Financial donations to Second Harvest are down 37 percent
compared to two years ago when the level of need was the same

하이라이트:

  • Monetary donations are down 37% compared to two years ago when the level of need was similar.
  • Critical government food donations and funding that helped Second Harvest get through the peak of the pandemic have ended and the food bank is now having to make up the loss of much-needed food and funds at a time when it is serving near-peak numbers.
  • Compared to last year at this time, the need for food assistance in our community is up 15% as inflation takes a toll on household budgets. The food bank is now providing food to about 500,000 people on average every month.
  • Second Harvest needs to raise $25M by the end of December to stay on track for the fiscal year.
  • Individuals, corporations and organizations can help by donating money or volunteering. For more information, visit shfb.org 또는 전화 1-866-234-3663. Every dollar donated makes an impact – $50 helps provide enough food for 100 meals.

SAN JOSE, Calif., December 16, 2022 — Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is issuing an urgent call for monetary donations as demand for its services continues to rise to near-peak pandemic levels. Financial donations from community members, which make up the majority of the food bank’s operating budget, have dropped 37% compared to two years ago when the number of people the food bank served was similar. At the same time, critical government food donations and funding that helped the food bank get through the peak of the pandemic have also ended forcing the nonprofit food bank to make up for the loss of much needed food and funds. Second Harvest still needs to raise $25M by the end of December to stay on track for the fiscal year.

“We are asking everyone in the community to give what they can today,” said Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. “During times of economic uncertainty, we’ve always come together to make sure our neighbors have access to enough nutritious food. This year is incredibly challenging—no one outside of Silicon Valley is going to come in to save Silicon Valley. It will take all of us.”

As the hub of charitable food assistance for Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, Second Harvest is once again providing food to over 450,000 people every month – a more than 80% increase over pre-pandemic levels. Record high inflation and surging gas prices are taking a toll on local families and more are turning to the food bank for support.

“So many of our neighbors were hit hard during the pandemic and now they are grappling with the high cost of food, gas and other necessities due to record high inflation. When you add job cuts in tech, the ripple effect is felt throughout our community. Compared to last year at this time, the need for food assistance in Silicon Valley is up 15% and we are feeling the strain of the ongoing response on our own operations,” said Bacho.

Second Harvest has been providing almost double the amount of food since the pandemic started, and last year the food bank’s expenses were twice what they were pre-pandemic. With inflation at a 41-year high, it is now paying even more for food and transportation costs.

“Even though most of the food we receive is donated by large farms and food retailers, we still need to purchase large volumes of highly sought-after staples like milk, eggs, proteins and other commodities—and costs are up. The price of eggs alone has increased more than 250% over last year,” said Bacho.

음식 대신 금전적 기부를 해보세요
The most efficient way to support Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is to make a monetary donation. Individuals, corporations and organizations can have a huge impact by making a financial gift. A $50 donation helps provide enough food for 100 meals. To support Second Harvest, visit shfb.org/donate 온라인으로 기부하거나 전화로 기부하려면 1-866-234-3663.

Charity Navigator Score:
For the 15th consecutive year, Second Harvest has received Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for financial stability, accountability and transparency — exceeding industry standards. Only 1% of the charities evaluated have received at least 15 consecutive 4-star ratings, indicating that Second Harvest of Silicon Valley outperforms most other charities in America.

도움을 받는 방법
Second Harvest는 Santa Clara 및 San Mateo 카운티 전역의 지역사회 조직과 협력하여 운영되는 자체 식료품 유통을 포함하여 사람들을 다양한 식량 자원에 연결할 수 있습니다. 푸드 뱅크는 또한 CalFresh와 같은 연방 자금 지원 식품 지원 프로그램에 대한 등록 지원도 제공합니다. 음식이 필요한 사람은 누구나 Second Harvest의 다국어 Food Connection 핫라인에 전화하세요. 1-800-984-3663, 월요일 – 금요일, 오전 8시 – 오후 5시 또는 방문 shfb.org/GetFood. 직원은 영어, 스페인어, 베트남어, 광둥어, 북경어, 타갈로그어를 구사합니다. 다른 언어에는 삼자 통역이 제공됩니다.

실리콘밸리의 세컨드 하베스트(Second Harvest of Silicon Valley)에 대하여

1974년에 설립된 Second Harvest of Silicon Valley는 미국 최대 규모의 푸드 뱅크 중 하나이며 지역 기아 종식에 있어 신뢰받는 비영리 리더입니다. 이 조직은 산타클라라 및 산마테오 카운티 전역의 900개 이상의 장소에서 약 400명의 파트너 네트워크를 통해 영양가 있는 식품을 배포합니다. 실리콘 밸리의 엄청나게 비싼 생활비와 팬데믹 시대 정부 지원의 급격한 감소로 인해 Second Harvest는 매달 평균 약 500,000명에게 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다. Second Harvest는 또한 사람들을 연방 영양 프로그램 및 기타 식량 자원에 연결하고 지역, 주 및 국가 차원의 기아 방지 정책을 옹호합니다. Second Harvest가 실리콘 밸리의 엄청난 수요에 어떻게 대응하고 있는지 자세히 알아보려면 shfb.org를 방문하세요.

실리콘밸리의 기아 문제를 취재하신다면, 현지 상황에 대해 이야기할 수 있는 전문 대변인을 제공해 드릴 수 있습니다.

다음 주소로 Diane Baker Hayward에게 문의하세요. dbakerhayward@shfb.org 또는 408-266-8866, 내선 368.

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