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Randy Silver never knew that the birth of triplets would change his life. They weren’t related to him, after all. What their birth marked was the beginning of his relationship with Second Harvest Food Bank. Many years ago the food sort coordinator for his service club (the Kiwanis Club of San Carlos) had triplets and sought out . . . → Read More: Randy Invites You to Volunteer Living on a severely limited income, Al relies on one of the Food Bank’s distribution sites for a steady supply of carrots, beans, fresh produce and “love.” Although Al has led a humble life, his heart is purely rich. He fondly recalls scenes from his childhood: his mother washing clothes in the sink or making tortillas on the family’s wood stove. What stands out most for Al is the warmth of those moments; feelings that he now experiences when receiving food and “love” from Second Harvest. . . . → Read More: Meet Al Simply put, Second Harvest Food Bank could not operate without the thousands of volunteers who generously contribute their time and energy throughout the year. This month especially, we would like to thank our volunteers and highlight the impact of their efforts. . . . → Read More: April is National Volunteer Month! In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s day of service, local volunteers and Second Harvest Food Bank staff spent their morning sorting several tons of donated, non-perishable food items and apples for distribution to the hungry in the Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. . . . → Read More: Volunteers Honor the Memory of Dr. King
On Friday, July 9, volunteers from Cisco Systems, Ernst & Young, and Lockheed Martin rallied at the San Jose Convention Center on short notice to rescue food. The food show held by the National Association of College and University Food Services was wrapping up, and Second Harvest Food Bank staff quickly sourced 24 intrepid . . . → Read More: Volunteers Rally to Rescue over 8,000 Pounds of Food in San Jose |
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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