A line of cars inches through Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds during a food distribution in 2020. — Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian

WATSONVILLE—Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) Santa Cruz County is hosting five more drive-thru food distributions throughout the holiday season.

The distributions are being held every other Monday, rain or shine at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville.

The organization reported Oct. 24 that it gave more than 97,500 pounds of fresh and shelf-stable food to 1,117 families, with the help of 21 community volunteers and 35 SHFB staff members at its first distribution on Oct. 10. This included fresh strawberries, frozen chicken, and a variety of pantry items. 

A distribution will be held tonight, 4-7pm, as well as Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19.

For information, visit thefoodbank.org. For additional food resources or assistance with CalFresh, call 662.0991. 

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