RENTAL ASSISTANCE
- Support for tenants in advocating for themselves
Santa Cruz County Tennant Resources
Offers various programs for low income households, including utility bill payment assistance, HEAP, Weatherization Program, and consumer education and advocacy.
135 Aviation Way # 7, Watsonville
(831) 761-7080 |
Offers a range of services to the community including utility bill payment application assistance and referrals to organizations that can help with other needs.
519 Main St Suite A, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 688-8840 |
Provides transitional housing for homeless families with children. Also offers a one-time rental payment assistance to prevent eviction or obtain housing.
700 Federick st. #301, Santa Cruz
(831) 458-7124 or (831) 728-9791 |
Details internet plans and technology programs available to low-income individuals and families.
Provides utility bill payment assistance, food pantry, tutoring, and clothing.
721 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz
(831)426-8365 |
Provides emergency assistance for rent and utility bills and medical prescriptions.
210 High St., Santa Cruz
(831) 426-8365 |
TEMPORARY HOUSING
Provides a 32-bed temporary homeless shelter. Shelter guests receive breakfast and dinner.
Place of acceptance, hope, and healing. We serve individuals who are experiencing homelessness, challenged by loss, poverty, and stigma associated with a diagnosis of mental illness.
Provides a homeless shelter for men and women.
111 Railroad Avenue, Watsonville
Offers a six-month transitional housing program for women and children, and supportive housing for women transitioning out of a rehabilitation or aftercare program.
LOCAL FREE FOOD RESOURCES
Food served for free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings to anyone who wanders in. Doors close at 5:30pm. Best breakfast in town on Wednesday mornings.
117 Elm St. in Santa Cruz
Breakfast begins at 8am and the meal usually includes hot and cold cereal, pancakes and eggs. An early dinner is served at 3:30pm for any families with children, and for people taking advantage of the overnight program offered by some local churches. Dinner for the general public is served at 5pm.
115C Coral St, Santa Cruz
Offers a free hot meal daily to anyone in need as funds allow.
214 Union St, Watsonville
Serves lunch at noon five days a week. Located behind San Lorenzo Lumber on River Street.
205 Mora St., Santa Cruz.
FREE CAMPUS FOOD RESOURCES
Aptos Library Plaza (Mondays)
November 13
December 4
Watsonville °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½±Breezeway between buildings B & C (Wednesday)
December 6
Free grab-and-go snacks, hygiene kits, and menstrual products and more!
Aptos Campus
Library, Building 1000
Accessibility Support Center, second floor of the library behind HUB
STEM Center, Building 800
Allied Health Building
Wellness Education Center
STARS program (Learning Communities), Building 500
VAPA, Building 5000
Gym, Building 1100
Computer Technology Center (CTC), Building 1400
Counseling, Building 100
Watsonville Campus
Integrated Learning Center Building A 2nd floor
Student Resource Center Building A 1st floor
Fall 2023 Drop-in appointments available with CalFresh 9am-12pm
November 20 & 27, 2023
December 18, 2023
Free grab & go food Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
COMMUNITY SHOWERS
Offers use of phones, shower, mail services and drop-in meals, among other services.
115A Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-6020 |
Showers are offered Monday through Friday 11:30am and 1pm. Clothing is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11:30am to 1pm. Located Behind San Lorenzo Lumber on River Street.
205 Mora St., Santa Cruz.
(831) 459-6712 |
HOMELESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH SITES & KEY SERVICE AGENCIES
RIVER STREET SHELTER
115-C Coral Street, Santa Cruz
831-459-6644
DAVENPORT RESOURCE SERVICE CENTER
100 Church Street, Davenport
831-425-8115
ST. FRANCIS KITCHEN
2051 Mora St., Santa Cruz
831-459-6712
VALLEY RESOURCE CENTER
PO Box 105, Ben Lomond
831-336-2553
DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
1555 Soquel Road, Santa Cruz
831-462-7700
ELM STREET MISSION
117 Elm Street, Santa Cruz
HOMELESS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
115 Coral Street, Santa Cruz
831-458-6020
HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT
101 Washington St., Santa Cruz
831-426-3609
INTERFAITH SATELLITE SHELTER PROGRAM
115 Coral St., pick up point
831-468-6020
JANUS, INC.
200 7th Ave., Santa Cruz
831-462-1060
MHCAN (MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK)
1051 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz
831-469-0462
PAGE SMITH COMMUNITY HOUSE
111 Coral Street, Santa Cruz
831-469-HOPE
REBELE FAMILY SHELTER
115-B Coral Street, Santa Cruz
831-458-6020 x1101
SC AIDS PROJECT DROP-IN CENTER
412 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-457-1163
LOAVES & FISHES MEAL PROGRAM
150 Second St., Watsonville
831-722-4144
PAJARO VALLEY SHELTER SERVICES
115 Brennan St., Watsonville
(831) 728-5649
SALUD PARA LA GENTE
204 E. Beach St., Watsonville
831-728-0222
SALVATION ARMY
HOME SHELTER PROGRAM
112 Grant St., Watsonville
831-724-3922
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
75 Nielson St., Watsonville
831-714-4741
(info found under Community Resources)
COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD
501 Soquel Ave., Suite E, Santa Cruz
831-457-0511
406 Main St., Suite 217, Watsonville
831- 728-4634
COUNTY GENERAL MEDICAL CLINIC
1080 Emeiline Ave., Santa Cruz
831- 454-4100
9 Crestview, Watsonville
831-763-8400
PAJARO RESCUE MISSION
111 Railroad, Pajaro 831-714-9576