Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is issuing an urgent call for monetary donations as demand for its services continue to rise to near-peak pandemic levels. Financial donations have dropped 37% compared to two years ago when the number of people the food bank served was similar.
A recent survey of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s clients shows increased costs and high gas prices are taking a significant toll on local families, with 93% reporting that they have bought less food due to the impact of inflation.
The pandemic has affected us in ways that we see in the news every day: high gas prices, record inflation, and supply chain problems. But a hidden result of [...]
No one ever expects to have to ask for help — most people exhaust their resources before taking this step. But the financial devastation caused by the pandemic, along [...]
A recent survey of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s clients shows increased costs and high gas prices are taking a significant toll on local families, with 93% reporting that they have bought less food due to the impact of inflation.
One of the best ways to reduce food waste is by understanding the meaning behind food date labels, known as ‘expiration dates’ to most. This handout will help you [...]
These fun baby food recipes are filled with nutrient-dense foods that the food bank provides weekly. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create easy, low-cost, and tasty meals [...]
To make it easier than ever for local families to access free summer meals, Second Harvest recently launched a site locator on its website. Families can go to www.shfb.org/mealsforkids and enter their location using their address, city or zip code.
Mindful eating means being fully attentive with our food - inviting us to be present while cooking, serving, or eating. It allows us to truly savor our food without judgment [...]
Do you know anyone who is food insecure? You might be surprised, because the signs of food insecurity aren’t always obvious.What is food insecurity? Is it the same as hunger?Hunger [...]