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FEBRUARY 2017

   

 

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Join Us on the Front Lines

Have you ever considered helping out at one of our food distribution sites? There are hundreds throughout Silicon Valley. Many of our most dedicated volunteers show up regularly to coordinate and give out food. Meet the volunteers of our program for seniors and disabled individuals at Trinity Church of Sunnyvale.

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What Poverty Feels Like

Sunnyvale Community Services hosted a "Poverty Simulation," an interactive immersion experience to help participants be more aware of the realities of poverty. A group of community members, including one of our staff, spent a morning role-playing "a month of struggling to make ends meet in Silicon Valley."

Rethink poverty.

 
 
 
 
 
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Speaking Out About Our Mission

We're one of nearly 40 food banks that made it into Feeding America's 2016 Advocacy Hall of Fame! We were recognized for our efforts to inform our elected officials and the community about hunger issues. Check out our annual recap and find out how you can get involved.

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Not All Bacteria Are Bad

In the past decade, we've learned a lot about microbes in our bodies and how they benefit our health and well-being. In this Nutrition Newbie post, read the latest research and get tips on how to change your diet to develop robust microbes to help improve your health.

Get your microbes on.

 
 
 
 
 
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Social Media Roundup

Last month, a study revealed dramatic growth in inequality and poverty in counties across the country. The U.S.D.A announced a pilot program allowing food stamp participants to buy groceries online from companies like Amazon. On a personal note, we tearfully said farewell to our resident Instagram celebrity, Warehouse Will.

Catch up.

 
 
 
 

 

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