California’s New Food Labeling Laws: What “Best By” Really Means
If you've ever thrown away perfectly good yogurt because it was past the "best by" date, you're not alone. Confusing food date labels are one of the leading causes of [...]
Brain Health Starts with Access to Nutritious Food
When people think about food insecurity, they often think about physical hunger. But food does more than satisfy hunger. The nutrients we eat help power our brains, supporting memory, concentration, [...]
Food, Health and Medical Care: Why They’re So Closely Connected
When unexpected health issues arise or monthly healthcare costs go up, the ripple effects reach far beyond the doctor’s office. For many families, there’s no extra room in the budget — so something has [...]
Understanding SNAP: America’s Most Important Anti-Hunger Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called CalFresh in California, helps millions of people across the country afford the nutritious food we all need to go to work, pay attention [...]
Why Food Insecurity Is So High in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is known for being one of the wealthiest regions in the country, yet 1 in 6 residents relies on Second Harvest of Silicon Valley for food assistance, half [...]
Political Refugees Who Helped U.S. Forces Now Receive Nourishment from Our Community
Tucked behind Cryy Out Christian Fellowship in San Jose is a small but mighty free food distribution. The voices of the volunteers carry over the car engines. "How many households [...]