Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
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December 4, 2012
I appreciate the work Second Harvest Food Bank does in feeding hungry families in my community. We volunteered at the San Carlos warehouse last weekend as part of group and had a great time. I felt like my time was well spent and we'll probably volunteer again. The staff gave us a short overview of the program and what immediate needs they needed for the holidays. Then they went walked us through a training (we sorted food that was collected through donation barrels placed all over the Bay). It was difficult to remember all the sorting rules but all the staff were helpful and very patient with my many questions.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Likely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 1, 2012
My family and organizations I work with have supported the Santa Clara Second Harvest Food for years. With youth groups, we’ve taken the tour which was an excellent experience and have hosted a drop-off site several times, including the lesser-known need for lunch supplies in summer. The process is so easy, the bins are dropped off and picked up, and then we got reports back about the amount of our donation.
With my own family, we’ve donated online, dropped off at stores and other local sites, and have done special grocery shopping and then driven to the main warehouse with frozen turkeys and canned goods. I appreciate that there are so many ways to help and it provided a great experience to share with my kids.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
September 20, 2012
I have been donating to Second Harvest Food Bank for about three years now. I have great appreciation for what they are doing for the community through their various programs. It is a great non profit.
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Was your donation impactful?
Likely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Likely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
July 10, 2012
Volunteered here one day to help sort food. Spent the day preparing corn and bagging carrots. It was a fairly big warehouse and I'm certain they do good for people. My activity wasn't particularly exciting though; so I would probably spend my volunteer time somewhere else. I think the setup for that activity might have been able to be improved (more scissors, trash cans, and the sort) given the number of volunteers.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Unlikely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A little
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Okay
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Unsure
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
September 26, 2011
I have taken multiple student groups to volunteer at Second Harvest and it is a great organization! They make it so easy to get involved - the staff is patient and enthusiastic, and the kids get the experience of getting involved in something significant. Great organization!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing the families come pick up food.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none.
September 9, 2011
2nd Harvest is highly lauded within the SF Bay area community, and recognized as a very effective way to assist people in your community that are struggling to feed themselves, for whatever reason. Definitely worth our support; make it an annual or semiannual practice!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
by reference and reputation
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Don't know. Pretty good!
September 7, 2011
I volunteer with Council on Aging and specifically with the HealthTrust Program distributing the Healthy Steps books. At one of our recent volunteer meetings I was very pleased to learn of the great working relationship and cooperation between Second Harvest and HealthTrust.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
through the work I do with HealthTrust and distributing the Healthy Steps booklets at various food distribution sites, food is available to these needy individuals thanks to Second Harvest Food Bank
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
look at ways to keep get them more visibility by keeping their good works in the news and get more and more of our local corporations (like Facebook, Google, Cisco, Intel, Oracle) involved in supporting Second Harvest
September 7, 2011
When you drive by Second Harvest Food bank it amazes you to think that this modest warehouse serves the city of San Jose. There are almost a million people in this city and I am proud to be one of the volunteers at Second Harvest. I have been volunteering through various employers over the years and have always been committed to contribute my time and donations as there is a lot of honest volunteers who know the value of their time when they come to assist.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've seen the recipients and the value that Second harvest brings to their lives.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
They could get marketing volunteers to get more exposure.
September 7, 2011
I have volunteered at Second Harvest for several years and became aware of how prevalent hunger was in such a relatively affluent county. Silicon Valley can be a tough place to live when jobs are scarce. This organization is highly efficient, giving back 95% directly to the community! They do a wonderful job of utilizing volunteers in a fun and efficient way while focusing on the vision of eliminating hunger in the community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I believed in the organization so much that I joined it!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase efficiency to maximize output of nutritious food to the community.
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July 21, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
I have been an intern for Second Harvest Food Bank for two non consecutive years and a volunteer at the warehouse with my fellow members from Key Club (another non profit organization). Michelle Berg has been an excellent mentor for me in being able to actively participate in the food bank in any way I can. From researching for possible grants for the Food Bank to writing up blogs about the food bank, I can honestly say that my experience at the food bank has not only been welcoming but genuine. The people serving their time are sympathetic, kind, and responsible. I enjoy meeting the various employers because they always have a smile on their face. I couldn't have asked for a better environment to serve my time as an intern and volunteer. The experience of actually helping the community is shown through the work that the employers provide for the food bank.
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i've personally experienced the results of this organization in being part of the research that happens behind the scenes. I have been exposed to the countless hours spent in creating success for this organization and receiving outside help to expand the food bank in order to reach every corner of the community.
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Honestly, I haven't been exposed to anything that has made me upset or wanting to change anything about the food bank. I am just very pleased to be working with such an enthusiastic group of individuals and the passion for ending hunger is enlightened every time I walk through the doors. That passion should never ever stop!
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