Food for Thought

When school doors close for summer, many children lose reliable meals. For families already stretching food budgets, the end of the school year can mean the end of daily breakfasts and lunches that children depend on. Summer quickly becomes one of the hardest times to keep kids nourished. Last summer, you helped close that gap... Read More

For many families, the school building is already a place of trust and familiarity. That’s what makes school pantries such an effective way to support children and caregivers. They meet families where they already are, without adding another stop or another barrier. At a school pantry site supported by Second Harvest Food Bank, shelves of... Read More

Alexis, a hardworking mother to four children, knows that summer changes everything. “When June arrives and school lets out, suddenly you’re figuring out breakfast, lunch, and snacks for everyone,” Alexis explains. “It’s not just about the food — it’s about keeping them engaged and fed well while you’re managing everything else.” That’s where Second Harvest... Read More