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Connecting Communities

 

Family

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​St Francis Soup Kitchen   
Referrals
831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Seventh Day Adventist Church  
​K-8 grade Christian school 427 Capitola Rd. Ext. (475-4762)
​831-429-1442
1024 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
​Santa Cruz Church of Christ  
Counseling ​
831-423-6046
637 Pacheco Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Resurrection Catholic Church  
pastoral counseling and referrals ​
831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
​The Salvation Army  
church and youth services in English and Spanish ​
831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Word of Life Church of God in Christ   
​427-1903
​231 Wilkes Circle, Santa Cruz CA 95060

Clothing

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
Association of Faith Communities
 Socks for People In Need (SPIN) adminsitered by AFC through Ressurection Catholic aCommunities volunteers
​afc@solopublications.com
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Calvary Episcopal Church
​ some clothing availbale @ Monday Night Coffee House 
831-423-8787
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
St. Francis Soup Kitchen
​M,W,F 11:30 - 1:00 PM
831-459-6212 
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The Circle Church
 We collect clothing and deliver to HSC  
Value
​23946 Summit Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95033
St. Michael's Catholic Church  
Accept clothing, toiletries and make them availble to the needy  ​
​
13005 Pine St. Boulder Creek 95006
​Holy Cross Food Pantry*   
Infant to 12 years old
831-469-0631
210 High Street #104
Universal Church of Baba's Kitchen    
Collect and distribute every Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Boulder Creek
831-421-2972
P.O. Box 1598 Felton, CA 95018
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church  
Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
831-423-6388
517 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Episcopal Church of St. John The Baptist  
Operates St. John's Helpful Shop in Capitola Corner of Monterey and Capitola Ave.
831-708-2278
125 Canterbury Dr., Aptos, CA 95003-4367
​Valley Churches United   
Clothing vouchers during pantry hours through Abbot's Thrift Shop T, W, Th 9-12; Seniors Fri 9-11; low income working people Sat 10-12 Services limited to clients in the San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon area ​
831-336-8258
P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA
Santa Cruz Revival  
Clothing on Pacific Ave. in front of Borders - Thurs 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
831-465-0616 or 888-608-5282 tol
P.O. Box 1893, Capaitola, CA 95010
The Salvation Army
Vouchers available 1st Wed 9 AM for first 20 people served (1 voucher every 6 months)
831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​St Joseph's Catholic Church   
Periodic sock drive
​831-475-8211
435 Monterey Ave., Capitola, Ca 95010
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Dental

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
Holy Cross Food Pantry*   
limited financial assistance and referrals​
831-469-0631
210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Resurrection Catholic Church   
referrals to pro bono dentist; Monday - Dominican Hosp mobile clinic, 9am -3 pm
831-688-4300
7600 Soquel., Aptos, CA 95003
The Salvation Army
referralsValue
831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​St. Augustin Catholic Church  
Wednesdays - Dominican Hosp van 9 AM - 3 PM urgent care $15.00 fee
831-438-3633, St.Vincent de Paul hot line 831-423-0878
275 Glenwood Dr. Scotts Valley CA 95066-3235
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Disability Services

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
St Francis Soup Kitchen  
Referrals​
831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The Salvation Army   
Referrals
831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Ministry for people with disabilities
831-475-8211
435 Monterey Ave., Capitola, Ca 95010

Domestic Violence

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
St Francis Soup Kitchen
Referrals
831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Church of Christ  
Referrals ​
​831-423-6046
637 Pacheco Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Ressurection Catholic Church 
pastoral counselling and referrals ​
​831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 ​
​The Salvation Army   
​referrals
​831-426-8635
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 
Peer counselor on Sundays and by appointment ​
831-423-6388
​517 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Employment

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
St Francis Soup Kitchen 2 
Referrals ​
​831-459-8046
05 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Church of Christ  
Counseling and encouragement ​
831-423-6046
637 Pacheco Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Holy Cross Food Pantry*   
​Referrals
​831-469-0631
210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Revival   
​Scholarships for TV training at Community TV. on Pacific Ave. in front of Borders - Thurs afternoon
​831-465-0616 or 888-608-5282 toll free
​P.O. Box 1893, Capaitola, CA 95010
The Salvation Army job 
search and referrals ​
​831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Financial Aid

