Agency Spotlight: Ramona Food and Clothes Closet
[…] through their monthly Friday distribution and their pantry. The distribution takes place every third Friday of the month. The pantry is open Monday through Friday, with some clients coming in more than once. They have grown their capacity, signed up new clients, and now have walk-in cold storage offset by solar power. They have […]
Community Partner Spotlight: Nutrition Education with Leah’s Pantry
[…] technical assistance and support based on the pace and the needs of the pantry to best serve the community. “Just as we encourage our pantries to be client centered, our programs are pantry centered,” says Carrie Richerson, program specialist at Leah’s Pantry. Pantries vary as much as the community members they serve. Three of the five pantries […]
Black History Month Spotlight: A Masjid Carrying on a Mother’s Legacy
[…] population in the community he serves. “The experience that stuck with me is a time Masjidul Taqwa received kiwi in the fall of 2022,” Villalba recalled. “A client from Africa had never seen or tasted kiwi. Hakim then sliced a kiwi for them to try. The client thought the fruit was delicious. In fact, […]
Agency Spotlight: Most Precious Blood Church
[…] advance to receive the Feeding San Diego truckload that arrives on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. In recent weeks, Most Precious Blood served 47 clients in one day, a new record for their pantry. Rita and her volunteer fleet maintain great relationships with store personnel and the community. Although they are […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet a CalFresh Specialist Who Has Experienced Hunger Firsthand
[…] a bond with others in similar situations. After about a year, Lourdes and her family got back on their feet, and she can now relate to her clients better. “I think everybody goes through those moments when they need help.” Helping Others in Return As a CalFresh specialist, Lourdes helps her clients enroll in […]
Mental Health Awareness Month – Spotlighting a Revolutionary Care Provider
[…] For over a decade, San Ysidro Health has offered food distribution as part of its services. As their program has grown, they’ve realized how many of their clients struggle to put food on the table. “The pandemic opened up our doors even more,” Laura Andrews shared. “We collaborated with National City and some food […]
Women’s History Month 2023 Spotlight: Pat Metcalf of Daily Bread Marketplace
[…] community’s needs are clearly on display. “People have pride. They may need to go to a food pantry, but they might not want to be there. Most clients have a job but usually don’t make enough money. At some point in the month, food is still needed, but there are no more funds,” Pat […]
Military Appreciation Month Spotlight: A Powerhouse Partnership Serving Military Families
[…] and their families. They provide counseling, education, and grants to families facing financial crises. At the start of the pandemic, STEP began hosting drive-through distributions for their clients to fill gaps in the resources they were able to afford. Initially, they mainly distributed essential items such as diapers, clothing, and shoes. In March 2021, […]
Agency Spotlight: Oceanside Sanctuary
[…] all community members, we are reminded that even the smallest change will make the biggest impact. Thank you to Victoria and your team for all you do! New clients must register with the food pantry before their first visit. Please visit Oceanside Sanctuary’s Food Pantry website for registration information, hours, and more. Ocean Sanctuary logo
