Thanks to the generous support of local companies and individuals, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties has reached its Holiday Food and Fund Drive goals of $11.3 million and 1.6 million pounds of food. The holiday drive is a critical fundraiser for Second Harvest because the Food Bank raises nearly half its annual revenues during the holidays. . . . → Read More: Second Harvest Reaches Holiday Food and Fund Goals!
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Dancing Christmas lights and food drives have become a legendary combination in Sunnyvale. When Anthony Bernal learned that long-time community champion, Dave Severns, passed away this October he knew that the show needed to carry on for both the families who enjoy the lights and those who Second Harvest Food Bank serves. . . . → Read More: Most Valuable Coordinator: Anthony Bernal Second Harvest Food Bank has officially kicked off the Holiday Food and Fund Drive along with a winning team to help raise $11.3 million and 11.6 million pounds of food. Taking lead are Holiday Food and Fund Drive Co-Chairs Mike Klayko, CEO of Brocade, and Jed York, president and CEO of the San Francisco 49ers. . . . → Read More: Join the Holiday Food and Fund Drive Team! Although Labor Day provides a much-appreciated break from work, we want to share a way to keep employees happy at any time of the year. By encouraging your colleagues to play with their food, you can increase morale, satisfaction and productivity while feeding hungry people at the same time. Our CANstructive suggestion has one company building towers in mere minutes. . . . → Read More: Can you do the CANstruction? Some of Second Harvest Food Bank’s most visible supporters are campaign sponsors. Summertime’s Share Your Lunch sponsors are no exception. In addition to making our Food & Fund Drives possible, they also set a great example for how to have fun while feeding local children. . . . → Read More: Share Your Lunch Sponsors Make the Grade Share Your Lunch this summer by donating, lending your voice, or running a food & fund drive to raise the resources needed to help kids thrive even now that school and school meals are out. By running a drive you can easily multiply your impact by getting your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors involved. If a $10 donation can provide 20 meals for hungry children, imagine what your whole group can achieve! . . . → Read More: 1 in 5 Children May Go Hungry This Summer – Share Your Lunch With summer right around the corner, many people are planning for beach trips and barbeques. But for the one in five children who rely on free school meals for much of their nutrition, summer break becomes something to dread rather than a time filled with excitement. All children deserve nutritious food to learn, grow and thrive. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties asks you to Share Your Lunch with kids this summer. . . . → Read More: Share Your Lunch is here! In light of the recent tragedy in Japan we are reminded of the importance of emergency preparedness. While our thoughts are with the victims of the earthquake and its aftermath, we hope you will take some time to prepare your family for a potential disaster. 60% of Californians do not have enough water, let alone food, stored for use in case of an earthquake. One of our supporters shared a great reason to change that, while giving back. . . . → Read More: Preparing for the Unpredictable The Freedom from Hunger Awards will celebrate the community champions who helped feed a quarter million hungry neighbors each month by hosting more than 2,000 Food & Fund Drives last year. On Monday, March 14th, participants from the 2010 drive year will be honored at Second Harvest’s 20th Annual Recognition Event. . . . → Read More: Freedom From Hunger Awards, Our 20th Recognition Event Our young supporters at Saratoga’s Argonaut Elementary School rallied to show that anyone can make a difference in the lives of others. Their Holiday Food and Fund Drive focused on the impact each and every person can make and resulted in a “mountain of food” for people in need in our community. . . . → Read More: School Food Drive Gets Everyone Involved |
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the trusted leader dedicated to ending local hunger. Since its inception in 1974, Second Harvest has become one of the largest food banks in the nation, providing food to an average of nearly one quarter of a million people each month. The Food Bank mobilizes individuals, companies, and community partners to connect people to the nutritious food they need. Nearly half of the food distributed is fresh produce. Second Harvest also plays a leading role in promoting federal nutrition programs and educating families on how to make healthier food choices. Stay tuned here for the latest news — efforts to end local hunger, stories from the front lines, advocacy alerts, and promotions benefiting the Food Bank. We have distribution warehouses in San Jose and San Carlos, CA. Get Directions Visit our main website at:
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