Mindful Eating and Our Relationship with Food
Download flyer Mindful eating means being fully attentive with our food – inviting us to be present while cooking, serving, or eating. It allows us to truly savor [...]
Food Insecurity Myths: Top 5 Common Myths
Do you know anyone who is food insecure? You might be surprised, because the signs of food insecurity aren’t always obvious.What is food insecurity? Is it the same as hunger?Hunger [...]
Nourishment Throughout the Day
Download flyer Good nutrition can be spread throughout the day with well-balanced meals and snacks. By maintaining a healthy eating pattern, you can ensure that your body gets the essential [...]
Boosting Your Immune System with Nutrition
Download flyer A strong immune system is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. One of the best ways to support your body’s natural defenses is through a well-balanced [...]
Understanding Food Allergies: Common Allergens, Symptoms, and Prevention
Food allergies are serious and potentially life-threatening. They occur when the immune system reacts to certain foods as harmful, even if the food is normally safe for most people. [...]
Shobana Gubbi Named Chief Philanthropy Officer of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley announced today that it has named Shobana Gubbi as its new chief philanthropy officer. Gubbi will lead Second Harvest’s effort to raise an unprecedented [...]
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Must Raise $22M in December to Stay on Track With Its Fundraising Efforts
Food bank must raise 80% more in funds as it continues to serve 80% more people than it did pre-pandemic Highlights: Second Harvest’s annual fundraising goal is set [...]
The Long Term Effects Food Insecurity Has On Families – Ana and Oscar’s Story
Before the pandemic, Ana would save small amounts of her husband Oscar’s paychecks to provide for their children’s futures. However, after Oscar lost his job in April 2020, the nearly [...]
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Enters Critical Holiday Giving Season with a Funding Deficit
Donations are down, but need remains high as many local families struggle to recover from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Highlights: Second Harvest’s annual fundraising goal [...]
What the Pandemic Taught Us About Providing Quality Food
When the pandemic froze our economy, it overwhelmed our clients already struggling to make ends meet in one of the most expensive places in the country. As service workers and [...]