CAPITOLA, Calif.–Bay Federal Credit Union members and employees raised $18,690.61 for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive.
Thanks to Second Harvest’s incredible partnerships with farmers, retailers, and food bank networks, this translates into 74,762 healthy meals for families in Santa Cruz County. Members and employees also donated non-perishable food items to Second Harvest food barrels at each location during the food drive.
“We are so proud of our history of partnering with Second Harvest,” said Bay Federal President and CEO Carrie Birkhofer. “The commitment and local impact that this incredible organization has on our community is an inspiration to us all.”
Bay Federal Credit Union has supported Second Harvest Food Bank for 22 years. In Santa Cruz County, one in five people face hunger. One in four are children. Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission is to end hunger through healthy food, education, and leadership.