"With the money I save here, I buy Vietnamese vegetables and meat to cook traditional dishes, because EBT doesn’t cover much." - An,
@2ndharvest
client
Meet Glenn and Caroline, two incredible volunteers at
@2ndharvest
! They surprised us with a stunning handcrafted sign, showcasing their creativity and dedication. Grateful for their kindness throughout the years. 🧡
#50YearsofNourishment
"We need support for CalFood, a program that allows food banks like ours to source California grown produce, milk, eggs, all of those wonderful things our people in our community need, and the cost of which keep going up at the grocery store." - Rachel, Advocacy at
@2ndharvest
🍓 Our community is buzzing with excitement as we dive into strawberry season, and our quick strawberry tofu pudding is stealing the show! This delightful treat is not only delicious but also packs a punch of protein. Try this delicious five-minute recipe:
🇲🇽 Happy Cinco de Mayo! This vegetarian quinoa bowl is light, fluffy, and delicious, rich in fiber, protein, and tons of nutrients. Cilantro and lime add a burst of flavor to the canned beans and corn. Add some tortilla chips on the side to celebrate!
“I want to support people that may say, ‘I'm a little shy and a little nervous to get free groceries,’ because you know how it is when people are a little bit prideful.” - Han, a student at College of San Mateo and CalFresh ambassador
#AAPIHeritageMonth
It's CalFresh Awareness Month! 🥦🍎 DYK qualifying applicants can get more of the foods they love with CalFresh Food (EBT) benefits? 💳 Schedule an appointment with our experts to see if you qualify and get help applying. Our multilingual staff is here to help! 📅
Today is the start of
#AAPIHeritageMonth
and throughout the month we will be highlighting our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander neighbors, volunteers, staff members, and friends. 🧡
For more information on AAPI Hunger visit:
In 2021, California made history by ensuring universally free
#SchoolMealsForAll
. We can’t turn back on that promise now. We must ensure all children have the nutritious food they need to grow, learn, and thrive, both during school and in the summer months.
“[In my current role] I greet volunteers every day, and I get a chance to share my story every single day. I’ll say, ‘I grew up with food insecurity. And I appreciated volunteers just like you.’” - Kassandra, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator 🍊
#VolunteerAppreciationMonth
Everyone, no matter their immigration status or age, has the right to nutritious food. We call on the
@CAgovernor
and Legislature to fulfill the promise of
#Food4All
and expand California Food Assistance Program benefits with no exceptions, no exclusions, and no delays!
For the first time in 5 years,
#CHAC
is back in person at the Capitol and our powerful group of community members and advocates from across the state is making sure our elected officials hear loud and clear: 📢We must
#BiteBackAgainstHunger
!
🍊 Squeeze the day! Last week, friends from Boy Scout Troop 14, partners at Village Harvest, and volunteers from Moitozo Family Farm and
@2ndharvest
harvested 20,000 lbs of citrusy oranges for our clients! Together, we're ending hunger in Silicon Valley.
#FeedingSiliconValley
#Hunger
is on the rise again &
#FoodBanks
are still serving record demand. We need
#CABudget
to fund & make permanent the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve and to support food banks with the purchase of CA-grown & produced foods for their communities (CalFood)!
#FundFood
Looking for a fresh addition to your Passover table? 🍊 Try our Citrusy Slaw —a vibrant salad featuring raw brussels sprouts and oranges. For an extra touch of texture and flavor, toss in some cranberries and nuts or seeds if you have them on hand! 🥗✨