Make a gift

Donate

Anyone who needs a healthy meal should be able to get one. Your donation can make that possible.

Make a gift

Stock contributions

Charitable donations of stock are exempt from the capital gains tax and are tax-deductible.

Give stock

IRA distributions

You can make a tax-free gift through your individual retirement account (IRA) if you are 70 ½ years or older. Second Harvest has a new tool that allows you to make your donation in under 10 minutes.

Give through your IRA

Legacy giving

Our free, online estate planning tool helps protect the people and causes you love. Get started on your will today.

Leave a legacy

Donor-advised funds

If you have a DAF through Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or any other institution, you can easily recommend a grant to Second Harvest.

Give through a DAF

Volunteer

Sort or distribute food

Help your neighbors get the nutritious food they need. Volunteer at a community food distribution, or sort food at our North San Jose warehouses.

Sign up for a shift

Start a virtual food drive

For individuals, schools and churches

A different way to volunteer: With our new platform, it only takes a few clicks to create and share your fundraiser.

Start a drive

Corporate drives

A creative way to give back to Silicon Valley’s community with your company, department or team.

Start a corporate drive

Celebrate by giving back

Asking friends and family to make a donation instead of a gift for your special occasion or holiday party is a great way to make an impact.

Donate your special occasion

Honor a loved one

Fundraise in loving memory of someone who has impacted your life and help provide food for neighbors in our community.

Start a memorial drive