Second Harvest of Silicon Valley works selflessly to address the food needs of our neighbors who…read moreare food insecure; especially important to support them during this time of rising costs, and many people are losing jobs. I love to donate to them when I can. We can all share something.

This organization is so great! They feed the hungry and they offer means of locating free food to…read morepeople in need all around the Bay Area. They help people who suffer from all illnesses such as cancer, HIV, mental illness, they help the homeless, the elderly, people with disabilities, students, domestic violence victims, veterans, they help so people many in need! You can choose to pick food up directly or Second Harvest of Silicon Valley will send volunteers to deliver food to you! Please leave a review to support this life saving organization and the volunteers here! If you are homeless, or in need, in any way, please do not give up hope. There is help for you and resources and many people why truly care about you, your life, and your health and well being! If you are homeless and looking for shelter in the Bay Area try contacting PATH: People Assisting The Homeless by visiting ePATH.org. You can also try calling 211 on your cell phone. Another great service for locating resources in your community is the website FindHelp.org. If you've never had the chance to use FindHelp.org, I highly recommend that you check out this invaluable website, for the many resources and services that it provides our local communities. Please trust me when I say that this website can change your life for the better! You can literally find so many, vital, even life saving, community resources, just by searching FindHelp.org. Please know that your love and support, via liking, sharing, reviewing, and otherwise spreading the word about these organizations on social media, Yelp, Google, TrustPilot, Facebook, etc. all make a significant impact. You can also show your support by choosing to volunteer your time, by donating funds, by donating food, by donating belongings, by donating a vehicle, by donating pet food and pet supplies (to support the resources needed when caring for these animals), really any way you are able to help by supporting organizations, such as Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, truly makes the World a better place, by improving the lives of so many people in need, your support truly succeeds in saving all lives! To the volunteers, case workers, and individuals who work, donate time, donate supplies, donate funds, and donate food you are all very kind, caring, thoughtful, generous, and selfless. If you are reading this now, please know that you are truly loved and appreciated for all that you do for the homeless, for the entire Bay Area community, and to make the World a better place!

If you use the food pantry get there early as numbers go quickly. That said, the people that work…read morehere are friendly and helpful. They give a wide variety of food & are really organized. This a good place to go if you need food.

If you are a home owner in the Bay Area, you probably have a fruit tree, or two, on your property…read more And if you take care of these trees, they bestow you with an abundance of fruit - lemons, oranges, tangerines, mandarins, grapefruit, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, persimmons, figs, pomegranates - more than you can possible eat, make into pies, jams, or pickles, or give away to neighbors, family or friends. Often, no one wants your excess fruit, because they have plenty of their own, thank you! And then you're in a jam, or pickle (both puns intended) because the tree rats (aka squirrels) start attacking your fruit, or it rots on your tree or in your yard. But not in our home! Because we pick ALL our fruit, and donate the excess to TriValley Haven Food Pantry in Livermore! We walk in (they are currently at 150 North L Street), no appointment needed, and drop off the fruit, which gets donated to families in need. They'll even give you a donation receipt, handy for your tax return. You're welcome!

I was so heartbroken and discriminated . I stood in the line and I waited for my turn. They turned…read moreme away because I am handicap and I was on a mobility scooter. They said I needed to walk in there which made me feel so humiliated. I could not eat because I could not walk. They had tons of people around that could've supported and helped me get the food but instead they made me feel like I was unworthy. I will never go to this place again I felt like they were heartless.

1st time today 10.26.21: This is my 1st time here. I'm in…read moreline right now and cant wait to get inside to see how the food is given. I give them 5 stars just for donating their time and energy to help us people in need. Nowadays it's hard to find people that will sacrifice their time to help other people... without wanting anything in return. They just did the head count. People have big bags and rollaway carts. I have 2 medium size bags. They must give lots of food. Okay. Got to go. Ill give a 2nd review right after i walk out the gate.

Always great when you can make time to give back. Been…read morecoming here for about two years , but it's been several months since I last volunteered, so I had to come with my daughter. Came on a Monday morning and was immediately greeted and had to check in. Great cause with each box is able to feed a family of four which is always amazing. Packed boxes for rice, placed instructions on each pack on how to cook rice for the first hour and then transitioned to making boxes of green apples. Highly recommend if you have time please volunteer because your contribution does matter.

