Even on the Worst Days, I Get to Feed People

Thousands of children in our area depend on school breakfast, lunch, and weekend backpack programs for their daily food. If they're not at school, they're not getting the nourishment they need. Thanks to your continued support and individuals...

Bridging the Gap During Illness, Surgery, and Job Loss

Despite overwhelming challenges, Clifford never gave up. A repair technician by trade, he was determined to get back to work and take care of his wife. Even so, fear and insecurity were starting to chip away at Clifford's confidence and any hope...

Teamwork and Sacrifice to Feed Their Child

Thanks to the agency's compassion for young families like Alejandra's, they are able to get the groceries they desperately need. "SOCKS is like, "You need food. We're going to help you. Second Harvest Food Bank and this agency have definitely...

Afraid He Wouldn't Make it To the Holidays

The holidays are extra special with children around. But Amy thought her 17-year-old would not survive to enjoy Thanksgiving, and surely not Christmas. "I didn't think he would make it. He was on life support for 10 days," Amy said.