The Aptos Farmers Market is pleased to welcome Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes, a longtime community organization dedicated to improving food security and supporting families throughout the Pajaro Valley.

Stop by their booth to learn how local residents, farmers market shoppers, and volunteers can help strengthen access to healthy food in our community. Representatives will be available throughout the market to share information about their programs, answer questions, and offer ways to get involved.

What to expect:

• Learn about local hunger relief efforts in the Pajaro Valley
• Opportunities to volunteer or support community programs
• Information about food access, nutrition education, and local services
• Ways to contribute through donations or community participation
• A chance to meet the volunteers working to support neighbors in need

Market visitors are welcome to contribute by making a cash donation or purchasing fresh foods at the market to donate — a simple way to share the abundance of the farmers market with families who need it most.

About Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes

Founded in 1989, Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes is a community-supported kitchen and pantry serving individuals and families across the Pajaro Valley. Through its weekday pantry, hot lunch program, nutrition education, and collaborative partnerships with local agencies, the organization provides nutritious food, resources, and compassionate support to farm workers, seniors, families, and others facing food insecurity.

Their mission is simple yet powerful: to help build a healthy and food-secure Pajaro Valley where all people have access to nutritious food and essential services.

👉 Learn more about Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes (link to https://www.pvloavesandfishes.org)