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​Mountian Bible Church 
Limited financial aid to those who demonstrate need ​
408-353-2302
​ 23946 Summit Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95033
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church  
Limited: case-by-case
 831-475-6962
​2401 Cabrillo College Dr., Soquel, CA
Holy Cross Food Pantry* 2 
Financial aid for DMV ID's, Driver's licenses, Car registration, car insurance, car repair, bike locks, and lockers at HSC. No phone bills ​
​831-469-0631
​10 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Star of the Sea/ St. Vincent de Paul Food   
(423-0878) for clients who need assistance
 Pantry  Hotline -438-1018
515 Frederick St., Santa Cruz 95062
St. Augustin Catholic Church  . 831-438-3633, 
Help possible with utilities bills, rent, etc
​St.Vincent de Paul hot line 831-423-0878
​275 Glenwood Dr. Scotts Valley CA 95066-3235
​Resurrection Catholic Church 
M,W,F 10 am to noon ​
 to apply 831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
St Joseph's Catholic Church  
General, St. Vincent, need line
 831-475-8211
435 Monterey Ave., Capitola, Ca 95010
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Food Meal Served

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
Calvary Episcopal Church   PM 
Coffee House Monday Bible Study, community worship 5:00 PM, Dinner 6:00 PM
831-423-878
503 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​St Francis Soup Kitchen   
Lunch seved M-F 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM
​831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The Circle Church   
Community Meals: Food served (12:30 am to 1:30) PM Sunday after 11:00 AM services, Dinner on Tuesday @ 5:30 PM after Music and Bible study at 5:00 PM
831-426-0510, : www.thecirclechurch.org
111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Santa Cruz Zen Center   
Weekly lunch served at Homless Garden project, Weekly dinner served at HSC
457-0206
113 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Universal Church of Baba's Kitchen  
Hot buffet Lunch @ St.Michaels Bounder Creek - Fri @ 1:00
831-421-2972
P.O. Box 1598 Felton, CA 95018 ​
Valley Churches United  
Provide information on meals served in San Lorenzo and Scotts Valley ​
831-336-8258
P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA
​Resurrection Catholic Church  
​call for info
831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 ​
​Elm Street Mission  
Breakfast Wed 7:00 AM, Breakfast Sun 10:30 AM, Dinner with religious service at 4:30 PM on Friday, Sat, Sun
831-420-0543
117 Elm St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
St. John's Catholic Church  
​lunch served Thurs 10:-00 AM to 2:00 PM
​ 831-335-4657 st.johns.ch@sbcglobal.net
​120 Russell Ave. Felton, CA (Corner of Russell and Hwy 9)

Food Distribution

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
Calvary Episcopal Church  
Food Pantry -10 am on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month
831-423-8787
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
​Mountain Bible Church   
​Small food pantry on-site - Deliver food from pantry to needy families and several feeding programs (Elm St. Mission, St Francis Soup Kitchen and Calvary Episcopal)
​408-353-2302
23946 Summit Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95033
​Santa Cruz Church of Christ   
Food distribution - Sat afternoons
​831-423-6046
637 Pacheco Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
​Holy Cross Food Pantry*  . 
Wed and Fri 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Fresh produce and canned and dried goods
831-469-0631
​210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church   
Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
831-423-6388
517 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Star of the Sea/ St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry  Food Pantry  
At 515 frederick St. Tue and Thurs 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Recipents may receive groceries once weekly)
831-438-1018
515 Frederick St., Santa Cruz 95062
Inner Light Ministries   
​Yes ?
​831-465-9090
5360 Souel Dr., Souel, CA 95073 
Word of Life Church of God in Christ  
Second Harvest Food Distribution on Fri 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ​
427-1903
231 Wilkes Circle, Santa Cruz CA 95060
Aptos Christian Fellowship  
Aptos Pantry last Tuesday each month 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM unless holiday months ​
831-688-3312
7200 Freedom Blvd., Aptos CA 95003
​Valley Churches United  
Food distribution: T, W, Th 9-12; Food for Children T, W, Th 9-12; Seniors Fri 9-11; Low income working people 10-12 Sat; USDA Mon 10-1; Eligibility SLV/ Scotts Valley Services limited to clients in the San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon area*
831-336-8258
P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA ​
St. Augustin Catholic Church   
Food Pantry - fresh produce, perishables, groceries, Wed noon to 2:00 PM
831-438-3633, St.Vincent de Paul hot line 831-423-0878
275 Glenwood Dr. Scotts Valley CA 95066-3235
​Resurrection Catholic Church 
M-W-F, 10 am to noon; groceries
831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 ​
​Santa Cruz Revival  
​Food on Pacific Ave. in front of Borders - Thurs 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
831-465-0616 or 888-608-5282 toll free
P.O. Box 1893, Capaitola, CA 95010 ​
​The Salvation Army   
Dry Pantry - one bag per month 9-11:30 AM Mon-Thurs. Produce every Wednesday
831-426-8365
​721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
St. Phillips Episcocpal Church   
Food Pantry Thurs 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - bags of groceries
831-438-4360
​5271 Scotts Valley Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95066
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Legal

