What’s a Food Allergy?
A food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such [...]
Cooking with Kindness and Self Compassion – Livier’s Story
Every day, Livier gets up at 5 a.m., prepares her coffee and immediately sends a loving and encouraging group message to her 14 younger siblings who live in Mexico [...]
Diabetes Management Through the Lens of our Community Nutrition Work
November is National Diabetes Month, when communities and nutrition educators team up to bring attention to this disease. Here at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, we know there’s not [...]
A Peruvian Single Mother with Dreams of a Better Future – Colette’s Story
Our client Colette uses her free groceries from Second Harvest to connect with her Peruvian childhood. Colette arrived to the Bay Area in the early 2000s from her [...]
Recovery Café, a Place Where Love and Nutritious Food Abound
Our partner agency, Recovery Café, dedicates its efforts to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for those who have been traumatized by addiction, homelessness and mental health issues. [...]
Vídeo: Contenido de la Caja de Comida de Second Harvest
Esta clase le dará una idea de lo que Second Harvest entrega en la caja de la despensa. También se darán ideas de que hacer con la comida que contiene. [...]
Vídeo: Salteado de Verduras Second Harvest
En esta clase Diana le muestra como cocinar una receta fácil y nutritiva utilizando mucha de la comida que recibe en la caja del Banco de Comida. [...]
Vídeo: Frutas y Verduras que Duran más Tiempo Frescas
En esta clase recibirá ideas para que aproveche la comida fresca al máximo y minimice el desperdicio. Aprenda como el apio, la calabacita y el brócoli pueden duran mas tiempo [...]
Video: How to Receive, Preserve and Cook Your Groceries
This 30-minute class reviews food you might find in a box from Second Harvest. We'll talk about ways to make food last longer, followed by simple and tasty recipes. [...]
Video: Health Ambassador Training – Nutrition at Our Free Grocery Programs
During this 20-minute training, you will learn about Second Harvest of Silicon Valley's mission and gain useful tips to prepare you to become a Health Ambassador volunteer. Second Harvest [...]