What We Do
A weekly grocery bag filled with fresh produce and healthy staples
Grey Bears distributes these Healthy Food Bags at various locations throughout Santa Cruz County, conveniently near your home or workplace, 48 weeks a year. Home deliveries are only available for seniors who are disabled and aged 50 or older.
Sustainability
Programs
Recycling
Every bottle, can, and newspaper counts. Grey Bears’ Recycling Center diverts millions of pounds from the landfill each year, turning waste into resources that sustain our programs and our planet.
Repair
Don’t toss it — fix it! Our Repair Café events empower the community to extend the life of beloved items, reduce waste, and learn valuable skills alongside talented volunteer fixers.
Compost
Transforming food scraps into nourishment for the earth. Our compost program closes the loop by reusing organic waste to create healthy soil — helping gardens and communities thrive while diverting food waste from the landfill.
Thrift Store
Shop with purpose. The Award- Winning Grey Bears Thrift Store offers gently used treasures at affordable prices, while supporting our mission to nourish seniors and protect the environment. Every purchase gives back.
Support Grey Bears
Your generosity fuels our mission. By donating, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor, you help deliver healthy food, build community, and promote sustainability for thousands of seniors. Join us in making a difference.
In the spirit of sustainability, come on down to Grey Bears this Saturday the 18th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to give new life to your pre-loved item! ♻️💚
Our amazing team of volunteer fix-it coaches will do their best to keep your treasures out of landfills and in your home. #SustainableSolutions
Nutrition serves as the cornerstone of our organization. Did you know that in the past year alone, we served 63,000 meals to seniors and community members?
We were so happy to welcome Lily Belli from Lookout Santa Cruz to our Chanticleer warehouse to experience a Grey Bears lunch firsthand. 🥗🍗
Click the link in our bio to experience our hot meals program through her eyes! 💛
We’re excited to announce a few events happening this month at Grey Bears! 🎉
• Saturday: 50% off our entire thrift store (Everything except compost)
• October 18: Repair Café
• October 22: Seniors Night Out – Pumpkin
Painting 🎃 (RSVP at greybears.org/classes or using the link in our bio)
We’d love for you to stop by and join us!
We are still in awe at the amazing time we had at our Harvest Festival. 🥕
We are happy to report that 357 community members received fresh produce bags, generously donated by our Healthy Food Market Sponsor, New Leaf Community Market. 🌱
625 BBQ meals were distributed, thanks to our BBQ Meal Sponsor, Bogard, and 63+ volunteers donated their time to support our community event. 💛
Thank you to each smiling face that came out to gather together and celebrate the roots of our Harvest Festival: community and connection. 🌾
We’re so grateful to be nominated for the FIRST EVER Lookout List!
Vote Grey Bears for:
🖼️ 🛋️ Favorite Thrift/Vintage for Home Decor
🤝💛 Favorite Youth Volunteer Program
Click the link in our bio to vote for us today! 💛
🎉 The 52nd Annual Harvest Festival was truly a day to remember!
Sunshine, soulful live music, crispy chicken, fresh salads, and a fun tie-dye station brought smiles to the faces of our seniors and community members alike. 🌞🎶🍗👕
The energy was unmatched, thank you to everyone who came out, celebrated, and made it such a joyful gathering! 💛
Swipe through to relive the magic! ➡️
#HarvestFestival #SantaCruz #GreyBears
Calling all Bears!! 🐻🎉The 52nd Annual Harvest Festival is TOMORROW! Please join us in community September 20, 2025, from 11 am- 3:30 pm at our Chanticleer location.
This free event will have live music by Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters, a free BBQ Meal sponsored by Bogard Construction and produce market sponsored by New Leaf Community Markets! 🥕🥕
We will also be having a free bike valet provided by Bike Santa Cruz County. Save your gas and the environment and cruise on over to a day of fun with Grey Bears!🚲 #SantaCruzEvents
We did it!! Thank you for all your support, stay tuned for updates on our truck joining our fleet. 💛
Social Connection
Community is at the heart of healthy aging. Grey Bears creates spaces for seniors to connect, learn, and celebrate — from shared meals and educational workshops to vibrant volunteer opportunities. Everyone belongs here.