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SEPTEMBER 2017

   

 

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It's Hunger Action Month!

If you're reading this, you're already involved in our mission to end hunger in Silicon Valley. September is the time to help spread the word! Despite the strength of our local economy, the unfortunate reality is we're feeding more people in our community than ever before. We're all in this fight together.

Take action!

 
 
 
 
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Local Hunger Fighter: Marisela Aliki

Marisela is an eligibility worker in Santa Clara County. What's an eligibility worker and how does it relate to Second Harvest? Great questions! One of the many ways Second Harvest integrates with social services is highlighted here.

Meet Marisela.

 
 
 
 
 
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Summer Meals Spotlight: The Big Lift

In our final summer meals spotlight, Kennelyn Celeste, principal at Los Cerritos Elementary, explains their partnership with The Big Lift Initiative. The Big Lift intends to prevent "summer learning loss" while offering meals for all attending students throughout San Mateo County.

Find out more.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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National Food Safety Month

Did you know that in addition to being Hunger Action Month, September also bears the honor of being National Food Safety Month? In our latest Nutrition Newbie post you'll learn all about avoiding food poisoning with simple tips!

Keep it clean!

 
 
 
 
 
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Social Media Roundup

Newsflash: It's really expensive to live in San Jose. Energy price hikes can lead to people skipping meals. Hunger on campus is solvable. We had watermelons for our neighbors in need. And lots more.

Read on!

 
 
 
 

 

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