a month. There's even morefinancial help available for 2024!Learn More:www.coveredca.com/support/before-you-buy/what-is-financial-help/ ... See MoreSee Less
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The first food distribution of the year is happening tomorrow!📍 Location: 711 East Cliff Drive at Nueva Vista Community Resources⏰ Time: 2:30 pm - 5 pm................................................................................................................................................¡La primera distribución de comida del año será mañana!📍 Ubicación: 711 East Cliff Drive en Nueva Vista Community Resources⏰ Hora: 2:30 pm - 5 pm¡Ven y acompáñanos en la Distribución de Comida los primeros y terceros miércoles de cada mes! 🌟📍 Ubicación: 711 East Cliff Drive⏰ Hora: 2:30 pm - 5 pm🗓️ Fechas Próximas: - Enero: 8 y 22 - Febrero: 5 y 19 - Marzo: 5 y 19Estamos aquí para ayudar y compartir con nuestra maravillosa comunidad. Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita un poco de apoyo extra, ¡por favor ven a visitarnos! Todos son bienvenidos, y estamos emocionados de ofrecer comida y amabilidad a quienes lo necesiten. Unámonos y apoyémonos mutuamente.ENGLISH----------------------------------------------------------------Come join us for Food Distribution on the first and third Wednesdays of each month! 🌟📍 Location: 711 East Cliff Drive⏰ Time: 2:30 pm - 5 pm🗓️ Upcoming Dates: - January: 8 & 22 - February: 5 & 19 - March: 5 & 19We’re here to help and share with our wonderful community. If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, please stop by! Everyone is welcome, and we’re excited to offer food and kindness to those who need it. Let’s come together and support one another. ... See MoreSee Less
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Si recientemente le ha cambiado la vida, puede elegir un plan de salud de compañías de seguros médicos de calidad por $10 o menos al mes. ¡Hay aún más ayuda financiera disponible para 2024!Más información:www.coveredca.com/support/before-you-buy/what-is-financial-help/ ... See MoreSee Less
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On behalf of everyone at Community Bridges and the families we serve, thank you for supporting The Big Idea 2025: Wrap Them in Care: WIC Program Diaper Initiative through Santa Cruz Gives! Your generosity is helping us tackle diaper scarcity and ensure no parent has to choose between diapers and food. As Community Bridges WIC Program celebrates its 50th anniversary, your support continues a legacy of care, allowing us to serve thousands of pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five each month. In the last 15 months, our WIC Diaper Program has provided 1,476 packages of diapers (59,040 diapers in total) to families in need through partnerships and parent outreach. Each pack makes a tangible difference, easing financial burdens and protecting the health of our community’s youngest members.Thanks to your support through Santa Cruz Gives, we’ll be able to continue this invaluable service local parents and children.While we didn’t reach our $15,000 goal, we are incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation brings us closer to providing essential resources to those who need them most. Thank you for making a real difference in the lives of families in our community! 💖 ... See MoreSee Less
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