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​St Francis Soup Kitchen   
Referrals
831-459-6712
​205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Holy Cross Food Pantry*   
Referrals
831-469-0631
​210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Medical

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​St Francis Soup Kitchen 
​Referrals ​
831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
Holy Cross Food Pantry*   
Financial aid for prescriptions and copayments
​831-469-0631
​210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Universal Church of Baba's Kitchen 
Devine healing offered at Friday lunches - St. Michaels Boulder Creek. Decharging negitivity by appointment
 831-421-2972
P.O. Box 1598 Felton, CA 95018 ​
​Valley Churches United   
Vouchers for Dominican Hospital Mobile Unit for St John's Felton and St Augustine Scott Valley sites* Services limited to clients in the San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon area*
831-336-8258
​P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA
​Resurrection Catholic Church  
Mondays - Dominican Hosp mobile clinic, 9 am - 3 pm
​831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 ​
​St. John's Catholic Church  
​Host Dominican Mobile Wellness Clinic every Thurs 9 am to 3 pm
831-335-4657
5953 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018 ​
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Mental Health

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​St Francis Soup Kitchen 
​Referrals ​
 831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Church of Christ  
Counseling
​ 831-423-6046
​637 Pacheco Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Holy Cross Food Pantry*   
Referrals
831-469-0631
210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Universal Church of Baba's Kitchen  
Healing for Veterans with PTSD. Decharging negitivity by appointment ​
​831-421-2972
​P.O. Box 1598 Felton, CA 95018
​The Salvation Army 
Assistance with applications for Lion's Club glasses ​
​831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
Santa Cruz Revival  
​Mental health and addiction counseling on street, at Homless Services Center, or by appointment
​831-465-0616 or 888-608-5282 toll free
P.O. Box 1893, Capaitola, CA 95010 ​
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Religious Services or Studies

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
Calvary Episcopal Church 
Coffee House Bible Study Monday Nights before Dinner ​
831-423-8787
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 
​The Circle Church  Worship  
​Services: Sunday 11:00 am Circle Church worship & Sunday 7:00 pm Holy Ground dinner-worship
831-426-0510, www.thecirclechurch.org
​111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Elm Street Mission  
Breakfast Wed 7:00 AM, Breakfast Sun 10:30 AM, Dinner with religious service at 4:30 PM on Friday, Sat, Sun
831-420-0543
117 Elm St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
​United Methodist Church  
Centering Prayer Thgurts 8:00 Am, Sat 10:00 AM. Upper Room Devotional 9:45 AM Sundays
​831-429-6800
250 California St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church   
Bible Study Monday 10:00 AM & Tues @ 2:30 PM
​831-475-6962
2401 Cabrillo College Dr., Soquel, CA
Santa Cruz Seventh Day Adventist Church 1 
Bible Studies Wed @ 7:00 PM and Sat @ 10:00 AM
​831-429-1442
024 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 ​
Santa Cruz Church of Christ  
All types - Sunday mornings ​
831-423-6046
637 Pacheco Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
​Holy Cross Catholic Church 
Monthly prayer/healing services and outreach to those who have been sexually abused ​
​831-423-4182
126 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church  
Bible Study Sun 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM; Wed 7:00 PM; First Fri Praise service 7:00 PM
831-423-6388
517 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
​Resurrection Catholic Church  
Sun: 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 6:00 pm; Mon-Fri: 8:30 am; Sat 5:00 PM.
​831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 ​
Santa Cruz Revival 
Religious services on TV weekly SC Channel 27 & 73 Sunday 9:30 AM and live - third Sunday from 5-6 PM - same channels. Bible studies - Wed at 9:00 AM Ferrell's Donuts on Ocean Street. Prayers and worship on Pacific Ave. Thurs 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM ​
​831-465-0616 or 888-608-5282 toll free
P.O. Box 1893, Capaitola, CA 95010 ​
The Salvation Army  
 11 AM and 6 PM Sundays - Bilingual, Wed 6 PM Bible Study in Spanish
831-426-8365
​​721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​

