HODG Santa Cruz

Sunday Lunch Drive

Thank you so much for joining us in helping feed our neighbors!

Here’s everything you need to know:

  1. The lunch drive happens the FIRST Sunday of the month.

  2. You make lunches at home or in a group with friends!

  3. Most folks make about 5-10 lunches, but you can make as many as you’d like.

  4. Label the bag with the type of sandwich.

  5. Be generous. This is the only meal these folks get all day.

  6. Lunches should contain at least 6 items:

    • A drink — water, capri sun, soda

    • Sandwich — PB+J, turkey, ham + cheese are most common

    • Potato Chips — individually packaged

    • Fruit — oranges, apple sauce, bananas, no apples: too hard on teeth

    • Cookies — individually packaged

    • A snack — beef jerky, granola bar, nuts, etc.

  7. No glass.

  8. No alcohol.

  9. Some people decorate their bags. Not required- but much appreciated.

  10. If you would like to be featured on our Instagram, tag @hang.out.do.good in your posts or email photos to hangoutdogood@gmail.com.

  11. Lastly, drop your lunches off at: 123 Pilkington Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 by 9:30am

If you are making lunches on a Saturday night, please be sure to store the sandwiches in a cool place or refrigerator.

And don’t forget to do the following when putting together lunch bags:

  • Wash your hands

  • Wear gloves

  • Keep your hair tied back

  • Use pre-packaged food

  • And keep your working space clean and safe

HODG and The Hollywood Food Coalition on ABC 7 News

Volunteers with program Sunday Lunch Bags have provided close to 700,000 meals to those in need. Read the full article here

HODG Shoutout on Tig Notaro’s Podcast!

Watch the full episode on YouTube here.