Warriors, Kaiser Permanente, and The Athletes' Corner Bring Swishes for Dishes Food Insecurity Initiative to Santa Cruz for 2023-24 Season

Second Harvest Food Bank to Receive 10 Meals for Each Point the Warriors Score This Season

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Santa Cruz Warriors, Kaiser Permanente and The Athletes’ Corner are teaming up to bring the Swishes for Dishes initiative back to Santa Cruz for the 2023-24 season. In an effort to combat food insecurity throughout the Central Coast, 10 meals will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County for each point the Santa Cruz Warriors score this season. 

"We're excited to continue the Swishes for Dishes initiative in Santa Cruz for the fourth season,” said Chris Murphy, President of the Santa Cruz Warriors. “This program is vital in combating local food insecurity. Teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank, Kaiser Permanente, and the Athletes’ Corner, we aim to donate 50,000 or more meals to help families in need in Santa Cruz County.”

Originally launched in 2020, the Santa Cruz Warriors, Kaiser Permanente, and The Athletes’ Corner have donated 162,020 meals to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County over the past three seasons.

“Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping members and the communities we serve have access to the nutritious food they need to live a full and healthy life,” said Eric Henry, Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Kaiser Permanente San Jose and Central Coast service areas. “We know partnerships like these are important because when people are hungry, lack proper nutrition, or cannot access the food they need to address medical needs, they are less likely to get or stay healthy.”

The Santa Cruz Warriors open the season against the Stockton Kings at home on November 10 at 7 p.m. PT. All fans in attendance will receive an Opening Night T-shirt, courtesy of Kaiser Permanente. Limited tickets for Opening Night are still available by visiting santacruzbasketball.com or calling (831) 713-4400. Stay up to date with the latest Santa Cruz Warriors news, scores, and exclusive content by downloading the official Santa Cruz Warriors app for iOS and Android.

About Kaiser Permanente 
    For 75 years, Kaiser Permanente has been committed to shaping the future of health and health care — and helping our members, patients, and communities experience more healthy years. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Since July 21, 1945, Kaiser Permanente’s mission has been to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

About The Athletes’ Corner

The Athletes' Corner is a 501c3 non-profit organization that works with professional athletes and teams to strengthen families who are struggling mentally, spiritually, and physically through the vehicle of sports. Through The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger initiative, The Athletes’ Corner and Feeding America are providing meals to millions of people struggling with food insecurity through a unique approach linked to in-game performance of athletes and teams they partner with. The Athletes' Corner also creates uplifting media content that is focused on faith and family, to be a light for those who need more uplifting mentally and spiritually. Visit theathletescorner.org or their Instagram to learn more.