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Nutritious school meals help students learn and thrive — but students also need enough time to eat them. California's universal school meals program has transformed access to breakfast and lunch for millions of students, but ensuring every child has adequate time to finish those meals is the next important step. At Second Harvest of Silicon [...] The post California School Meals: Students Need…
If you've ever thrown away perfectly good yogurt because it was past the "best by" date, you're not alone. Confusing food date labels are one of the leading causes of unnecessary food waste in American households. Many people mistakenly believe that dates like "best by," "sell by" or "use by" indicate when food becomes unsafe [...] The post California’s New Food Labeling Laws: What “Best By”…
When people think about food insecurity, they often think about physical hunger. But food does more than satisfy hunger. The nutrients we eat help power our brains, supporting memory, concentration, mood and learning throughout every stage of life. That's one of the reasons why access to nutritious food isn't just a nutrition issue — it's [...] The post Brain Health Starts with Access to…
As college costs continue to rise, CalFresh can help students afford groceries while balancing the costs of tuition, housing, transportation and other essentials. Beginning June 1, 2026, California is making it easier for many college students to qualify for CalFresh, helping more students access food support while focusing on their education. A simpler path [...] The post CalFresh for College…
CalFresh, also known as SNAP or EBT, has long included work requirements for some adults receiving benefits. Beginning June 1, 2026, stricter requirements and expanded rules took effect in California, affecting more people and adding new reporting and eligibility complexities. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about who may be affected, what activities count [...] The post CalFresh…
New findings show 96% of surveyed clients are cutting back on food to afford housing, healthcare and other basic needs SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 19, 2026 — A new client survey from Second Harvest of Silicon Valley finds that 96% of respondents are cutting back on food to afford basic necessities like rent, [...] The post Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Client Survey Reveals Households Cutting Back…
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley can help you find free groceries at nearby food distributions and pantries, and support you in applying for CalFresh — also known as SNAP or EBT (formerly called food stamps). Why is it important to connect callers to CalFresh benefits? Director of Services Kelly Chew says it best: “CalFresh is [...] The post CalFresh, Snap, EBT, Food Stamps? Our Food Connection…
Summertime is supposed to be fun and carefree for kids, but for many families, it can mean additional financial strain. In a region where food insecurity is already higher than the national average, when school gets out thousands of Silicon Valley children lose reliable access to nutritious daily meals. But there’s good news: SUN Bucks, [...] The post SUN Bucks Program Encourages Food Security for…
Food safety is our top priority when it comes to safely handling and distributing food to our community members. Our online Food Safety Training is available for all partner agencies and grocery programs, including their staff and volunteers who handle food. To fulfill your annual food safety requirements with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, completion [...] The post Food Safety Training…
Did you know that 30% of all food in the U.S. is wasted? And, nearly 6 million tons of food is wasted each year in California alone. At Second Harvest, we’re on a mission to change that. As the leader in food rescue across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, we rescue more food [...] The post Leading Local Food Rescue to Help End Hunger appeared first on Second Harvest of Silicon Valley .
