Events

Gather. Give. Grow Stronger Together.

For nearly 50 years, Community Bridges has been a cornerstone of care on the Central Coast. Every year, our eleven programs empower more than 20,000 children, families, and older adults with essential services—nutritious meals, reliable transportation, quality healthcare, family support, and crisis recovery.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure every neighbor has the dignity, stability, and opportunity they deserve.

One of the best ways to support this mission is by joining us at our annual fundraising events.

Why Our Events Matter

Each event is more than a celebration. It’s a chance to reconnect with our community and to show the impact of the work we do together. Sponsors, attendees, donors, and volunteers all play a part in raising the funds that keep essential services alive. By joining us, you’re helping to open doors, strengthen connections, and ensure our neighbors see—and feel—the care and commitment that goes into building a stronger community for all.

  • Sponsoring connects your brand with a trusted community-based organization while demonstrating your commitment to social responsibility to thousands via event marketing and sponsored social media posts, as well as the hundreds who join us.

  • Attending means you enjoy unforgettable experiences with local food, wine, and community while supporting vital services.

  • Volunteering creates welcoming, joyful events that bring neighbors together for a cause.

  • Donating ensures every dollar goes toward programs that directly impact the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.

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Make Your Impact: Become An Event Sponsor

Our 2027 Sponsorship Opportunities can help your organization make a meaningful difference. Inside, you’ll find opportunities to sponsor our signature fundraising events, partner at a leadership level, or contribute through in-kind support. Each option offers unique ways to highlight your brand, connect with the community, and directly fund the essential services that reach more than 20,000 children, families, and older adults every year.

Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

Whether you choose to host a branded reception, sponsor a table, contribute an auction item, or step forward as a Community Leader partner, your investment fuels programs that provide meals, transportation, healthcare, disaster relief, and family support across the Central Coast. 

From delivering meals to seniors to providing early education, health care, transportation, and family support, Community Bridges offers a lifeline across all stages of life. We invite you to explore the sponsorship levels in our packet and connect with us to discuss the option that best fits your goals. Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you design a sponsorship package that maximizes your visibility while making the greatest impact for our community.

Contact us today at donations@cbridges.org or 831-227-6900 to learn more about how you can make an impact.

Our Signature Events

Farm to Fork Gala – Summer

Join us for an elegant evening that celebrates the Pajaro Valley’s agricultural abundance and vibrant community spirit. Now in its 11th year, the Farm to Fork Gala is our largest fundraising event, bringing together local farmers, vintners, chefs, and supporters for a farm-to-table experience unlike any other. Proceeds benefit all Community Bridges programs, ensuring the more than 20,000 local residents that depend on our essential services and resources have access to food, transportation, healthcare, family support, and crisis recovery. 

Food from the Heart Luncheon – Winter

This heartfelt Valentine’s celebration, hosted by Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, brings together local leaders, businesses, and community champions to fight senior hunger and isolation. Each year, Meals on Wheels serves 200,000 meals to roughly 2,000 older adults, helping them remain healthy, independent, and connected. The need has never been greater: nearly 1 in 4 seniors in Santa Cruz County lives alone, and many face limited mobility, fixed incomes, or chronic health conditions. For many participants, Meals on Wheels provides not only their primary source of nutrition but also critical human connection through friendly visits from volunteers.

The Mountain Affair – Fall

The Mountain Affair is a festive San Lorenzo Valley tradition that brings neighbors together to celebrate resilience and raise funds for Mountain Community Resources (MCR). Guests enjoy fine foods, local wines, and handcrafted auction items while supporting a vital hub that provides more than 8,000 annual points of contact through crisis support, disaster recovery, and family services. As the primary annual fundraiser for MCR, proceeds sustain weekly food distribution, parent education, housing navigation, health care enrollment, mental health counseling, and emergency preparedness.

Help us welcome the newest members of the Community Bridges team! 💚We're excited to have Sara Hernandez, Eva Bernabe, and Susan Wheeler join us! Each brings something special to our team, and we look forward to the impact they'll make in our community.Want to make a difference in your community, too? We're hiring! Explore our open positions and apply today at communitybridge#CommunityBridgeso#welcometotheteame#NowHiringT#santacruzcountySantaCruzCounty ...
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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!Today is your chance to make your voice heard! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and there's still time to cast your ballot.Santa Cruz County voters can vote in person at any official Vote Center or drop off their ballot at a designated drop box.Measure E is also on today's ballot, giving voters a say on a proposed temporary half-cent sales tax for five years to support local healthcare and other County services.📍 Need to find a voting location? Visit votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov for Vote Centers and ballot drop boxes near you.Remember, if you're in line when polls close at 8 p.m., stay in line!Every voice matters. Make yours #CommunityBridgeso#ElectionDaye#MeasureEo#Vote2026s#CommunityVoicesCommunityVoices ...
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Free Food Distributions in Santa Cruz County This November! 🍂💚With Thanksgiving around the corner, we're reminded of the importance of coming together and supporting our neighbors. Community Bridges is here to help ensure everyone has access to fresh food and everyday essentials this holiday season.Stop by one of our upcoming distributions for fresh produce, pantry staples, groceries, clothing, and other essential items.📍 Nueva Vista Community Resources711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz🗓️ November 4 & 18⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM📍 Mountain Community Resources6134 Highway 9, Felton🗓️ November 5, 12 & 19⏰ 10:30–11:30 AMEveryone is welcome! No registration or identification is required.Whether you're picking up for yourself, your family, or a neighbor, we're here to help make this season a little easier. 💚Learn more: communitybridges.org/frc ...
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A waitlist is more than a number. 💚It can mean a neighbor waiting for a meal, a caregiver waiting for support, or an older adult waiting for care.Behind every waitlist is a person, a family, and a need in our community.Local decisions can shape how community services respond to growing needs. Take time to learn about the issues, consider what matters to you, and make your voice heard.Learn. Care. Participate. Vote. 🗳️#CommunityBridges #santacruzcounty #CommunityCare #olderadults #communityservices #Vote2026 ...
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Costumes or no costumes, every child deserves a chance to play and feel included.This Halloween, we’re celebrating the imagination and joy children bring to our community. Thank you to the families, early educators, and neighbors who make space for every child to participate in their own way.Wishing you a safe and joyful Halloween from Community Bridges!#HappyHalloween #CommunityBridges ...
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50th Anniversary Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County - Community Bridges / Puentes de la Communidad logo

Celebrating 50 Years of Support

Join us at Food From the Heart to honor this legacy and support the future of senior care.

50th Anniversary Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County - Community Bridges / Puentes de la Communidad logo

Celebrating 50 Years of Support

Join us at Food From the Heart to honor this legacy and support the future of senior care.

Every Family Needs a Plan

Urge the Attorney General to adopt California’s Childcare Safety Plan.

This Giving Tuesday be the bridge.

Together, we can strengthen the connections that help children, families, and older adults thrive across the Central Coast.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026