Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Did you know 1 in 3 kids in our community is at risk of food insecurity? This #WorldsChildrensDay, we’re doubling down on our commitment to ensure every child has access to nutritious food. From Daly City to Gilroy, we’re working tirelessly to end hunger and give every family the chance to thrive. 🧡 🍎

🏃♂️🦃🏁 Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot with us next week on Thanksgiving Day! Join the race to make a difference — all proceeds go to local nonprofits like Second Harvest. And don’t worry, you’ll still be home in time for Thanksgiving dinner! 🥧🍂 #TurkeyTrot #GiveBack #FeedingSiliconValley 📸 Photo credit: @forksandtrails on Instagram

Sarah’s daughter, Ava, has always had a big heart. When Ava was nine, she witnessed the unhoused around town and wanted to find a way to help those in need. Sarah began to research and found that the food pantry at their church, Westgate Church in South Hills, would allow Ava to volunteer. Three years of volunteering as a mother-daughter duo has been a special journey for Ava and her mom at their church food pantry. ⛪🍲🍽️ Sarah shared, “Because of Ava’s motivation to help people, she quickly became an asset to the team, and we’ve been volunteering ever since!” #50YearsofVolunteering

🌟 Nourishing Neighbors Holiday Campaign is back! 🌟 From Nov. 16 – Dec. 25, NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 Área de la Bahía and Safeway are teaming up to support Bay Area food banks. Donate $10 at Safeway checkouts and help provide meals to families in need! #NourishingNeighbors

📖 On #NationalPhilanthropyDay, we celebrate the power of community and generosity. 🤝 In Winter 1989, thanks to the heartfelt plea of San Jose Mercury News columnist Jim Trotter, thousands of children's books were donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, Emergency Housing Consortium, and Headstart. These books brought joy to the holiday season, enriching holiday baskets for families in need, supporting literacy programs, and benefiting childcare facilities for low-income families. We're grateful for the community's ongoing commitment to making a difference, and we hope to continue this legacy of giving for many seasons to come 🌟. #50YearsofCommunityGiving #PhilanthropyMatters

A huge thank you to our 42 incredible 2024-2025 Corporate Community Builders! Your commitment to ending hunger in Silicon Valley is making a real difference for the 1 in 6 neighbors who turn to us for help. Special thanks to companies like Adobe, Advantest, ALMADEN, Amazon, AMD, Analog Devices, Applied Materials, Arista Networks, Arm, ASML, Bank of America, Bristol Myers Squibb, Cargill, CEFCU, Coast Counties Peterbilt PacLease, Cupertino Electric, Inc., Deloitte, eBay, Exact Sciences, First Tech Federal Credit Union, Google, Infineon Technologies, KLA Group, Lam Research, Makena Capital Management, LLC, Marvell Technology, Oracle, Palo Alto Networks, Patelco Credit Union, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Qatalyst, Qualcomm, Safeway, Samsung Electronics, ServiceNow, Star One Credit Union, Synopsys Inc, Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), Truebeck Construction, United Airlines, West Valley Construction Company Inc. and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati for standing with us in the fight against food insecurity. Together, we're creating a stronger, more resilient community! If you would like your company to get involved, send us a message. #CorporateCommunityBuilders #EndHunger #SiliconValleyStrong

Socially disadvantaged farmworkers, particularly on the coast, are an underrepresented community still dealing with the aftermath of a recent tragedy. Second Harvest, in partnership with Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, is creating a safe space for farmworkers to learn, share, and make informed food choices 🍽️ while connecting them to our food bank services. Through a holistic approach with culturally relevant food and tailored nutrition education, we’re working to empower farmworkers to thrive and achieve health equity. 🌱🤝🏽 #HealthEquity #FarmworkerWellness #ALAS

🍉 “The other day, my grandson said, ‘Grandma, can we go get a watermelon?’ and I said, ‘I don't have money,’ but I am seeing that today they are giving out watermelon and I hope I can get one for my grandson and me. My grandson has been saying for several days, ‘I want watermelon,’ and I tell him, ‘We can't. Wait.’ And check it out [holds up watermelon]! I’m so excited to have a watermelon and I am going to enjoy it happily because we didn't have any of these foods either [points to the bananas and strawberries in her cart]. We ran out of food about five days ago. These are things that we like, and we had nothing. I am very excited! 🍌🍽️🍓 When he sees me bringing the watermelon home, he will say, ‘My watermelon!’ I know him. He’ll get very excited.” With her pushcart full of fresh food, Maria is grateful to keep cooking for her kids and grandkids—one step, one meal, and one cherished moment at a time. #50YearsofNourishment

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we're honoring Michael, an Air Force veteran and dedicated volunteer at our St. John Vianney distribution site. Michael shares, “I am very proud to be there to honor our veterans with a salute and a thank you, and I like to start conversations to inquire how they are doing when I put food into their vehicles.” Alongside his wife, Alphonse-Marie, Michael commits his time and service each week to help reduce hunger, saying, 'My lovely wife Alphonse-Marie and I commit our time, effort, and service handing out food at multiple parish sites each week.' This Veterans Day, your support can make an even greater impact. If we can raise $50,000 from our community by midnight, Second Harvest supporters will triple every gift—helping provide enough food for 6 meals for every dollar donated. Triple your gift: https://lnkd.in/gTGkwM2E

Election outcomes may bring uncertainty, but what remains steadfast is the work we do together at Second Harvest. Our mission continues: to uplift and support our community by ensuring everyone has the nutritious food they need to thrive. In times of change, we are stronger in our shared commitment to one another. Every day, we can make a real impact and help build a brighter, more just future for all our neighbors. If you feel inspired to be part of this important work, consider joining us as a volunteer. Your compassion and effort can bring hope and connection to those who most need it. Together, we are stronger and can create lasting, positive change. #FeedingSiliconValley