Stories

Stories of Resilience While the Need for Food Assistance Remains at Record Levels 

An astonishing 1 in 6 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties receives food from Second Harvest of Silicon Valley every month, half of whom are kids and seniors. [...]

Stories of Resilience While the Need for Food Assistance Remains at Record Levels 2024-04-03T09:21:42-07:00

Navigating Food Scarcity: Matt’s Story of Resilience and Community Support 

Matt Sciamanna remembers the day he got the call well. He was 20 and a sophomore in college at San Jose State University studying nutrition science. His mom phoned to [...]

Navigating Food Scarcity: Matt’s Story of Resilience and Community Support 2023-12-21T13:59:43-08:00

Legacy Donors Leave a Lasting Impact

In 1993 they made their first donation and became devoted donors over the next 30 years. When it came time to think about leaving a legacy, it seemed logical to include a bequest from their estate naming Second Harvest as a significant beneficiary.

Legacy Donors Leave a Lasting Impact2023-11-17T16:25:09-08:00

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.

Recipes and Stories that Nurture Community Connection2024-04-16T10:17:56-07:00