Meet the Food Banks Share this Article The Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San Jose bustled with activity last month on the day before Thanksgiving, as local community members filled shopping carts with cabbages, bok choy, apples and grapefruit. Every two weeks, the cultural center serves as a food distribution site, providing fruits and vegetables, […]
Read moreThe following donations were received on or before December 15, 2025: Benefactor ($2,000-$2,499): John McCauley, in memory of Cornelius & Margaret McCauley. Supporter ($1,000-$1,499): Gretchen Elliott; Deborah Hernas & Bob Miller. Contributor ($250-$499): Anonymous; Jim Akeyson, in memory of Jeanne Akeyson; Anonymous, in memory of Brent Collins; Linda Connelly; Rob Evans & […]
Read moreThe following donations were received on or before December 14, 2025: Benefactor ($2,000-$2,499): Suzanne Bria & Ted Temple, in honor of our parents. Supporter ($1,000-$1,499): Michael & Toni Flaherty Trust; Carolee Houser; Jacqueline O’Donnell, in memory of Moira Erin O’Donnell. Collaborator ($500-$999): Anonymous; Jane Brand; Michael Feiner & Jennifer Shy; Stephanie Vandrick, […]
Read moreThe following donations were received on or before December 12, 2025: Benefactor ($2,000-$2,499): Hollis Harris & Tim Tomashek. Supporter ($1,000-$1,499): Jeff Jones, in memory of Tracey Jones; Ruthie & Bill Palmer. Collaborator ($500-$999): Arjun & Merete Aiyer, in memory of Aaron Lutzky; Elaine Carlino; Linda & David Korth; Gregory R. Terra, in […]
Read moreThe following donations were received on or before December 10, 2025: Benefactor ($2,000-$2,499): Bonnie Lindahl; Jennifer & Mike Shepard. Supporter ($1,000-$1,499): Ray & Joan Burgarella; Dr. Julie Cahill; Don & Libby Erickson; Pat Mandel, in memory of Mitch Fox; Robyn & Michael Papanek. Collaborator ($500-$999): Chris & Judy Armstrong; James & Kathleen […]
Read moreThe following donations were received on or before December 9, 2025: Supporter ($1,000-$1,499): Lucia Christopher & Ken Smith; Lori & Dennis McBride, in honor of Lori McBride; Phoenix Charitable Fund; Joyce & Kenneth Polse, in memory of Jean Polse; Barbara Simon. Collaborator ($500-$999): Anonymous; Barbara Danoff; Gary Greenfield & Reesa Tansey; Philip & […]
Read moreMeet Prudence Share this Article All it took was forgetting to buy her son’s toiletries. Prudence Wesson headed back inside the drugstore — 10 minutes tops — then drove home to her San Rafael apartment without a thought. Later, she recalled, “I reached back to get my purse, and it’s not there.” Presuming it stolen […]
Read moreThe following donations were received on or before December 8, 2025: Benefactor ($2,000-$2,499): Anonymous, in memory of Carol Kelley. Advocate ($1,500-$1,999): J. Edgar & Veronica Fennie; Lamar Leland; David & Mary Sullivan, in memory of Geraldine M. Gallagher. Supporter ($1,000-$1,499): Anonymous; Maria Dichov; Naomi Groeschel, in memory of Claire Wahrhaftig; Gary T. […]
Read moreThe following donations were received on or before December 4, 2025: Benefactor ($2,000-$2,499): Cecily Cassel. Supporter ($1,000-$1,499): Victoria Galland, PhD; Guy & Ann Kissner, in memory of Emil & Flora Kissner; Charlotte Scherman & Charles Stephenson; Michael & Wendy Sherman. Collaborator ($500-$999): L. Altshuler; Barbara Boyd, in memory of Ivan & Louveta […]
Read moreMeet Robin Share this Article Robin Cayabo heard the crack of her leg breaking as soon as she landed on the pavement. It was late July, and Cayabo, a 46-year-old Mountain View resident, was bike riding with friends through San Jose during a monthly group trek they called the San Jose Bike Party. Cayabo figured […]
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