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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A sense of urgency characterized the last weeks of January, for our commitment to ensuring access to healthy food necessitated a quick response during the government shutdown. Media coverage [...]
By Ellen Coppins, Senior Communications Manager Hunger is a complex topic, but a variety of reports and articles released in 2018 can help us better understand why so many [...]