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DECEMBER 2017

   

 

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Disaster Relief – Staff Spotlight

The Sonoma County fires were a horrible tragedy that changed the lives of thousands of people. Second Harvest sent our trained Food Connection staff to assist local residents in getting emergency food stamps from the government.

Read their stories.

 
 
 
 
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Giving Tuesday = Giving Thanks!

Thanks to all of our generous supporters on Giving Tuesday we exceeded our fundraising goal by 300%! We also made some cool videos promoting the day!

Donors rule!

 
 
 
 
 
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Winter Blues Got You Down?

Are you just not feeling it these days? "It" being anything? Seasonal depression is a legitimate issue many people face. This month's Nutrition Newbie gives you a plethora of tips to drown those blues. Hint: Sunshine!

Fight back!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Grocery Rescue Spotlight

What happens when a local Target store's power goes out and over 6,000 pounds of food could go to waste? They call us and our Operations team springs into action!

Savin' the bacon!

 
 
 
 
 
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On the Table: Silicon Valley

As you know, affordable housing is a major issue in the Bay Area. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation sponsored a one-day event bringing thousands of people throughout our two counties to eat and talk about local housing challenges and possible solutions. More than 700 hosts led conversations with over 6,000 participants.

Read more.

 
 
 
 
 
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Social Media Roundup

We need turkey donations... It takes a fortune to buy a home anywhere near San Jose... A young hero... Hidden hunger...

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