This year Wheeler staff in San Jose chose to spend volunteer day working with the Second Harvest Food Bank (https://www.shfb.org/) to help feed families in our community and beyond. Second Harvest provides food to more than a quarter of a million people every month. That is 1 in 10 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo who receive food from Second Harvest! Feeding that many requires an enormous commitment from volunteers to sort, pack, and prepare quality produce, perishables, and non-perishable food for distribution. Our Wheeler team of 28 sorted and packed 19,000 lbs. of broccoli into 12 lb. boxes to deliver other partner agencies. Those smaller organizations distribute fresh food directly to families or prepare meals to serve a diverse population of families and individuals who might not otherwise have access to food services in their neighborhoods. Manager, Katie Vachon, at home in Massachusetts, chose to volunteer for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, who provides a similar service in that area.
We recognize how fortunate we are at Wheeler and are committed to regularly providing service to those in our community who are less fortunate. Volunteer Day is always a gratifying event that is appreciated by everyone who participates.
