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Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County

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Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County

Enhancing lives through healthy meals and friendly human contact. Nurturing elders at one of five dining sites, or meals delivered to the home.

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County is a program of Community Bridges. We help vulnerable seniors and disabled residents live independent lives. When given the choice, most elders choose to stay in their own homes rather than move to an assisted living residence or nursing home. Our program helps make that quality of life choice possible for elders who are unable to cook or shop for themselves.

In addition to providing a daily balanced meal that meets the California Department of Aging nutrition standards, our team of staff and volunteers bring a smiling face and human contact to home-bound seniors - in some cases the only human contact our clients may see that day. Additionally, our five dining centers offer a variety of activities and a free hot meal to anyone 60 years of age or older. MEETING LOCAL NEEDS
The California Elder Economic Security Standard Index, known as the Elder index, indicates that 42% of all elders aged 65 or older do not have enough income to meet their most basic needs. That’s over 11,000 elders struggling to make ends meet in Santa Cruz County and an additional 9,000 fall into the “eligibility gap” with incomes above the federal poverty line, but insufficient to cover basic needs. Our meals program is a critical piece of the effort to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. For more information about Meals on Wheels of Santa Cruz County, go to communitybridges.org/mow

06/02/2026

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!

There's still time to vote in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Vote in person, return your ballot at a Vote Center, or use an official ballot drop box before polls close at 8 PM.

📍 Find Santa Cruz County Vote Centers & Drop Boxes:
https://votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov
📍 Find Monterey County Vote Centers & Ballot Drop Boxes:
https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/elections

⚠️ Still holding your mail ballot? Don't rely on regular mail today. The safest way to make sure your vote is counted is to vote in person or return your ballot at an official Vote Center or ballot drop box.

Every vote matters. Make your plan and vote today!

05/28/2026

On World Hunger Day, we recognize that access to nutritious food is essential to health, dignity, and wellbeing. No one in our community should have to worry about where their next meal will come from.

Through programs like Meals on Wheels and nutrition support services, Community Bridges helps older adults, families, and neighbors access healthy food and vital connection every day.

Together, we can build a community where everyone has the nourishment and support they need to thrive. 🍎

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in sacrifice to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Memorial Day is also a reminder of the importance of community—of caring for one another and ensuring every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, support, and hope.

As we reflect today, we hold space for remembrance, gratitude, and the families who carry these legacies forward.

05/10/2026

Today we honor the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and all those who nurture and support families with love, strength, and compassion. Their care helps children grow, families heal, and communities thrive.

At Community Bridges, we’re proud to stand alongside caregivers through early education, family resource centers, counseling, nutrition support, and other essential services that help families build healthy, stable futures together.

To all the caregivers in our community: thank you for the countless ways you show up every day. 💐
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Hoy honramos a las madres, abuelas, personas cuidadoras y a todas aquellas personas que nutren y apoyan a las familias con amor, fortaleza y compasión. Su cuidado ayuda a que los niños crezcan, las familias sanen y las comunidades prosperen.

En Community Bridges, nos enorgullece acompañar a las personas cuidadoras a través de educación temprana, centros de recursos familiares, consejería, apoyo nutricional y otros servicios esenciales que ayudan a las familias a construir juntas un futuro saludable y estable.

A todas las personas cuidadoras de nuestra comunidad: gracias por las innumerables maneras en que están presentes cada día. 💐

05/06/2026

Community Bridges CEO Raymon Cancino, who also serves as Chair of Advocacy for Meals on Wheels California, joined Christine Winge, President of the Meals on Wheels California Board of Directors and President & CEO of Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, in Sacramento to speak with legislators, including Assemblymember Jose Luis Solache, a longtime Meals on Wheels advocate with 13 years of experience in the program.

We are grateful to Assemblymember Jose Luis Solache for his continued leadership, partnership, and deep understanding of the vital role Meals on Wheels plays in helping older adults age with dignity, safety, and connection. We also extend our sincere thanks to the legislators and staff who took the time to listen, engage, and consider what stable funding means for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, and communities across California, including Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas.

Their advocacy comes at a critical moment as the state approaches the May Revise and nutrition programs face the threat of potential federal cuts. Together with partners across California, they are helping champion continued investment in Meals on Wheels and the essential services that ensure older adults and vulnerable residents can count on access to the most basic need: food.

Learn more about the May Revise:
ebudget.ca.gov/budget/2026-27MR/ #/home

05/05/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, culture, and resilience of our Latino community—families who are at the heart of Community Bridges. Cinco de Mayo is a reflection of perseverance, pride, and the rich traditions that continue to shape and strengthen our community.

Through our family of ten programs—including Meals on Wheels, early education, and family resource centers—we provide culturally rooted support that uplifts, empowers, and expands access to opportunity.

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Hoy celebramos la fortaleza, la cultura y la resiliencia de nuestra comunidad latina—familias que están en el corazón de Community Bridges. El Cinco de Mayo es un reflejo de la perseverancia, el orgullo y las ricas tradiciones que continúan dando forma y fortaleciendo a nuestra comunidad.

A través de nuestra familia de diez programas—incluyendo Meals on Wheels, educación temprana y centros de recursos familiares—brindamos apoyo con raíces culturales que eleva, empodera y amplía el acceso a oportunidades.

04/22/2026

🌍 Caring for our planet means caring for each other.

This Earth Day, we recognize that environmental health and community health are deeply connected. Access to clean air, nutritious food, and reliable transportation are all part of a more just and sustainable future.

Together, we can build a community that supports both people and the planet.

04/16/2026

Freedom is not just a moment in history—it’s an ongoing commitment.

On Emancipation Day, we honor the resilience of those who fought for liberation and reflect on the work that continues today. True freedom is rooted in dignity, equity, and opportunity for all.

As a community, we move forward by uplifting one another, removing barriers, and ensuring every person has access to the resources they need to thrive.

04/07/2026

Health should never depend on where you live or what you earn.

This World Health Day, we stand for health equity—ensuring every person has access to the care, resources, and support they need to live well.

From food access to transportation and family services, community-based care makes a lasting difference.

Because when everyone has the opportunity to be healthy, our whole community is stronger.

04/06/2026

This season reminds us that renewal is always possible.

Easter is a time of hope, reflection, and care for one another. Across our community, families continue to show resilience—and together, we can ensure that no one faces challenges alone.

At Community Bridges, we’re here to support every stage of life with compassion and respect.

Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with hope and connection.

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1777 Capitola Road
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18314643180

Website

http://www.communitybridges.org/

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