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JULY 2017

   

 

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When Hunger Hits — A viral Campaign

Internet sensation and photographer extraordinaire Ben Von Wong donated his time and talent to the Food Bank in the form of some amazing pictures. We're very excited to share Ben's campaign to raise awareness about childhood hunger!

Go viral.

 
 
 
 
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Giving Time: Steve Norris

Second Harvest's 16-year veteran, Team Leader volunteer Steve Norris knows what it's like to be hungry. His personal connection drives him to help those who struggle with hunger, as he simultaneously revels in the healing powers of volunteerism.

Read Steve's story.

 
 
 
 
 
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Local Hunger Fighter: Jackie Garcia

Jackie is the Front Office Manager at Ecumenical Hunger Project in East Palo Alto, helping monolingual Spanish speaking families access the food pantry. Jackie's own past compels her to help end hunger in our community.

Meet Jackie.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Summer Meals — Going Mobile in Mountain View

Sophia and Debbie are the dynamic duo behind the summer meals program at the Mountain View Whisman School District. It's not just any summer meals program — it's a mobile summer meals program!

Ride along.

 
 
 
 
 
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Raising a Healthy Eater

In our latest Nutrition Newbie post, our top notch team of nutritionists give you three easy rules to help you raise your kids to be healthy eaters. Here's a hint: Creativity is the key to success!

Get the rules.

 
 
 
 
 
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Social Media Roundup

A week doesn't go by that we don't hear about children struggling to eat when school's out for summer. What happens if federal funding gets cut for social programs? What are Double Up Bucks? How about an artichoke cooking demonstration?

Read on!

 
 
 
 

 

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