Prescribing Nourishment: Stanford Medicine and Second Harvest Partner to Improve Health with Food
Produce distributed at Welch Park distribution site in San Jose.
The Farmworkers Table: A Celebration of Food and Community
A community impact report highlighting our nutrition education work with farmworkers Our inspiration for creating this report was to share learnings from a pilot program we launched in partnership [...]
The Importance of Nutrition Security in Nourishing Our Communities
Nourishing our communities is at the heart of what food banks do day-in and day-out. The charitable food system, which began as a way to address food insecurity and [...]
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 [...]
The Healing Power of Traditional Foods – Disney and Diego’s Story
Disney and Diego remember sitting at a dining table in their native Acacias, a remote town in the flatlands of Colombia. It was February 2020. Most of the world was [...]
Recipes and Stories that Nurture Community Connection
The stories in this cookbook from our wonderful clients Livier and Colette, along with our incredible partners Tadashi of Recovery Café and Bella Terra Apartments, exemplify our philosophy of empowering the community we serve to embrace nutritious food and foster a love for cooking.
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, [...]
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 our [...]
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 [...]