Best Ever Creamy Carrot Soup
Health Benefits : This soup will provide many health benefits. Carrots are high in vitamins A and C, promoting healthy eyes and supporting a healthy immune system. Ginger adds medicinal … Read more
Second Harvest Blog
Circadian Rhythm: Our Internal Clock and It’s Affect on Health, Stress, and Weight Management
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.
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
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
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
Watsonville Wetlands Watch-Watching It Grow
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
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!
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
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