We’ve Changed Our Name from Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties to Second Harvest of the Greater Valley. While one of the reasons we changed our name is to enable us to be easier to find, it has left some of our community, especially donors, a little confused. Luckily,...

Food banks consist of individuals and groups who share the same general philosophy: helping people in need. Members committed to enabling food banks to operate work together to deliver help to different communities and meet their most basic needs. In many ways, this philosophy is parallel with...

Several questions come to mind when one hears the term "food bank." Sometimes, food banks are misconstrued as food pantries or shelters, but their actual function is to distribute food supplies donated by partnered organizations and agencies to communities within their coverage. So, when people...

Advantages & Disadvantages of Snap Program for Families ​Many residents in various communities without enough income to buy nutritious food regularly rely on food stamps to survive. The food stamp program is one of the most popular assistance programs in the US. Benefits coming from the...

Volunteering at food banks is an excellent way for you to get active in the community and extend help to people in dire need. The volunteer work at local food banks is critical since more than 50% of the food programs rely entirely on volunteers, particularly during the pandemic when there is a...

You can make a difference in the lives of people who suffer from hunger and poverty. Fortunately, there are food bank programs that pave different ways for us to serve our neighbors in need. They don't just provide food; they provide inspiration, hope, and nourishment. And if you plan to bring...

You can make a difference in the lives of people who suffer from hunger and poverty. Fortunately, there are food bank programs that pave different ways for us to serve our neighbors in need. They don't just provide food; they provide inspiration, hope, and nourishment. And if you plan to bring...

With so many people struggling to make ends meet these days, it's important to find ways to help out the needy. One way that people do this is by donating time. If you're interested, there are many different ways that you can help out by volunteering at your nearest local food bank. What Are The...

Our team at Second Harvest believes in being a positive force for change in the world. Everywhere we show up, we’re deeply committed to bringing hope, delivering education, and caring for one another. So, we’d like to invite you to join us on social media. We’ll make it worth your while, we...

Welcome to our food bank! If you are thinking about donating or volunteering with Second Harvest, then you may want to know what our daily activities are. We rely on our volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks, from sorting to administration and intake. You may not be doing the same thing...