Rent Assistance

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​St Francis Soup Kitchen  
Referrals
​831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
Holy Cross Food Pantry* 
If eviction is imminent and paperwork presented ​
831-469-0631
210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
​Star of the Sea/ St. Vincent de Paul  
​Food Pantry  Limited assistance on one time basis after visit from SVDP. Hotline (831-423-0878) for clients who need assistance
831-438-1458
515 Frederick St., Santa Cruz 95062
​Valley Churches United  
Applications for rental assistance during food pantry hours* Services limited to clients in the San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon area*
831-336-8258
 P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA
Resurrection Catholic Church 
​M-W-F, 10 am to noon to apply 
831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 ​
​St. Augustin Catholic Church  
Yes ​
831-438-3633, St.Vincent de Paul hot line 831-423-0878
275 Glenwood Dr. Scotts Valley CA 95066-3235
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Overnight Shelter

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​Church, Peace United Church of Christ, The Circle Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Holy Cross Catholic Church, and United Methodist Church  
Faith Community Shelter - Monday through Sunday - seven nights per week for families and individuals - see schedule at http://www.afcsantacruz.org/#shelter ​
831-423-8787
​Faith Community Shelter Sponsored by Asociation of Faith Communities of Santa Cruz County (AFCSC) - Inquire at 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
The Circle Church Sunrise  
Hangout Tues, Thurs, Sat 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM: hot coffee, beverages, oatmeal, brief scripture and prayer, a place to take a nap
​831-426-0510
111 Errett Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church  
​Camp available on site
 831-475-6962
2401 Cabrillo College Dr., Soquel, CA
The Salvation Army 
Shelter in Watsonville ​
831-722-3922
Value

Substance Abuse

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​Calvary Episcopal Church   
​​23 Twelve Step Programs operate weekly at Calvary Episcopal Church, AA. NA. OA, etc.
​831-423-8787
532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​United Methodist Church  
AA meetings - 7:00 PM Wednesday nights ​
831-429-6800
250 California St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The Circle Church  
AA and NA meetings every day ​
​831-426-0510, www.thecirclechurch.org
111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz, California 95060
​Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church   
Six AA/NA meetings each week
​831-475-6962
2401 Cabrillo College Dr., Soquel, CA
​Santa Cruz Church of Christ   
Counseling
831-423-6046
​637 Pacheco Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
​Santa Cruz Zen Center    
​Ordinary Recovery
​Fri 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
831-457-0206
​115 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Episcopal Church of St. John The Baptist   
​12 step programs
​831-708-2278
125 Canterbury Dr., Aptos, CA 95003-4367
​Boulder Creek United Methodist 
N.A., A.A. and Al-Anon, Planning Celebrate Recovery ​
(831) 338-6232
12855 Boulder St., Boulder Creek, CA 95006 ​
Congregational Church of Soquel   
AA, Al-Anon
831-475-2867
4951 Soquel Dr. Soquel, CA 95073-2430
​The Salvation Army   
​AA Men's Group " Out of The Blue" 7 PM on Mon, Off campus "working" recovery centers in San Jose and San Francisco - applications accepted in Santa Cruz
831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
St. Philip's Episcopal Church  
AA, Al Anon, NA meetings ​
831-438-4360
​5271 Scotts Valley Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Transportation

