Equipo de Nutrición y Apoyos Esenciales

Nourishment & Essential Supports Team

Pantry Hours & NEST Services will remain closed until January 26th, 2026 when the Spring semester begins.

  • Regular Office Hours will be announced for Aptos & Watsonville Campus

Welcome to the NEST

Second Harvest Food Bank - Fresh Market Distribution Dates for Watsonville

  • Dates pending for Spring 2026

Second Harvest Food Bank - Fresh Market Distribution Dates for Aptos

  • Dates pending for Spring 2026

CalFresh Aptos 902 NEST

  • CalFresh and Medi-Cal reps from Santa Cruz County - schedule pending for Spring 2026

CalFresh Watsonville A140 NEST

  • Second Harvest Food Bank CalFresh Case Specialist on-site - schedule pending for Spring 2026

Our mission is to ensure that every student facing essential needs challenges has equal access to the resources they need to overcome those obstacles. We believe every student already possess the inner strengths they need to succeed, and we back them up with individualized support as unique as they are.

For qualifying students, our services can include:

  • NEST Neighborhood housing rental board, county and community referrals, and grants for eligible students

  • Free Food Pantry and Fresh Markets on both campuses

  • One-time grants for technology, textbooks, transportation and utilities (submit Request for Assistance Form to see if you are eligible)

  • Individualized strength-based, trauma-informed care

  • Housing and financial empowerment support group and workshops

  • Snack and hygiene products

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Off-Campus Resources

Local Housing Assistance Services and Programs

Student Testimonial

Marie Riggs - Human Services Student

NEST Featured in the News
PVSS Transitional Housing Program

Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing Program for Eligible Female-Identifying Single/Parenting Students

  • Low income-based rent

  • Free utilities, including Wi-Fi and parking

  • Supportive PVSS Case Managers with financial empowerment coaches

  • Savings program

  • Accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) program, also known as “Section 8”

  • Contact Monica Mendenhall at momenden@cabrillo.edu or 831-477-3382

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Santa Cruz County Resources | Recursos del Condado de Santa Cruz

Trained specialists will match your needs to local services ⎯ including recovery resources. It’s free, confidential and available 24 hours a day in more than 150 languages. Text your zip code to 898-211 or visit 211santacruzcounty.org