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APRIL 2016

   

 

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School Success Begins with a Full Tummy

What can we do to ensure that the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs has access to the nutritious food they need to succeed in school? At our annual Hunger Action Summit at Santa Clara University, celebrated author Chef Ann Cooper (aka "Renegade Lunch lady") and many other education leaders, anti-hunger advocates, and food policy experts tackled this question head-on.

Learn more.

 
 
 
 
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When Helping Others is in Your Blood

Some prefer suffering in silence over asking for help. When Pastor Loni saw that struggling families in his San Mateo congregation were not speaking up, he decided to do something about it. He's making it clear that it's okay to ask for help.

Watch the video.

 
 
 
 
 
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Our New Policy Puts Nutrition First

We are excited about our newly adopted Healthy Food and Beverage Policy at the Food Bank! In our latest Nutrition Newbie blog post our Community Nutrition Manager, Elena Hollander, takes you through what's changing and why we decided to shake things up.

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Club Members Maximize Their Impact

This past winter 276 loyal supporters became monthly donors surpassing our $94,000 goal! Big thanks to our Monthly Harvest Club, whose commitment will help the Food Bank provide our clients with access to 410,564 nutritious meals in the coming year.

Join the Club.

 
 
 
 
 
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Giving Back with a Big Heart

Marie Lawton volunteers twice a week, assisting with office support for our Family Harvest Program. Growing up as one of five kids raised by a single mom, she remembers and appreciates the assistance her family received. She believes that if you're able to help, it's your duty to do so.

Meet Marie.

 
 
 
 
 
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Flashback with Us

Do you follow us on social media? If you don't, you're missing out on top news articles about hunger and other topics we all care about — food waste, poverty, nutrition, and anti-hunger policy developments — and updates on our work in the community. Check out what we shared last month.

Get caught up.

 
 
 
 
 
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Savvy Shoppers Can Help End Hunger

Save money AND support Second Harvest by using coupon codes for your favorite online retailers on Coupons.com. This is just one of many promotions you can take advantage of that support the Food Bank!

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