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Special Blog Post By: Claire Wagner Food banks from across the country, including Second Harvest, have nominated programs to Feeding America and Walmart that focus on childhood hunger. The public has the opportunity to vote for their favorites on Facebook and the 40 food banks that receive the most number of votes will each receive a $45,000 . . . → Read More: A New Way to Help Us Feed Local Kids: Vote Every Day in April at www.shfb.org/VOTE Did you know Second Harvest Food Bank serves nearly 100,000 children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties? With Memorial Day behind us, summer’s arrival means no school for local students. However, instead of celebrating the final school bell, many children are worried about being able to eat now that they will lose access to nutritionally . . . → Read More: Foods of the Month: Kid-Friendly Snacks If the current weather is any indication, spring is giving way to brighter and warmer days. The sunniest season of all signals a time when most young children will be on summer break. When class is not in session, 1 out of every 5 children will not have access to the healthy and filling meals they . . . → Read More: Foods of the Month: Canned Proteins The students at KIPP Heartwood Academy are our fourth Brocade and 49ers MVCs. We are happy to announce KIPP Heartwood Academy as our 4th Brocade and 49ers Most Valuable Coordinators! For the past few years, the middle school students at KIPP Heartwood Academy in San Jose have participated in several food drives. This . . . → Read More: Most Valuable Coordinators: KIPP Heartwood Academy |
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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