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150 Second St, Watsonville, CA 95076

(831) 722-4144

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Loaves and Fishes is dedicated to alleviating hunger among working poor families, farm workers, and elderly, disabled and homeless individuals of the Pajaro Valley.

Founded in 1989, Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes assists thousands of individuals by providing nutritious food, education and referrals in cooperation with other agencies.

Loaves and Fishes was initially established as an emergency feeding and aid program of St. Patrick’s Church of Watsonville. In the aftermath of the Loma Prieta earthquake in October 1989, Loaves and Fishes served more than 20,000 meals to thousands of local residents displaced by the disaster. In 1994, the organization formally separated from St. Patrick's Church and incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization andunder the guidance of a board of directors comprised of unpaid community volunteers.

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