The 13th Annual Food from the Heart Luncheon

A Valentine-themed luncheon celebrating Meals on Wheels

Friday, February 13 from 11am to 1pm

Chaminade Resort & Spa, Santa Cruz

Celebrate 50 years of Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County at our Valentine’s Day–themed Food from the Heart Luncheon. Join us as we honor a half-century of delivering “More Than a Meal” — nourishment, connection, and compassion — to 1,600 isolated and vulnerable older adults each year.

A beloved community gathering, the Food from the Heart Luncheon on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 11am to 1pm at the Chaminade Resort & Spa celebrates Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, a program of Community Bridges, now proudly marking 50 years of service.

For five decades, Meals on Wheels has delivered More Than a Meal — ensuring older adults across Santa Cruz County receive not only nutritious food, but also essential human connection, safety checks, and support services. Each year, our program reaches more than 1,600 vulnerable and homebound seniors, helping them live with dignity, independence, and a sense of belonging.

This festive Valentine-themed event brings together local leaders, neighbors, and generous supporters for a heartfelt afternoon featuring romantic silent and live auction items, an exciting raffle, a delicious catered lunch, our annual Sweetheart Award ceremony, and inspiring updates from our program as we celebrate fifty years of impact.

Tickets and sponsorships for this event have sold out. Please contact us to reserve stand-by tickets at donations@cbridges.org or 831-688-8840 ext. 205. You can still support Meals on Wheels by making a donation. Together, let’s join hearts to deliver nutritious meals and heartfelt companionship to our beloved local seniors who helped shape our community!

Enseñando a los Niños a Compartir y Cooperar📅 martes, 17 de marzo, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM📍 La Manzana Community ResourcesCriar niños que compartan y cooperen comienza con herramientas prácticas.Acompáñenos a este taller GRATUITO de Triple P, presentado en español, para aprender:✔️ Cómo enseñar a su hijo/a a compartir✔️ Formas sencillas de fomentar la cooperación✔️ Qué hacer cuando su hijo/a no quiere compartirSe ofrece cuidado de niños gratuito y bocadillos ligeros.🔗 Inscríbase: bit.ly/Compartir-17mar📞 Sandra Rodelo: (831) 724-2997Fortaleciendo familias con respeto y apoyo. 💛#triplep #crianzapositiva #CommunityBridges #watsonville ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Community Bridges family: Nathan, Veronica, and Israel! 🎉We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the fresh energy, ideas, and positivity they’ll bring to our programs and the communities we serve. Their passion and dedication will help us continue strengthening and supporting our community.Interested in making a difference too? We’re always looking for compassionate and motivated people to join our team. Explore current opportunities and apply at: communitybridges.org/careers 💼 ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, we welcomed Kathy Mahan from Congressman Schiff’s office and Christine Winge, Chair of @mealsonwheelsca (MOWCA) and CEO of Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula (MOWP), to our HQ with Ray Cancino (CEO) and Dana Wagner (Director of Meals on Wheels).We discussed the $2.235 billion federal funding request and the growing need for senior nutrition and aging services in California, where 2 out of 3 Meals on Wheels programs have a senior waiting for a meal — double the national average. We need to change that.Learn more about Meals on Wheels of California at www.mowca.org or our Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County program at communitybridges.org/mow ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re hiring! At Community Bridges, every role is an opportunity to make a difference. Join our mission to support older adults, families, and our community through health, education, and social services that promote equity, dignity, and well-being.We offer a robust benefits package including: • Shared-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% agency match • Paid vacation and sick leave • 11 paid holidays and wellness floatersApply online at communitybridges.org/careersCome be part of a team dedicated to building stronger, healthier communities every day!#Hiring #MissionDriven #JoinOurTeam #CommunityImpact #Benefits ... See MoreSee Less
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Food insecurity affects families and seniors right here in our community, often in ways that aren’t immediately visible. In Santa Cruz County, about 12.4% of residents are food insecure and roughly 13.8% of children experience food insecurity, meaning many households struggle to afford enough healthy food. (datasharescc.org)Learning about this local need is one step toward building a more supportive community.👉Read more about why nutrition matters and National Nutrition Month: eatright.org/about-national-nutrition-month#CommunityCare #HealthEquity #StrongerTogether #MeetTheMoment #CommunityBridges ... See MoreSee Less
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