Feeding hope, serving dignity: How nonprofit groups fight food insecurity in Silicon Valley

AS THE MEAL DISTRIBUTION draws to a close on a late, sunny afternoon in San Jose, Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen volunteers start packing what’s left in bags: pre-packaged hot meals of fish and rice, chips, bottles of water, bread and other groceries, sandwiches and hygiene kits — a toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, deodorant and a napkin.  

They notice Timothy Mansfield cycle toward them and greet him after he sits at a table, waiting.