For Second Harvest Food Bank, earth-friendly initiatives mean much more than reducing our carbon footprint. In honor of Earth Day we thank the partners who have donated the resources to help the Food Bank go solar and use hybrid technologies, efforts with cost savings that mean millions of extra meals for people in need. . . . → Read More: Second Harvest – Going Green to Feed
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SunPower CEO Tom Werner, Cypress CEO TJ Rodgers, SHFB CEO Kathy Jackson, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed dedicate the new solar installation at the Food Bank's San Jose facility This morning we dedicated our new rooftop solar installation with the help of Cypress Semiconductor CEO T.J. Rodgers, SunPower CEO Tom Werner and . . . → Read More: Cypress, SunPower CEOs Dedicate Rooftop Solar Installation with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed Cypress Semiconductor Corp. and SunPower Corporation today announced a joint donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties valued at $1.1 million for the purchase of a SunPower rooftop solar system. The 322-kilowatt (kW) system will be installed at the non-profit organization’s headquarters, located on Curtner Ave. in San Jose, California. It is expected to save the food bank nearly $3 million over the 25-year life of the system—translating into nearly six million meals for the local community. . . . → Read More: SunPower Solar Panel Donation to Fund Nearly 6 Million Meals for the Food Bank |
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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