Food Organizations Disaster Preparedness
Resources for Food Organizations
Cal-Fresh – Financial assistance for purchasing food to low-income California residents
Disaster Cal-Fresh – Expansion of Cal Fresh benefits during disasters
Faith & Food – A Guide to Religious Dietary Requirements
Food Assistance Landscape 2023 – Report by Unbox and Santa Clara University
FoodRecovery.org – Connecting surplus food to nonprofits
Santa Clara County Food Safety – Food safety resources
Santa Clara County Food Recovery – Food safety services
Santa Clara County Food Systems Workplan – Published May 2021. Currently under revision
Second Harvest Food Bank – Resources for feeding partners
Second Harvest Flyer – Second Harvest services information in English, Spanish, Chinese, & Vietnamese
Second Harvest Handout – When Should I Eat This | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese
Codes & Guidance
American Red Cross Handbook, Feeding Operations Section (Chapter 9)
Animals in Food Facilities – Santa Clara County
California Retail Food Code 2019
Code Date Guidelines for Partner Agencies – Second Harvest. Guidelines to understand when to use or dispose of food based on expiration date and where they can be found
Food Allergens Guidance – Santa Clara County
Food Safety Manual – Santa Clara County
Food Safety Tips – Second Harvest | Spanish | Vietnamese
Food Safety Training – Second Harvest
Grocery Rescue Donation Guidelines – Second Harvest
Power Outage Food Safety Guidance – Santa Clara County
Post-Fire Food Safety Guidance – Santa Clara County
Post-Flood Food Safety Guidance – Santa Clara County
Protocols for Safe Food Donation
Retail Food Operations Compliance – Santa Clara County
SB1383 Tier 2 Guide: For Prepared Food Donation Relationships – Second Harvest
USDA Foods Program Disaster Manual
Forms and Templates
Continuity Of Operations Plan Template – Cal OES (Word)
Continuity Of Operations Plan Template – Santa Clara County (PDF):
FEMA 214 Form: Log disaster response activities
Refrigeration Temperature Inspection Log – Second Harvest
Template Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Alternate Facilities – Second Harvest
USDA EFA7 2021 Form: Client check-in form for sites receiving USDA food – Second Harvest