Food Assistance in Santa Cruz County, California: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Santa Cruz County has 121 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and no Feeding America food bank is mapped to the county, so the regional food banks serving California are listed below. By USDA store type, the largest groups are restaurant (restaurant meals program) (23), supermarket (23), and grocery store (22). They are spread across 11 cities and towns, with the most in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Capitola. In California, SNAP is administered as the CalFresh; see the official California SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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121
SNAP-authorized retailers
0 mapped
Food banks serving this county - see statewide list
11
Cities
Food banks serving California
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Santa Cruz County in our data; these food banks serve California, nearest first. See all 17 for California.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Feeding America memberFood Bank for Monterey County
Feeding America memberAlameda County Community Food Bank
Feeding America memberSF-Marin Food Bank
Feeding America memberFood bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Santa Cruz County
Ajs Market
Grocery storeAptos Foods 2
Grocery storeBen Lomond Market
SupermarketCapitola Produce Inc.
Grocery storeCardenas 206
Super storeCarl's Jr. #1102116
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Casfs Farm Csa Program/market Cart
Farmers marketCostco Wholesale 0149
Super storeCvs Pharmacy 3039
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 3952
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 9331
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 9332
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 9597
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 9796
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 9853
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 9862
Other SNAP retailerCvs Pharmacy 9960
Other SNAP retailerD La Colmena Inc
Other SNAP retailerDel Pueblo Mkt
Grocery storeDeluxe Food Of Aptos
Super storeDenny's #8540
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Dollar Tree 1519
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3689
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 3759
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5081
Other SNAP retailerDollar Tree 5233
Other SNAP retailerDon Rafas Inc
Super storeEl Mercado
Farmers marketEl Pollo Loco #3817
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)El Primo Produce
Grocery storeEl Pueblo Food 11
Grocery storeEl Rosal Bakery
Grocery storeEl Valle Produce
Specialty storeEsperanza Community Farms
Farmers marketFarmers Market
SupermarketFelton Farmers Market
Farmers marketFood Maxx 486
SupermarketGrocery Outlet Of Capitola 567
Super storeGrocery Outlet Of Watsonville 188
SupermarketHarvest Moon Market
Grocery storeHernandez Market
Grocery storeHernandez Market Ii
Grocery storeJack In The Box #3487
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Jack In The Box #4401
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Jack In The Box #444
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Jack In The Box #574
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Jamba #124
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Jamba #7
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Jamba #929
Restaurant (Restaurant Meals Program)Johnnie's Supermarket
SupermarketCities in Santa Cruz County
Aptos
Ben Lomond
Boulder Creek
Capitola
Felton
Freedom
Los Gatos
Santa Cruz
Scotts Valley
Soquel
Watsonville
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in California can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full California eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No Feeding America food bank is mapped to Santa Cruz County in our data; these food banks serve California. The nearest 5 of the 17 member food banks serving California are listed above. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator.
This directory lists 121 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Santa Cruz County. The cities with the most are Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Capitola. Scroll to the retailer list for addresses and directions.
For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.
Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.