FIND A LOCAL PANTRY
Explore pantry referrals in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. Check with the location before traveling to confirm its hours and requirements.
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SECOND HARVEST OF THE GREATER VALLEY
FOOD FOR
A GREATER
VALLEY.
Full tables. Stronger neighbors.
A community where everyone can thrive.
GROWN IN GENEROSITY.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY.
Discover what we can do together ROOTED IN COMMUNITY.
GOOD FOOD SHOULD BE WITHIN REACH.
NEED A HAND?
START RIGHT HERE.
Whether you need groceries for your household or help finding the right program, there’s a place to start.
CHECK MOBILE FRESH
Community food distributions offer produce and groceries with no advance sign-up. Choose a stop, check the schedule, and bring bags or a cart.
View the distribution calendarASK ABOUT SCHOOL SUPPORT
Fresh Food 4 Kids connects families with groceries at participating schools. Ask your child’s school about distributions or its school pantry.
Explore food support for childrenNot sure where to begin? Our team can help you understand your options.
Call (209) 239-2091THIS IS OUR HOME. THESE ARE OUR NEIGHBORS.
HUNGER HAS
NO PLACE HERE.
We believe a thriving Greater Valley starts with access to good food. So we bring people, partners, and possibilities together to help nourish our community.
Meet Second Harvest7 COUNTIES.
ONE SHARED TABLE.
ONE SHARED TABLE.
San Joaquin · Stanislaus · Merced · Calaveras
Mariposa · Tuolumne · Amador
NEIGHBORS EACH MONTH
Children, families, and older adults reached through Second Harvest’s work.
NONPROFIT PARTNERS
A local food-assistance network across San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.
WHERE OUR STORY BEGAN
Community roots that continue to grow through generosity and partnership.
Learn more about our reach, our network, and our history.
HOW GENEROSITY BECOMES GROCERIES
ONE NETWORK.
THOUSANDS
OF TABLES.
The food bank brings resources together. Local partners bring those resources closer to home.
How food assistance worksGATHER THE GOOD
Donations from retailers and distribution centers come together at Second Harvest’s distribution center in Manteca.
LET LOCAL NEEDS LEAD
Partner agencies select the food and quantities that fit their communities, including produce, dairy, protein, and pantry staples.
REACH OUR NEIGHBORS
Pantries distribute those groceries locally, connecting people with food through organizations in their own neighborhoods.
FROM THE FIELDS TO OUR FAMILIES
FRESH FOOD.
FRESH STARTS.
Good food does more than fill a plate. It makes room for health, connection, and possibility.
Discover Farm to FamilyHOW WE SHOW UP
LOCAL CARE.
REAL CONNECTION.
Across generations and neighborhoods, we’re bringing nourishment closer to the people who need it.
GOOD FOOD BRINGS US TOGETHER.GOOD FOOD, CLOSER TO HOME
Taking nourishment
into the neighborhood.
Mobile Fresh brings produce and groceries to community partner sites in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. No advance sign-up is needed. Find a distribution, check the site details, and bring bags or a cart.
View the Mobile Fresh calendarSUPPORTING OLDER ADULTS
CARE THAT GROWS
WITH OUR COMMUNITY.
Silver Harvest provides supplemental groceries through community partner sites. Find current eligibility and enrollment information for yourself or an older adult in your life.
Learn about Silver HarvestA STRONGER NETWORK
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
SHARED PURPOSE.
Pantries, schools, and community partners help make food access possible. Learn how the network works and connect with Second Harvest about getting involved.
Talk with our team
A LITTLE TIME. A LOT OF GOOD.
YOU BELONG
IN THIS STORY.
Help sort produce, organize donated food, and prepare boxes. Your time supports the everyday work that gets groceries to our neighbors.
- Come on your own: choose an available shift and register in advance.
- Bring your team: arrange a group visit or ask about adopting a Mobile Fresh day.
Volunteers must be 18 or older. Groups should plan at least two weeks ahead.
Let’s volunteerTHERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SHOW UP.
GIVE WHAT YOU CAN.
CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE.
A gift, a food donation, or a shared effort with friends can help keep our community nourished.
YOUR GENEROSITY.
MORE GOOD FOOD.
Financial gifts support the food bank’s purchasing power and the work of getting groceries to local families.
Make a donationHAVE SOMETHING
GOOD TO SHARE?
Second Harvest accepts food from individuals and distributors. Donations must be in date and have ingredient and nutrition labels.
Call ahead to coordinate your drop-off.
Arrange a food donationMAKE IT
A GROUP EFFORT.
Get your workplace, club, or community involved in a funds drive. The volunteer team can help you plan your next step.
Explore a funds driveExplore planned giving
OUR COMMUNITY IS THE HEART OF THIS WORK.ROOTED HERE SINCE 1976
THIS IS
PERSONAL.
Second Harvest’s story began with Good Samaritan Community Services and food support for older adults in San Joaquin County.
As the need grew, so did the partnerships. Today, that same local commitment brings people and organizations together across the Greater Valley.
A LITTLE CLARITY GOES A LONG WAY.
GOOD QUESTIONS.
HELPFUL ANSWERS.
Food support should feel easier to navigate. Here are a few things to know before your next step.
Have another question? Contact usWhere should I start if I need food?
Start with Find Food to explore pantry referrals and other support. Pantry schedules and requirements vary, so contact the site before you go. For help choosing an option, call (209) 239-2091.
Do I need to sign up for Mobile Fresh?
No advance sign-up is required. Participants must be at least 18. Bring bags or a cart, and check the distribution calendar before traveling. Some locations are walk-up; others offer drive-through service.
How do I access food through my child’s school?
Ask the school whether it participates in Fresh Food 4 Kids and how families receive groceries. Participating schools manage their own distribution or pantry details. These sites are not open to the general public.
Can my workplace or group volunteer together?
Yes. Group visits are arranged in advance, with at least two weeks’ notice requested. Explore volunteer opportunities, or email vec@shgv.org to discuss a warehouse visit or Mobile Fresh opportunity.
Where can I see financial information?
Explore Second Harvest’s financial statements and community partners to learn more about the organization behind this work.
STAY CLOSE TO THE GOOD.
SEE WHAT WE’RE
BUILDING TOGETHER.
Explore community news, program updates, and ways to support the work.
THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH US.