Essential Outreach
Supporting the Essential Needs of Santa Cruz County Residents
We provide basic hygiene and household supplies to those who need it most.
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Welcome to Essential Outreach!
At Essential Outreach, we believe that everyone deserves access to basic hygiene and household necessities. Our mission is to provide free and essential supplies to individuals and families in Santa Cruz County facing economic hardship. Essential Outreach hosts monthly distributions at various locations across Santa Cruz County. Join our email list to receive monthly updates with details about our next distribution, including the date, time, location, and a form to reserve your items. We soley run on the power of donations and volunteers.
Please consider donating to our causing or volunteering during one of our monthly distributions!
How We Help
We offer several vital services to support those in need:
Hygiene Basics: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and more.
Household Essentials: Cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and dish soap.
Community Engagement: We will be holding monthly distributions at various locations around Santa Cruz County. Join our email list to keep up to date on distribution locations/dates.
Get Involved
Ways to support our mission:
Volunteer your time.
Donate essential items.
Host a drive in your community.
Our Mission & Values
Mission: To ensure that no one in Santa Cruz County goes without basic hygiene and household essentials.
Core Values:
Community: Building stronger communities by supporting each other.
Dignity: Treating everyone with respect, no matter their circumstances.
Compassion: Serving with empathy and understanding.
Service: Giving back to those in need without hesitation.
Hygiene Kit Program
Our hygiene basics include the following essentials:
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
These items will be distributed through monthly events and eventually through partner organizations.
Household Essentials Distribution
Our household essentials include:
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Hand Soap
Cleaning supplies
Residents can request these items by filling out the assistance form, or by picking them up through one of our monthly distributions.
Request Assistance
If you or someone you know is in need of supplies, please fill out the request form.
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to give back? Volunteers are the backbone of Essential Outreach.
You can help by:
Assisting in picking up/organizing hygiene items.
Distributing supplies.
Helping with community outreach events.
Reaching out to local businesses for donations/sponsorships
Donate Supplies
We rely on donations of the following items:
Soap, shampoo, deodorant
Toothbrushes, toothpaste
Paper towels, laundry detergent
Sign Up to volunteer/donate and make a difference!
Corporate Sponsorship
If you’re a business interested in supporting Essential Outreach, we have corporate sponsorship opportunities available. Partner with us and show your community involvement.