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Second Harvest Celebrates the Big 4-0!

Join us for this special event commemorating Second Harvest's 40th Anniversary on July 20th.

Posted by Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, June 13, 2012 at 06:58 pm

The first food bank in California and the second in the nation, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County has been in operation for40 years. From a truck in a parking lot in Santa Cruz to our modern facility in Watsonville, we have come a long way.

Today, with the support of our community, we provide healthy food every month to 55,000 people who need a little help.

Please join us for a special event commemorating our 40th Anniversary.

What: BBQ Lunch & Tours

When: Friday, July 20, 2012, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Where: Second Harvest Food Bank, 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville

Speakers include:

Michael Alexander, Second Harvest Food Bank Founder

Ken Kannappan, Plantronics CEO

Vicki Escarra, Feeding America CEO

Tickets are $20. Please RSVP by July 13th online or by calling 831-722-7110 x226

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