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​The Circle Church  
Metro bus and sometimes gas vouchers
831-426-0510, : www.thecirclechurch.org
111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz, California 95060 ​
​Valley Churches United  
Metro bus vouchers, gas vouchers with verified Doctor's appointment or job interview
831-336-8258
P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA ​
Resurrection Catholic Church  
Bus passes, sometimes gas cards M-W-F, 10 am to noon to apply
831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 ​
St Joseph's Catholic Church  
​Transportation to Mass
831-475-8211
435 Monterey Ave., Capitola, Ca 95010 ​

Utilities

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church   
Small amounts on a case-by-case basis
​831-475-6962
2401 Cabrillo College Dr., Soquel, CA
St Francis Soup Kitchen   
​Referrals
​831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Holy Cross Food Pantry*  
Financial assistance to avoid discontinuation of services ​
831-469-0631
210 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Star of the Sea/ St. Vincent de Paul 
Food Pantry Limited assistance after visit from SVDP. Hotline (423-0878) for clients who need assistance ​
831-438-1458
 515 Frederick St., Santa Cruz 95062
The Salvation Army 
​PG&E assistance for 15 days or 48 hour notice
 831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
​Resurrection Catholic Church 
M-W-F, 10 am to noon to apply
 831-688-4300
​7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Valley Churches United   
Apply during food pantry hours Services limited to clients in the San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon area*
​831-336-8258
​P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Vouchers

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​St Francis Soup Kitchen  
Referrals
831-459-6712
​ 205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Holy Cross Food Pantry*  
Clothing, laundry, gas 
831-469-0631
High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​​
Aptos Christian Fellowship  
​Accepts children with vouchers at Aptos Chrtistian Childcare -
831-688-3321 - Jeanne Spitter 831-688-3312
7200 Freedom Blvd., Aptos CA 95003 ​
The Salvation Army Clothing  
​vouchers available 1st Wed 9 AM to first 20 served (1 voucher every 6 months., emergency clothing
831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
Valley Churches United  
Metro bus and sometimes gas vouchers with verified Doctor's appointment or job interview Services limited to clients in the San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon area*
​831-336-8258
 P.O. Box 367 Ben Lomond CA 95005, 9430 Love Creek Rd., Ben Lomond CA
​Congregational Church of Soquel   
Nob Hill gift Cards. May offer phone cards, bus passes
831-475-2867
4951 Soquel Dr. Soquel, CA 95073-2430
St. Phillips Episcopal Church   
​gasoline vouchers -Quick Stop $10.00
831-438-4360
5271 Scotts Valley Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Resurrection Catholic Church 
 Laundry: M-W- F 10 am to noon to apply
​ 831-688-4300
7600 Soqurl Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014

Showers

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
​St Francis Soup Kitchen   
​​M-F 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
​831-459-6712
205 Mora Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​The Circle Church  
Showers M, W, F 9AM -12:00 noon, clean socks with shower upon request if available
​831-426-0510, www.thecirclechurch.org
111 Errett Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​

Other

ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
PHONE / E-MAIL CONTACT
ADDRESS
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church  
Pastoral Counseling - limited ​
831-475-6962
2401 Cabrillo College Dr., Soquel, CA
Resurrection Catholic Church   
County Jail communion service on Mondays
831-688-4300
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Holy Cross Food Pantry*  
Razors, can openers, diapers, and toiletries ​
​831-469-0631
​209 High Street #104, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
​Santa Cruz Revival
 phone calls, socks, tents, jackets, jail & hospital visits, veterinary vouchers, pet food, and quarterly at HSC haircuts, foot washing, socks, a meal, prayer, Bible study, and vouchers ​
831-465-0616 or 888-608-5282 toll free
 P.O. Box 1893, Capaitola, CA 95010
The Salvation Army  
Assistance with "Assurance" phone applications and Lion's Club glasses
​831-426-8365
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ​
​Holy Cross Catholic Church  
Weekly visits to and religious services at Juvenile Hall
831-423-4182
126 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
*Notes:
​1. Holy Cross Food Pantry geographical service area is limited to Ocean St. to Davenport
2. Valley Churches United serves only San Lorenzo/Scotts Valley Bonny Doon clients Aug 27, 2014
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