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!

This Independence Day, we celebrate the strength of community, democracy, and our shared responsibility to care for one another. 🇺🇸At Community Bridges, we believe thriving communities are built when everyone has access to nutritious food, quality early education, transportation, family support, and opportunities to succeed.As we celebrate our nation's ideals, let's also recommit to building a future where every neighbor feels seen, supported, and connected.From all of us at Community Bridges, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Da#CommunityBridgesi#PuentesDeLaComunidada#IndependenceDaye#fourthofjulyu#community##democracy##SharedResponsibilityo#santacruzcountyC#montereycountye#TogetherWeThriveerWeThrive ... See MoreSee Less
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The Bridge Builders Circle is more than monthly giving.It’s a community of neighbors who care deeply about the Central Coast and are taking action to strengthen it together.As a Bridge Builder, you’ll receive invitations to relaxed gatherings throughout the year—spaces where supporters connect, hear from program leaders, and see how Community Bridges programs are supporting families across Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.These gatherings are intentionally welcoming and community-centered, creating opportunities to meet fellow Bridge Builders and celebrate what consistent generosity makes possible.Because when generosity brings people together, it builds something powerful.Learn more and join the Bridge Builders Circle:communitybridges.org/monthly/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume regular operations on Monday, July 6.As you celebrate, please help keep our community safe: ✨ Follow local fireworks laws.🧒 Keep children and pets away from fireworks.💧 Have a bucket of water or hose nearby.❤️ Celebrate responsibly and look out for one another.From all of us at Community Bridges, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July!#CommunityBridges #PuentesDeLaComunidad #fourthofjuly #IndependenceDay ... See MoreSee Less
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For 17 years, Lisa Hindman Holbert has helped ensure that young children across Santa Cruz County have access to safe, nurturing, and high-quality early education. 💚📚As Director of Community Bridges’ Early Education Division, Lisa has led with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to children, families, educators, and the broader community. Her leadership has strengthened classrooms, supported teachers, expanded opportunities for families, and helped create learning environments where children can grow, explore, and thrive.We are deeply grateful for Lisa’s 17 years of dedicated service to Community Bridges and to the families who depend on affordable, high-quality child care. Her work has made a lasting impact on our programs, our staff, and the children whose futures are brighter because of her care, vision, and commitment.Lisa will be leaving Community Bridges in July to join the Cabrillo College education team, where she will continue supporting education and opportunity in our community. Please join us in thanking Lisa for her dedication, leadership, and 17 years of service. 🌟As we look ahead, Community Bridges remains committed to providing affordable, high-quality early education for local children and families. We are seeking our next Early Education Division leader, and this is a meaningful opportunity for someone who is passionate about affordable child care, early learning, and advancing opportunities for families across Santa Cruz County.✨ Are you a leader who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Apply today at: communitybridges.org/careers#CommunityBridges #EarlyEducation #SantaCruzCounty #ChildCare #EarlyLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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