Second Harvest Blog Archives - Page 9 of 14 - Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz

Circadian Rhythm: Our Internal Clock and It’s Affect on Health, Stress, and Weight Management

July 14, 2023September 3, 2019 by Hope

Clocks. Not all are alike. In fact, there is an internal clock in all humans that triggers the body to perform certain functions at certain times of day. Scientifically this … Read more

The Public Charge Rule – What it is and who may be affected.

July 14, 2023August 15, 2019 by Hope

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized the “public charge” rule. If litigation does not prevent the rule from taking effect, the policy will become effective in 60 days, on October … Read more

Plant-Based Nutrition – Man-made vs. Nature-made

July 14, 2023August 5, 2019 by Hope

The Second Harvest Food Bank programs team will be presenting the benefits of a plant-based diet at Passion For Produce sites in August. This includes a food demonstration and food … Read more

Nutrition Prescription for Health

July 14, 2023July 15, 2019 by Hope

Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is excited to announce a $197,000 grant from the Central California Alliance for Health Healthy Food Access Program to expand food insecurity screening … Read more

Falafel

July 13, 2023July 11, 2019 by Hope

Falafel are delicious balls of chickpeas and herbs, typical from Middle Eastern cooking. Chickpeas provide plant-based proteins and natural fiber which may help in weight maintenance, improve digestion, and reduce … Read more

Watsonville Wetlands Watch-Watching It Grow

July 14, 2023July 1, 2019 by Hope

Watsonville Wetlands Watch with sea otter

Our network of partner agencies lies at the heart of what we do at the food bank. Without them, we could never reach as many people in need as we … Read more

Empowering the Next Generation

June 28, 2019 by Hope

Second Harvest is excited to share with you a brand new nutrition program that is aimed at empowering the next generation in our community towards healthy food and lifestyle choices. … Read more

Live Oak Library Feria de Salud!

June 18, 2019 by Hope

On June 1, the Live Oak branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library system in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank hosted its first Feria de Salud (health fair) including … Read more

Six Taste Salad

July 13, 2023June 3, 2019 by Hope

Health Benefits: Kale is a cruciferous vegetable with powerful antioxidants, like other leafy greens. It is an excellent source of iron, vitamin K and aids in digestive health. Adding fruits, … Read more

8th Annual CalFresh Forum 2019 – CalFresh For All

July 14, 2023May 20, 2019 by Hope

Like other parts of the country, the Central Coast has poverty and social challenges, especially when the cost of living and slow wage growth are taken into the equation. The … Read more