Strengthening Community Health Through Medical Partnerships
Nourishment is fundamental to good health not just in the short term; it contributes to better mental and physical health in the long run as well. Food insecurity has [...]
College Hunger: Food Insecurity is a Reality Across Campuses
College students in Silicon Valley are seeking a better life for themselves and their families through higher education, but don’t have the money to meet their basic needs in the [...]
Silicon Valley’s Low Unemployment Hides a Cost-of-living Crisis
Many people wonder why so many Silicon Valley households are struggling with food insecurity when the local job market is strong. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley serves an astonishing 1 [...]
Top 6 Reasons Healthy Food is Important for Students in School
During the school year, the focus for many households with students is a hectic schedule full of schoolwork, sports and socializing. The foundation for all of these activities is a [...]
Stress Eating and Our Relationship With Food
Chronic stress causes our bodies to release a hormone called cortisol, which increases our appetite. With stress eating, people often select foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat.
How You Can Help Divert Food Waste
Take action on climate change in your own kitchen today. It will not only save you money and keep your space organized, but a small amount of effort can make a big difference in our world.
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 [...]
Chickens and Turkeys for the Holidays
Our warehouses buzz with activity this time of year. The beeping of tractor trailer trucks coming and going, the zoom of forklifts moving pallets of food and the voices of [...]
More Than We Ever Thought Possible
by Bruno Pillet, Vice President of Programs and Services The significant increase in the demand caused by the pandemic taught us about the elasticity of our distribution [...]
Recap: 2019 Make Hunger History Awards
On Thursday, March 21, we hosted the 2019 Make Hunger History Awards at our Cypress Center. The event recognized our amazing fundraiser and food drive coordinators for their hard [...]