Stories

50 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

In 1974, several resourceful and innovative community members realized that while thousands of neighbors were hungry, local growers were throwing away millions of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. True [...]

50 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors2026-01-21T09:35:48-08:00

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 2025-08-07T14:00:50-07:00

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

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