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West Valley Community Services West Valley Community Services is the community's safety net, providing basic needs such as food

Our History
1973 Three public nurses form Cupertino Roundup as a community outreach program
1976 Cupertino Roundup becomes Cupertino Community Services (CCS)
1985 First BBQ/Auction fundraiser
1990 CCS begins administering the City of Cupertino Below Market Housing Program CCS moves to Quinlan Community Center and launches a full service food pantry CCS collaborates with Faith-in-Action to operate the rotating shelter
1993 CCS celebrates the 20th anniversary with a new logo
1996 CCS acquires a four-plex to provide transitional housing to homeless men, women and children
2001 Vista Village capital campaign launches
2003 Vista Village, a 24 unit rental complex, opens
2004 CCS launches the Family Resources Program to provide services to families with children 0 to 5
2005 CCS establishes the Legacy Society to support the CCS Endowment Fund
2008 CCS changes its name to West Valley Community Services (WVCS)
2009 WVCS opens Los Gatos Family Resource Center in Los Gatos
WVCS gets its first refrigerated Mobile Food Pantry Van
2010 WVCS establishes Taste of Compassion monthly fundraising dinners featuring local restaurants
2011 WVCS launches the 1st Annual West Valley Dash of Hope
WVCS creates the signature Chefs of Compassion event
2012 WVCS launches new redesigned website
2013 WVCS celebrates its 40th Anniversary and the 10th Anniversary of Vista Village
2016 WVCS launches a Mobile Food Pantry with support from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

WVCS’s 2nd Annual Together We Rise Community Forum: Public Health, Transportation & Community Well-Being is happening TO...
10/14/2026

WVCS’s 2nd Annual Together We Rise Community Forum: Public Health, Transportation & Community Well-Being is happening TOMORROW, October 15!

We’re bringing together lived experience leaders, community advocates, public health professionals, researchers, service providers, and local leaders for an evening of important conversations about the systems that impact our everyday lives.

Keynote Speaker: Sergio Lopez Councilmember Sergio Lopez
Public Health Panel: Ofisa Pati AACI, Cha See Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Samuel Leale Saratoga Senior Center & Sketch Salazar
Transportation Panel: Dr. Hilary Nixon, Chris Logan, Harry Neil & Brenda Bell-Brown

Plus, connect with local organizations and community resources, ask questions, meet others in your community, and enjoy food & refreshments!

TOMORROW — Thursday, October 15
5:00–7:30 PM | Doors open at 4:30 PM
Quinlan Community Center – Cupertino Room
10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino

Whether you’ve been following along for weeks or are just hearing about the event today—there’s still time to be in the room with us!

✨ Space is limited. RSVP through the link in our bio or at togetherwerisewvcs.eventbrite.com

Already registered? Bring a friend and help us spread the word one last time!

We’re just days away from WVCS’s 2nd Annual Together We Rise Community Forum: Public Health, Transportation & Community ...
10/13/2026

We’re just days away from WVCS’s 2nd Annual Together We Rise Community Forum: Public Health, Transportation & Community Well-Being!

This Thursday, we’re bringing together lived experience leaders, community advocates, researchers, public health professionals, and local leadership for conversations about the systems that impact our everyday lives.

KEYNOTE
Sergio Lopez — Campbell City Councilmember & VTA Board Chair

PUBLIC HEALTH PANEL
• Ofisa Pati — AACI
• Cha See, PhD, MPH — Santa Clara Family Health Plan
• Samuel Leale — SASCC
• Sketch Salazar — Community Advocate & Lived Experience Leader

TRANSPORTATION PANEL
• Dr. Hilary Nixon — Mineta Transportation Institute
• Chris Logan — Political Strategist & Community Organizer
• Harry Neil — VTA Citizens Advisory Committee & Transit Advocate
• Brenda Bell-Brown — WVCS Lived Experience Advisory Committee

Thursday, October 15
5:00–7:30 PM | Doors Open at 4:30 PM
Quinlan Community Center – Cupertino Room

Come for the conversations and stay to connect with community organizations, explore resources, enjoy food and refreshments, and learn how you can get involved.

Space is limited, RSVP through the link in our bio or at: togetherwerisewvcs.eventbrite.com



SCFHP South County Community Resource Center
Saratoga Senior Center

Community partnership in action! ❤️A huge thank you to Goombahs Car Club for hosting another incredible annual car show ...
10/13/2026

Community partnership in action! ❤️

A huge thank you to Goombahs Car Club for hosting another incredible annual car show to support West Valley Community Services! Not only did their event collect vital food and raise funds for our distribution programs, but the Goombah’s team also visited our offices, toured our facilities, and spent time volunteering alongside us.

