Residents of Santa Cruz County, California age 55 and older are eligible to sign up or renew below to receive a free weekly grocery bag filled with fresh produce and healthy staples. Grey Bears distributes these Healthy Food Bags at various locations throughout Santa Cruz County, conveniently near your home or workplace, 48 weeks a year. Home deliveries are available for seniors who are disabled and aged 50 or older. If you are a home-bound senior and require this service, please indicate it on the form.
Please complete the form below to get started, or sign up by calling our office at 831-479-1055. You can also email Sharon at sharon@greybears.org or call our main office with any questions- 831-479-1055.
Grey Bears also offers other ways for seniors to access nutritious food, including the free on-site Grey Bears Food Distribution Market, where Santa Cruz County seniors can select fresh produce and other grocery items for free from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a lunch served at 11:30 a.m. each weekday, Monday through Friday.