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page last updated 4-16-2022
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Pajaro Valley https://pvloavesandfishes.org/pantry.htm
"Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes is a community-based organization dedicated to alleviating hunger among working poor families, farm workers, and elderly, disabled and homeless individuals of the Pajaro Valley.
We help sustain the lives of thousands of individuals by assisting them with nutritious food, education and referrals in cooperation with other agencies.
We envision a Pajaro Valley community in which all people have access to healthy food and the other basic necessities of life. We are committed to working collaboratively to develop a healthier, more food-secure community through direct service and advocacy. Each day we manifest the values of service, compassion and justice in our work."
We help sustain the lives of thousands of individuals by assisting them with nutritious food, education and referrals in cooperation with other agencies.
We envision a Pajaro Valley community in which all people have access to healthy food and the other basic necessities of life. We are committed to working collaboratively to develop a healthier, more food-secure community through direct service and advocacy. Each day we manifest the values of service, compassion and justice in our work."
Current Programs in 2022
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Through our PANTRY Program, we provide farm-fresh produce and staple foods, as well as basic nutrition education, CalFresh enrollment assistance and referrals to community services. 79% are residents of Watsonville; 42% are children; 13% are seniors. 31% are single households; 28% are households of 2-3; 28% are households of 4-5; 13% are households of 6-8. 419 individuals (7%) are experiencing homelessness.
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Through our LUNCH Program lunch is served every Monday through Friday, including weekday holidays, year-round. The chef and a team of volunteers prepare and serve a free, hot lunch complete with high-quality protein, hearty grains, fresh vegetables, salad, fruit, and bread. Of those eating LUNCH with us, 80% are male, 20% are female; 4% are children. And 73% are Hispanic, 23% Anglo and 4% Other.
Read more @ https://pvloavesandfishes.org/ 
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