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APRIL 2018

   

 

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Innovating to Reach All in Need

Our Programs & Services team recently launched the Food Sharing Lab, a pilot program at Sunset Ridge Elementary School in Pacifica. We are reaching many people in our community, but there are also many who need help and are not using our programs. So, we are innovating and testing new ways of service to better understand how we can truly create a hunger-free community.

Learn more.

 
 
 
 
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Feed Future Entrepreneurs

In case you didn't know, our Stand Up for Kids Campaign is happening now through May! Our goal is to raise $7.7 million to ensure that kids get the healthy food they need to thrive. There are many ways you can get involved.

Join us.

 
 
 
 
 
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Helping Seniors in Mountain View

Local Hunger Fighter Janice Soderberg is a natural leader with a big heart. A part-time tutor and a property manager, she oversees everything from recruiting volunteers to registering clients at the Mountain View Senior Center.

Get to know Janice.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Donate Food, Waive Fines

Do you have overdue fines or has a lost item kept you away from the library? Santa Clara County Library District launched its "Food For Fines" Program to bring you back to the library and collect food for our neighbors.

Book it.

 
 
 
 
 
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A Visit to the Capitol

This year's National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference was a unique experience for staff member Zia Williams. From meetings with congressional representatives to attending plenary sessions, Zia made her rounds like a pro.

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