Second Harvest Food Bank

Organization Description

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the trusted leader dedicated to ending local hunger. The Food Bank mobilizes individuals, companies, and community partners to connect people to the nutritious food they need. Nearly half of the food distributed is fresh produce. Second Harvest also plays a leading role in promoting federal nutrition programs and educating families on how to make healthier food choices.

Program Information

Volunteers represent an integral part of the success of Second Harvest's ability to help provide food to people in need in our community. Last year, volunteers contributed nearly 314,000 hours of service, which more than doubled the size of our staff!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties involves hundreds of volunteers each week in all aspects of our operation. We welcome and appreciate your time, talent, and interest for the benefit of others in our community. We have individual and group volunteer opportunities for those who are 14 years of age or older.

Locations:
Bing Center: 1051 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Curtner Center: 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Cypress Center: 4001 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95134

Health & Safety
Address 
750 Curtner Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
United States
General Phone 
(408) 266-8866 Ext. 247
Website:
http://www.shfb.org/
Program(s) 
Internship
Nutrition and Food Science (NUFS)
Service Learning
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Families, People Experiencing Material Poverty
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security
Minimum required hours 
12