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Santa Cruz, California

Good food. A place to belong.

We’re Team Just Us. We prepare and share meals with neighbors experiencing homelessness, and make room for the care and connection we all need.

Santa Cruz, California

Good food. A place to belong.

We’re Team Just Us. We prepare and share meals with neighbors experiencing homelessness, and make room for the care and connection we all need.

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.

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.

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.

Previous scheduled delivery: Previous Wednesday

Based on the regular Wednesday schedule. Please confirm completed deliveries with the team.

Know where to go.

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.

Prepared meals with vegetables and small sauce cups

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.

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.

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