Partnerships like this are the heart of what we do. Want to see how your group, business, or family can make a difference? Come tour our offices and see our work firsthand! Send us a message or visit our website to schedule a visit today. 🤝✨

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Community starts with unity! 💙Thank you so much to all of our incredible partners who joined us for our Park It Market P...
10/12/2026

Community starts with unity! 💙

Thank you so much to all of our incredible partners who joined us for our Park It Market Partner Appreciation event! 🚚🛒

By bringing a dignified, no-cost grocery shopping experience directly into our neighborhoods, the Park It Market helps ensure that our most vulnerable community members receive support with compassion and dignity.

This work is only possible because of your partnership, dedication, and shared commitment to fighting hunger and homelessness across our community. Thank you for standing alongside us! 🤝✨

Swipe through to see highlights from the event! ➡️

Thank you to the team at Whole Foods Market at Los Gatos for filling our Nourishing Our Neighborhoods van with fresh pro...
10/09/2026

Thank you to the team at Whole Foods Market at Los Gatos for filling our Nourishing Our Neighborhoods van with fresh produce and pantry staples! Ours was one of the hunger relief events hosted by Whole Foods Market on Tuesday, October 6th. Donations like this help ensure we have the resources to meet the growing need in our community. This support benefits West Valley Community Services' food operations.

West Valley Community Services strives to make a difference in our community when they need it most.
10/09/2026

West Valley Community Services strives to make a difference in our community when they need it most.

We’re excited to introduce the Transportation Panel for West Valley Community Services’ 2nd Annual Together We Rise Comm...
10/08/2026

We’re excited to introduce the Transportation Panel for West Valley Community Services’ 2nd Annual Together We Rise Community Forum: Public Health, Transportation & Community Well-Being!

Joining the conversation:

🚍 Dr. Hilary Nixon — Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute
🚍 Chris Logan — Political Strategist & Community Organizer
🚍 Harry Neil — VTA Citizens Advisory Committee Member & Transit Advocate
🚍 Brenda Bell-Brown — Executive Board Member, WVCS Lived Experience Advisory Committee (LEAC)

Together, our panelists bring perspectives from transportation research and policy, community advocacy, regional transit, and lived experience. We’ll explore transportation access and mobility, the challenges facing our communities, and how transportation connects people to healthcare, employment, housing, services, and opportunity.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM | Doors open at 4:30 PM
📍 Quinlan Community Center – Cupertino Room
10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Come learn, ask questions, connect with local organizations and community resources, and enjoy food and refreshments!

✨ Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
RSVP through the link in our bio or visit togetherwerisewvcs.eventbrite.com

Stay tuned as we introduce each of our Transportation Panelists!

We’re excited to welcome Sergio Lopez as the keynote speaker for West Valley Community Services’ 2nd Annual Together We...
10/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sergio Lopez as the keynote speaker for West Valley Community Services’ 2nd Annual Together We Rise Community Forum: Public Health, Transportation & Community Well-Being!

Sergio serves as a Campbell City Councilmember and Chair of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), bringing years of experience in public service and policy. Join us as Sergio kicks off the evening and helps set the stage for important community conversations around public health, transportation, access, and community well-being.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM | Doors open at 4:30 PM
📍 Quinlan Community Center – Cupertino Room
10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Come for the conversation, connect with local organizations and community resources, and enjoy food and refreshments!

✨ Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
RSVP through the link in our bio or visit: togetherwerisewvcs.eventbrite.com

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the incredible speakers joining us for this year’s Together We Rise!

10/05/2026

Essential services don’t stop... and neither do we. 💙

As critical funding faces cuts across the board, our commitment to building vital safety nets for our community’s most vulnerable members remains as strong as ever. We are deeply grateful to partners like California Bank & Trust for standing alongside us to make this work possible.

When local businesses, civic leaders, and community organizations unite, we build a safer, stronger community for everyone. 🤝✨

We’re getting closer to Together We Rise 2026! 🙌Alongside our Public Health and Transportation panels, attendees will ha...
10/02/2026

We’re getting closer to Together We Rise 2026! 🙌

Alongside our Public Health and Transportation panels, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local organizations sharing resources, services, advocacy opportunities, and ways to get involved in our community.

Come early, grab some food and refreshments, explore the resource tables, and connect with organizations doing important work across our region!

📅 Thursday, October 15
🚪 Doors open at 4:30 PM | Event 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Quinlan Community Center – Cupertino Room

Already RSVP’d? We can’t wait to see you! Haven’t registered yet? Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Register for Together We Rise: togetherwerisewvcs.eventbrite.com

Participating organizations are subject to change.

Address

10104 Vista Drive
Cupertino, CA
95014

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14082558033

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