Santa Cruz, CA – March 15, 2025 – Staff of Life Natural Foods, a pioneer in natural foods and a locally owned business for over 55 years, has once again partnered with Smart Chicken to donate over 1000 pounds of high-quality chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County through the Smart Giving Program.
The donated chicken is air-chilled, humanely raised, and free of hormones and antibiotics, ensuring that local families in need receive nutritious, high-quality protein.
“We are grateful to Staff of Life Natural Foods and Smart Chicken for their generous donation,” said Erica Padilla-Chavez, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. “With potential federal budget cuts on the horizon, the need in our community is growing. Access to high-quality protein is crucial for the health of the families we serve, and this donation will make a meaningful difference.”
“At Staff of Life, giving back to our community has always been at the heart of what we do,” said Gary Bascou, Co-owner of Staff of Life Natural Foods. “Being able to provide high-quality food to those in need—especially as our community continues to recover from recent challenges—is incredibly important to us. We are proud to partner with Smart Chicken and Second Harvest Food Bank to make a meaningful impact.”
About the Smart Chicken Smart Giving Program
Smart Chicken is committed to giving back to the communities where its products are sold. Through the Smart Giving Program, the company donates premium, air-chilled, humanely raised chicken to local food banks across the country, ensuring that families in need have access to high-quality protein. This initiative aligns with Smart Chicken’s mission of sustainability, animal welfare, and social responsibility.