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Brain Health Starts with Access to Nutritious Food
When people think about food insecurity, they often think about physical hunger. But food does more than satisfy hunger. The nutrients we eat help power our brains, supporting memory, concentration, [...]
CalFresh for College Students: What’s Changing in 2026?
As college costs continue to rise, CalFresh can help students afford groceries while balancing the costs of tuition, housing, transportation and other essentials. Beginning June 1, 2026, California is making [...]
CalFresh Work Requirements 2026: Are You Affected?
CalFresh, also known as SNAP or EBT, has long included work requirements for some adults receiving benefits. Beginning June 1, 2026, stricter requirements and expanded rules took effect in California, [...]
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Client Survey Reveals Households Cutting Back on Food as Costs Rise and Historic Federal Safety Net Cuts Loom
New findings show 96% of surveyed clients are cutting back on food to afford housing, healthcare and other basic needs SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 19, 2026 — A [...]
CalFresh, Snap, EBT, Food Stamps? Ang aming Food Connection Team ay Tumutulong na Magpaliwanag
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley can help you find free groceries at nearby food distributions and pantries, and support you in applying for CalFresh — also known as SNAP or [...]
Hinihikayat ng Programang SUN Bucks ang Pagkain Seguridad para sa Mga Bata sa Panahon ng Tag-init
Ang tag-araw ay dapat na maging masaya at walang malasakit para sa mga bata, ngunit para sa maraming pamilya, maaari itong mangahulugan ng karagdagang pinansiyal na stress. Sa isang rehiyon kung saan ang kawalan ng pagkain ay mas mataas kaysa [...]
Pagsasanay sa Kaligtasan ng Pagkain
Food safety is our top priority when it comes to safely handling and distributing food to our community members. Our online Food Safety Training is available for all partner agencies [...]
Nangunguna sa Lokal na Pagsagip ng Pagkain upang Tulungang Tapusin ang Gutom
Did you know that 30% of all food in the U.S. is wasted? And, nearly 6 million tons of food is wasted each year in California alone. At Second [...]
Food, Health and Medical Care: Why They’re So Closely Connected
When unexpected health issues arise or monthly healthcare costs go up, the ripple effects reach far beyond the doctor’s office. For many families, there’s no extra room in the budget — so something has [...]
Smart Ways to Give: Tax-Efficient Charitable Giving to Support Second Harvest
When you give to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, your generosity goes far. As a trusted nonprofit rooted in the community, we’ve built a strong reputation for turning every [...]
Food As Medicine for Joint Health
Food is more than nourishment. It’s a powerful tool for better health. Making small changes to what’s on your plate can help support joint health, reduce inflammation, and improve overall [...]
Pagpapalakas ng Iyong Immune System na may Nutrisyon
I-download ang flyer Ang isang malakas na immune system ay mahalaga para sa pagpapanatili ng pangkalahatang kalusugan at kagalingan. Isa sa mga pinakamahusay na paraan upang suportahan ang mga natural na panlaban ng iyong katawan ay sa pamamagitan ng isang balanseng [...]