Each month, we host a free distribution of hygiene and household essentials at various locations across Santa Cruz County, supporting individuals and families facing financial hardship. Join our email list to receive monthly updates with details about our next distribution, including the date, time, location, and a form to reserve your items.
March 22nd, 2025 (Saturday): Dec. 7th, 2024 RC Family Center at 1205 Freedom Blvd. #3B, Watsonville,CA, 95076 from 11a-12p. Must reserve items here: http://Bit.ly/Essential-Outreach-Signup
Jan. 25th, 2025 (Saturday): The old Toys R Us parking lot at 1600 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065 from 11a-12p.
Dec. 7th, 2024 (Saturday): RC Family Center at 1205 Freedom Blvd. #3B, Watsonville,CA, 95076 from 11a-12p.
Nov 16th, 2024 (Saturday): RC Family Center at 1205 Freedom Blvd. #3B, Watsonville,CA, 95076 from 1p-2p.
Oct 12th, 2024 (Saturday): RC Family Center at 1205 Freedom Blvd. #3B, Watsonville,CA, 95076 from 1p-2:30p (They will also be holding a clothing swap at this time so you can check that out too!)
Oct 5th, 2024 (Saturday): Live Oak Grange at 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 from 11a-12:30p
April 2025: To be determined. Make sure to join our email list to receive monthly updates with details about our next distribution, including the date, time, location, and a form to reserve your items.
Our hygiene distributions include the following essentials:
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Deodorant
Baby/Kid Soap
These items are distributed at our monthy events and soon through local shelters and partner organizations.
Our household essentials include:
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Hand Soap
Cleaning supplies
Residents can request these items by filling out the assistance form and can pick them up through one of our monthly distributions.
We soon hope to start working closely with schools, food banks, and local shelters to distribute supplies and ensure everyone has access to basic needs. Our volunteers also host community outreach events to help spread awareness and make supplies more accessible.