FOOD SUPPORT NETWORK
Serving all Santa Clara County
ACTIVE DISASTERS - Information & Links
Active Disaster Information – Food Operations
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Current Status:
There are no active disasters in Santa Clara County at this time
Important Links:
None at this time
Disaster Impacts:
- Current Unmet Needs:
- Available Resources:
CADRE RESOURCE MAP
The Food Support Network provides a means of communication and information sharing for organizations involved in the food system in Santa Clara County throughout the disaster cycle. This network can help organizations find funding for mitigation, conduct training/exercises for disaster readiness, strengthen communication during disaster response, and facilitate collaboration during disaster relief and recovery efforts, when food insecurity may be exacerbated and capacity impeded.
OVERVIEW OF CADRE’S SUPPORT NETWORKS:
The food network is one of 20 networks CADRE is developing to facilitate communication for nongovernmental organizations in Santa Clara County throughout the disaster cycle. These networks are broken up by different community services and functions to allow for more focused communication. The networks are designed to give organizations a way to quickly find and share information, collaborate, and communicate, before, during, and after disaster. Fill out the short Network Sign Up Form to ensure that you are included in updates about the networks you are interested in joining.
FOOD NETWORK UPDATES:
The Food Support Network has begun it’s quarterly meetings and is currently reviewing draft versions of their communication tools, for finalization in September’s quarterly meeting. We are actively trying to grow our network, as the larger the network is, the more effective it will be in building connections and supporting organizations throughout the disaster cycle. Once all communication tools are finalized, CADRE will develop training and an annual tabletop exercise to ensure the tools are effective and properly used.
FOOD NETWORK COMMUNICATION TOOLS:
1.) Webpage – This webpage and the forms, lists, and map within it will be updated regularly and used for continuous coordination and information sharing during disasters.
2.) WhatsApp Group – For live chat communication at the onset of a disaster, to provide major disaster announcements including meeting expansion, and urgent updates and requests. This group will also be used to conduct welfare checks, allowing organizations to quickly share information about disaster impacts and immediate needs.
- Link to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FSo880MjMGsLREFnS6jAZ8
3.) Meetings – The Food Support network holds one-hour quarterly meetings. The next meeting will be Mid-September via Zoom (Date & Time TBD). During disasters, meetings will be expanded at the network leadership’s discretion and by request.
4.) Back up methods of communication for the Food Network will include emails, phone and in person meetings, and utilization of Ham Radio and/or information centers in the case of technological challenges during an emergency. These backups are still being developed.
GET INVOLVED:
- Fill out this questionnaire for your organization: https://forms.gle/3ZKewgrR8tujXsFq5
- Contact CADRE’s Emergency Manager, Luna Mohammad at [email protected]
- American Red Cross
- Archdiocese of San Francisco (ADSF)
- CalDART
- California Civil Air Patrol
- California Highway Patrol
- CalOES
- Catholic Charities
- CERT
- City of Cupertino
- City of Milpitas
- City of San Jose
- Community Leader/CADRE Translator
- Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto
- County of Santa Clara Health System
- Evergreen Islamic Center
- Farmworker Caravan & CasaQ
- FoodRecovery.org
- Gavilan College
- HomeFirst
- Hope’s Corner
- Hunger at Home
- ICNA Relief
- India Currents
- Jewish Family and Children’s Services
- Joint Venture Food Recovery
- Korean American Community Services
- LifeMoves – Opportunity Services Center
- Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
- Martha’s Kitchen
- Peninsula Food Runners
- Recovery Café San Jose
- RePlate
- Salaam Food Pantry
- Salvation Army Western territory
- San Andreas Regional Center
- San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School
- Santa Clara County
- Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management
- Santa Clara County Social Services Agency
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
- Sewa International
- Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits
- Sourcewise
- South Palo Alto Food Closet
- StandUp For Kids
- Sunnyvale Community Services
- Sunnyvale DPS
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- The Health Trust
- The Q corner
- Tzu Chi Foundation
- United Way
- Valley Health Center
- Veggielution
- WeHope
- West Valley Community Services
PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES
Food Organization Preparedness
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
Businesses Preparedness
Donation Management
Donations Management Presentation Summary
Donated Goods Template
Volunteer Hours Template
Faith Based Preparedness
Emergency Planning for Faith-Based Organizations
Developing EOPs for Houses of Worship
EOP Template Security Community Network
Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence
Infographic for "Six Steps"
Practical Solutions - Hacking Christianity Blog
Spirituality In a Time of Crisis - Interfaith Panel Series
Considerations for Faith Bases Organizations
Faith Based Community Checklist
Finding Your Disaster Mission for Faith Organizations 09/29/22
This presentation was not recorded. Each presenter spoke about their current disaster mission and they are resources to help you develop your own mission. The PowerPoint deck lists many different opportunities to serve the community. If you have questions or would like to be included in the joint CADRE/Red Cross Faith Resource Directory, email us at [email protected].