SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Quakes Foundation and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation), have committed to donate a total of $200,000 for 51,000 meals to help fight food insecurity in 2025.
The Quakes Foundation and The PG&E Foundation will work with local organizations in the Greater Bay Area—including Martha’s Kitchen and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz—to distribute the meals.
“We couldn't be more appreciative of the PG&E Foundation for stepping up to partner with us,” said Robert Davis, Vice President of Community Relations for the San Jose Earthquakes. “As we engage in communities where the nexus of a love of soccer and need meet, this is a great way for us to deepen our ability to partner and support these communities as we leverage soccer to help make a difference.”
“The PG&E Foundation is committed to the wellbeing of our local communities. That’s why we are thrilled to continue our ongoing partnership with the Quakes Foundation to make a meaningful impact in reducing food insecurity in the South Bay, Central Coast and Central Valley,” said Stephanie Isaacson, Executive Director, The PG&E Corporation Foundation.
The PG&E Foundation’s charitable donation comes from PG&E shareholders, not PG&E Customers.
This year, the partnership will be working with six communities here in NorCal to assist with food insecurity: East San Jose, Salinas/Greenfield, Watsonville/Pajaro, East Palo Alto, Gilroy and Merced/Central Valley.
This initiative stems from the Earthquakes’ Pledge 74 campaign, an organization-wide program that aims to combat food insecurity concerns in the Bay Area. Pledge 74 was named after the team’s founding in 1974 and carries with it a legacy of nearly 50 years of community service.
About the Quakes Foundation
The Quakes Foundation is the San Jose Earthquakes’ charitable arm, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Quakes Foundation promotes unity through sport. We strive to improve health and fitness outcomes for local youth and combat food insecurity in our community. Through the cultivation of the game of soccer, we create and facilitate programs that produce positive impact for children and families in these areas of focus throughout the Bay Area. For more information, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/community.
About The PG&E Corporation Foundation
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate from PG&E and sponsored by PG&E Corporation.
About Martha’s Kitchen
Between its hot meal and grocery programs, Martha’s Kitchen provides nearly 250,000 meals each month. While it has called San Jose home since its founding in 1981, the organization feels called to provide food security to as many communities as possible. Martha’s Kitchen believes that food is a basic human right, not a luxury. It is vital that these communities have access to well-balanced meals, which include proper proteins, vegetables and carbohydrates. For more information, visit www.marthas-kitchen.org.
About Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz’s mission is to inspire and support Santa Cruz County to provide nourishment for all community members. They strive to continually improve processes and protocols to support inclusive and equitable practices and decision making at all organization levels.
