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This December our foods of the month are canned fruits and vegetables. These staples can be consumed year-round and remain a constant on our most-needed, non-perishable foods list. Since they do not require refrigeration and can pack additional nutrition to a home-cooked meal, they are both healthy and convenient. Our Community Nutritionist Janet Hung shares, “Canned fruits . . . → Read More: Foods of the Month: Canned Fruits and Vegetables With the holiday season upon us, we have chosen turkeys as our November food of the month. Did you know Second Harvest Food Bank holds a drive every year to collect turkeys for local families, children, seniors and individuals? Our 2012 goal is to collect 12,000 turkeys in two months. A turkey not only completes the holiday . . . → Read More: Food of the Month: Turkeys! At Second Harvest Food Bank, we prioritize nutritious and healthy meals for the communities we serve year round. Nutrition can come in many forms, which is why we chose low-sodium canned stews, chili and soups as our latest Foods of the Month. Why Canned Stews, Chili and Soups? These foods remain on our most-needed foods list year round . . . → Read More: Foods of the Month: Canned Stews, Chili and Soups With July here, summer is in full swing with warmer weather and inviting sunshine. The additional daylight hours means there is more time for young children to play and stay outside. With more physical activity, it is extra important for children to stay hydrated throughout the day and have healthy beverages to drink. While children are on . . . → Read More: Foods of the Month: Alternative Kid-Friendly Drinks 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 Earlier this year, we profiled peanut butter and beans as part of our Food of the Month series. Once again, we pull them into the spotlight to share the important role they play in providing a balanced diet for families and individuals we serve. In recent months, the prices for basic staples have risen by 57% for . . . → Read More: Foods of the Month: Peanut Butter and Beans You see it at the grocery store and feel it at the pump. Rising food and fuel prices are impacting your budget. We’re feeling the pinch, too. While the need for basic, everyday foods is at an all-time high, their prices are also skyrocketing. Rice and cereal are two of these staples, with prices that have . . . → Read More: Foods of the Month: Rice and Cereal To continue our Food of the Month series, we are focusing on beans for February. As with peanut butter, beans have a long shelf life, they fill an important role in a balanced diet and are easy to prepare. For more information on our most-needed food items, check out our website. If beans were to compete in . . . → Read More: Food of the Month: Beans for February Our savvy supporters often ask which foods are the best to donate. To shed some light on the subject, we are reintroducing our Food of the Month series. Most of the foods are shelf stable, pack plenty of nutrition and are easy to prepare. For more information on our most-needed food items, check out our website. . . . → Read More: Food of the Month: Peanut Butter for January |
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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