Our Response to the Government Shutdown

A sense of urgency characterized the last weeks of January, for our commitment to ensuring access to healthy food necessitated a quick response during the government shutdown. Media coverage [...]

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Enters Critical Holiday Giving Season with a Funding Deficit

Donations are down, but need remains high as many local families struggle to recover from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Highlights: Second Harvest’s annual fundraising goal [...]

Schools are a Great Place to Reach Hungry Kids

Oak Grove High School helps its students succeed with a monthly school pantry and rolling carts from Second Harvest. Read more about their impact on junior Alejandra.

Santa Clara County Library District’s Food for Fines

On April 7, our staff was very excited to attend Santa Clara County Library District's launch event of its first ever "Food for Fines" Program! From Left to Right: Diane [...]

Colleen Murphy: Celebrating 10 Years of Fighting Hunger

Ten years ago, on her birthday, Colleen received a phone call, informing her that she got a job at Second Harvest. With great excitement, she responded it was the best [...]