Its quite appalling despite the vast resources and wealth this nation and this area posses people…read moreand families still go hungry. This is where a non-profit like Second Harvest comes in. Having volunteered in the past, I had some free time and decided to put that to a good cause. This particular location is a food sorting the distribution center. The 5 days (2 hour shifts) I was there we sorted apples, carrots, pears, built boxes (I liked doing that), made vegetable boxes etc. Sorting the bad batch of zucchini was tough but very satisfying to see how much we were able to salvage. They have a great staff who are helpful and friendly and super organized. You sign up for shits online, you check in via text, get your badge and after a 5 minute safety lecture you wash up and sort. it is also nice to see local companies have organized groups there as well I would give them more stars if yelp would let me

Contact Teen Kitchen to arrange free food delivery if you meet their medical requirements. You need…read moreto fill out a short form for your medical provider to sign. After they receive the form, it may take Teen Kitchen a week to schedule your food delivery. There is no income requirement. Teen Kitchen provides one fairly substantial, beautifully cooked, healthful meal, 7 meals at a time, along with a list of ingredients. Ingredients are fresh and high quality.

I just received my first delivery from Teen Kitchen Project. When I applied I looked at their…read morewebsite and it reminded me of an ROP thing I did as a teen learning about food service with a hands on approach. I love this. I became a double amputee recently and I live alone. Food hasn't been easy for me, especially homemade food with fresh organic produce that I can just eat cold or heat n eat. I ate my first one and it was a really good lunch. They're all about diabetes and heart friendly cooking so they intentionally keep the salt way down so you can adjust that to your taste and need. I'm really grateful for Teen Kitchen Project and the great teens that learn and volunteer there. It's the people like this that really make a difference in the Santa Cruz community for people that really help with ready to eat foods.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is truly one of the most impactful and well‑run organizations in…read moreour community. Every interaction I've had with them whether donating, volunteering, or simply learning more about their programs has left me inspired and grateful that such a dedicated team is working to fight hunger right here at home. What stands out most is their professionalism and compassion. The staff and volunteers treat every client with dignity, and you can feel how deeply they care about making sure families have access to healthy, nutritious food. Their operations are incredibly organized, and the scale at which they serve the community is nothing short of impressive. I also appreciate how transparent they are about where donations go and how efficiently they use their resources. It's rare to see an organization combine heart, innovation, and operational excellence so seamlessly. If you're considering supporting a local nonprofit, volunteering your time, or looking for a meaningful way to give back, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is an outstanding choice. They are making a real difference every single day.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of our preferred charities. Lets face it, there were people…read morealready hurting before COVID hit and now that's all the more exacerbated. When it comes to food security or a lack thereof, you need a charity that literally helps put food on peoples table. They provide food for those that would otherwise have to do without. They also take fruits and vegetables (You must call ahead and set it up) along with the more typical donations. In addition you can also volunteer to help sort and setup. They have a website to help direct you. However, it is very popular and sometimes days are already filled up. As with all charities they need our help. How can you help? 1) Food donations. Every bit helps 2) Volunteer to help out 3) Cash is king. Consider a cash donation so they can pay for operations and buy essential items that they don't get donated. I mean how many cans of pumpkin filling can you make someone eat right?

This is a food kitchen serving the needy in San Mateo county, mostly Redwood City and Menlo Park…read more People can also get bread and fresh produce and occasional canned or pantry goods. I go as a volunteer. I have worked prepping food to be served in the hot lunch but now work with the produce. What an experience! Produce goes quickly and more is brought out so people can have healthier meals at home. If you have time to give, this is a great place to use it!

Very responsive in determining what I could donate and not. I hope that translates to good service…read morefor the people who need it.

They are quiet generous and the Indian lady who is the manager is divine! Bless her heart!read more

Fruits and vegetables are sub-par (old). Fruits today, particularly the strawberries were rotten…read moreand have mold.

Greatest new place to give your time and share your spare time to a very worthy cause and make new…read morelike minded friends.

muchas gracias hacen muy buen trabajo buena ayuda especielmente para las personas mayores de edadread more

Mt. Cross is our second home! This non-for profit is completely inclusive while loving God's…read morebeautiful gift of nature of the Santa Cruz mountains. The staff is so caring and generous with their gifts and time. For the glampers, the renovated Lower Jenson rooms are amazing. After my kiddos just finished the rock climbing wall and are getting ready to swim, I'm writing this review in a hammock under the redwoods! Mt. Cross is a miraculous place for fun, family time.

Mt. Cross Ministries is truly a special place! The staff are some of the friendliest and most…read morecaring people you'll ever meet, always making campers and guests feel welcome and supported. The recent improvements to the facilities and food have made the camp experience even better -- comfortable, delicious, and full of radical hospitality. More than anything, Mt. Cross is a place where faith comes alive. Whether for kids at summer camp or adults on retreat, it provides a safe and inspiring space to grow closer to God and to community. I'm so grateful for the impact Mt. Cross has had on my life, and I know it will continue to shape countless others. I'll be a lifelong supporter, donor, and advocate for this incredible ministry!