Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste
Download flyer (English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese) Reducing food waste is not only good for the environment, but it can also save you money and help you [...]
Breast Feeding Your Baby: Essential Tips and Meal Ideas
Download flyer Breastfeeding is a great way to connect and nourish your growing baby. Learn about the importance of breastfeeding, the recommended vitamins and minerals your body needs, and [...]
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Asks Community to Give Funds as Donations Fall, Expenses Rise and Need in the Community Elevates to Near Pandemic Levels
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is issuing an urgent call for monetary donations as demand for its services continue to rise to near-peak pandemic levels. Financial donations have dropped 37% compared to two years ago when the number of people the food bank served was similar.
Second Harvest Launches Its Largest Holiday Fundraising Campaign Ever As More Local Families Facing Inflation Need Support
A recent survey of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s clients shows increased costs and high gas prices are taking a significant toll on local families, with 93% reporting that they have bought less food due to the impact of inflation.
“Either I eat or the truck eats” – Irma’s Story
The pandemic has affected us in ways that we see in the news every day: high gas prices, record inflation, and supply chain problems. But a hidden result of [...]
A Mother’s Story About Getting Back On Track – Meet Diana and her Daughters Keyla and Kendra
No one ever expects to have to ask for help — most people exhaust their resources before taking this step. But the financial devastation caused by the pandemic, along [...]
New Survey Shows That Inflation And High Gas Prices Are Taking A Toll On Local Families
A recent survey of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s clients shows increased costs and high gas prices are taking a significant toll on local families, with 93% reporting that they have bought less food due to the impact of inflation.
When Should I Eat This? Understanding Food Expiration Dates and Storage Times
Download Guide English| Spanish | Vietnamese | Chinese | Korean | Tagalog | Russian) Do you ever wonder what "Use By" or "Best By" dates really mean? Knowing how [...]
Meal Ideas for Baby Weaning
Download flyer These fun baby food recipes are filled with nutrient-dense foods that the food bank provides weekly. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create easy, low-cost, [...]
Families Can Find Free Summer Meal Sites With Second Harvest’s Easy-To-Use Online Locator
To make it easier than ever for local families to access free summer meals, Second Harvest recently launched a site locator on its website. Families can go to www.shfb.org/mealsforkids and enter their location using their address, city or zip code.