SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have launched a unique club-wide community initiative called Pledge 74 to tackle food insecurity concerns in the South Bay over the next 18 months. Many residents of San Jose and the broader South Bay community are unsure where their next meal will come from, and Pledge 74 was created to combat these ever-present concerns that have been further exacerbated by COVID-19.
The Quakes’ objective is to raise and donate $740,000, promote volunteerism and increase overall awareness of this growing problem. Pledge 74 was named after the team’s founding in 1974 and carries with it a legacy of nearly 50 years of community service.