Increased demand strains South Bay service providers

South Bay nonprofits are seeking $1.7 million as demand for food and emergency aid surges amid budget cuts, with nearly one in four Santa Clara County households unable to afford basic needs.

Families Across the U.S. Are Facing an ‘Affordability Crisis,’ Says United Way Bay Area

According to United Way Bay Area (UWBA), the data underscores a growing reality in the region: more than 600,000 Bay Area households are working hard yet still cannot afford their basic needs.

Does this small city have the Bay Area’s worst homelessness problem?

Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range, Gilroy's agricultural beauty masks a stark reality: the city has one of the largest homeless populations in the entire Bay Area region.

Morgan Hill welcomes 73 units of affordable housing to help farmworkers, homeless residents

By Luis Melecio Zambrano | lmeleciozambrano@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group

Helping Those in Need Move From Homelessness and Hunger to Hope

As more families struggle with the high cost of living, SCCS offers not just relief, but a path toward stability and hope. With support from the Wish Book, they continue to uplift lives—helping people move from crisis to a brighter, more secure future.

The impossible math of making ends meet

High housing and childcare costs in Silicon Valley leave families little for food. Food insecurity risk ranges from 30% in East San Jose to 23% in Gilroy, and even affluent neighborhoods aren't immune. The minimum wage still can't cover basic living expenses.