Santa Cruz, California

Good food. A place to belong.

Team Just Us prepares and shares meals with neighbors experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz.

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Three Team Just Us volunteers preparing food in the kitchen

This Wednesday

Wednesday gathering

Regular weekly schedule · Santa Cruz time. Please confirm arrangements before traveling.

Weekly confirmation pending

Our regular Wednesday schedule is production and packing in Soquel, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, followed by drop-off at the Pogonip green gate in Santa Cruz, 1:30–3:30 PM. Please email before traveling to confirm this week’s arrangements.

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First-visit guide

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Packing & volunteering

Wednesdays, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church kitchen, 2402 Cabrillo College Dr, Soquel.

Meal drop-off

Wednesdays, 1:30–3:30 PM. The green gate at Pogonip, 381–399 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz.

Goods donations

Food, reusable water bottles, and everyday essentials help fill 31 bags each Wednesday. Email us to arrange a donation.

Locations & drop-offs

From our kitchen to our neighbors.

Team Just Us volunteers gathered around a table with food to share

Neighbors showing up for neighbors

More than a meal.

There is care in every chopped vegetable, packed container, and shared conversation. The people in these photographs are the heart of Team Just Us.

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Two volunteers adding rice to a shared meal

Care in the making

A little time. A lot of care.

Preparing, packing, transporting, and sharing food all take people working together. Explore what you enjoy doing and start a conversation about how to help.

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Prepared meals with vegetables and small sauce cups

Food packed and ready

What goes into a Wednesday.

The team prepares 31 care bags each Wednesday. Each includes food, water, and everyday essentials. There are several ways to help fill the next round of bags.

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Help make the next meal happen.

Give your time, contribute through PayPal, or arrange a donation of goods. Start with the way that works for you.

Ways to donate

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Help make the next meal happen.

Give your time, contribute through PayPal, or arrange a donation of goods. Start with the way that works for you.

Ways to donate

Community resources