Making a Difference

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Making a Difference

The 2024 Silicon Valley Index reveals a stark reality: income inequality in our region has grown at twice the rate of California and the nation since the Great Recession. Last year’s Point-In-Time Count showed 10,000 people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, while 4 in 10 renters are now rent-burdened, spending over 30 percent of their income on housing. Participation in CalFresh is at its highest level in a decade. As of July, the federally funded food assistance program had more than 130,000 individuals receiving food stamps in Santa Clara County.

PACF remains dedicated to addressing these critical issues, working alongside our grantees to foster community strength and resilience. This year, 20 percent of PACF’s annual grants targeted food insecurity and affordable housing, supporting organizations that make a tangible difference.

Addressing Food Security

Grantees working to help families experiencing food insecurity include:

  • Ecumenical Hunger Program, whose staff are deeply embedded in the communities they serve, providing essential food, supplies, and services to families in need.
  • Fresh Approach (pictured) sources culturally relevant foods from BIPOC farmers to meet diverse dietary needs.
  • Onyxx Village Connection serves an important role on the Peninsula, feeding the hungry and eliminating food waste.

Impacting Affordable Housing

PACF grantees are also actively working along the affordable housing continuum.

  • Heart and Home Collaborative elevates the voice of those experiencing homelessness.
  • HIP Housing empowers individuals, providing access to affordable, safe, and supportive housing solutions.
  • East Palo Alto Tenants Council (EPACT) and EPACT Education Fund is dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of East Palo Alto tenants. EPACT works directly with residents facing housing challenges, advocating for tenants’ rights and helping to preserve affordable housing options.

We invite you to learn more about our grantees addressing food insecurity and affordable housing in our 2024 Impact Report.

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