Assemblymember Brian Maienschein to Present $500,000 Check to Feeding San Diego on September 22

Published On: September 22nd, 2021By Categories: News Releases1.5 min read

Funds from 2021-22 state budget to be given to the non-profit at its distribution center in Sorrento Valley 

Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue non-profit, will receive a visit from Assemblymember Brian Maienschein during Hunger Action Month to present a $500,000 check from the 2021-22 California state budget. 

WHO: Assemblymember Brian Maienschein and Feeding San Diego CEO Dan Shea  

WHAT: In July 2021, it was announced that Assemblymember Maienschein had brought $1.4 million from the budget to five public service organizations and projects in the 77th Assembly District. Feeding San Diego is one of those organizations. Feeding San Diego will receive $500,000 for the purchase of much-needed equipment to continue operations, which include rescuing food from food donors throughout San Diego County and connecting it with community partners—faith-based organizations, schools, other nonprofits—who distribute it to those they serve. Feeding San Diego also hosts its own food distributions across the county, including its Together Tour series of large-scale food distributions that started in February 2021 as a response to the ongoing elevated need caused by the pandemic and has now distributed over one million pounds of food out into the community.   

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22 at 10:30 AM; press event will be about 15 minutes with opportunity for Q&A and photo ops following remarks from both Assemblymember Brian Maienschein and Feeding San Diego CEO Dan Shea.

WHERE: Feeding San Diego, 9477 Waples St., Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92121 

VISUALS: Check presentation with Assemblymember Maienschein, activity in Feeding San Diego warehouse, food being sorted and packed.  

September is Hunger Action Month and Feeding San Diego is encouraging the community to “Cross Out Hunger” by taking action. Donations, volunteering and advocating for those experiencing hunger continue to be the focus to help Feeding San Diego close the hunger gap.