Approve Inventory Item No. 179 to provide a grant to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in the amount of $20,000 relating to food purchasing, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Abe-Koga)
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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga to the Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. The proposed grant of $20,000 aims to support food purchasing for distribution to local partners serving District 5 residents. The recommendation highlights the positive impact on community members, particularly children and seniors, by increasing access to healthy food. A report detailing the use of funds will be provided by February 28, 2027.
Key points
Recommendation to approve a $20,000 grant to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Grant supports food purchasing for distribution to local partners.
Second Harvest serves 23,000 District 5 residents monthly.
Over 6 million pounds of food distributed in District 5 last fiscal year.
Services funded by the grant must be open to all eligible participants.
Report due by February 28, 2027, detailing food purchased and clients served.
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Specific dates for final consideration and approval are mentioned but not confirmed.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128424 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 179 – Second Harvest of Silicon Valley RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 179 to provide a grant to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in the amount of $20,000 relating to food purchasing, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Abe-Koga) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $20,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (Second Harvest) provides food services for 23,000 District 5 residents on average every month. Through a network of local partners, Second Harvest distributes nutritious foods in order to support the health and wellbeing of community members. Some of Second Harvest’s District 5 partners include the South Palo Alto Food Closet, the Mountain View Senior Center, the Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills, West Valley Community Services, and Foothill, West Valley and DeAnza Colleges. In the last fiscal year, Second Harvest was able to...
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Budget Inventory Coversheet - Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
This document is a Budget Inventory Coversheet for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley requesting $50,000 in funding from the County of Santa Clara. The organization is a nonprofit entity and has indicated that it does not have a fiscal sponsor. The proposed activities will have a countywide geographical reach and are year-round. The organization has received previous funding from the County, including a contract for $1,908,634 for countywide food assistance. The document also notes that the organization has applied for funding from other supervisorial districts. The funding will not be used for prohibited purposes, and the organization can comply with the County's grant agreement terms.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Amount requested: $50,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide
Fiscal sponsor: No
Funding duration: Year-round
Previous funding received: $1,908,634 for countywide food assistance
Funding applications submitted to other districts: Yes (Districts 2, 4, 5)
Compliance with County's grant agreement: Yes
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Amount of funding requested: $50,000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): ✔ Nonprofit Entity Governmental Entity Other: For-Profit Entity Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? ✔ No Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: ✔ Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): District 2 District 1 District 3 District 4 District 5 Multi-year? ✔ No Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior...