Volunteer of the Month Lisa Doherty has volunteered almost 150 hours with Feeding San Diego since February 2016. As an Office Volunteer, she helps with data entry and clerical work that supports a volunteer program of more than 13,000 volunteers annually. Behind the scenes, Lisa helps to ensure our volunteer records are accurate and complete [...]

Did you know that nuts such as walnuts, chestnuts and beechnuts, were one of the staple foods in the first Thanksgiving? From green beans with toasted almonds to pecan pie, nuts have served in an important role in many of our favorite traditional dishes. Cinnamon Maple Pecan Pie Bars Yield: 9 servings Ingredients Crust 2 cups [...]

Volunteer of the Month Mickey Sands first volunteered with Feeding San Diego in March 2015. He started out doing Food Rescue Ridealongs and soon after pursued leadership volunteer opportunities. At that time he became a Team Leader, teaching and leading volunteer projects at our Distribution Center. He often helps volunteers pack produce for our School [...]

From January through September, FSD staff has been engaged in important advocacy efforts to ensure that local, state and federal public policy reflects the needs of those we serve in the community. Some of our key priorities this legislative year included the Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit, which aimed to extend and expand a [...]

October has begun and Halloween is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate this month than by enjoying some fluffy and delicious Pumpkin Pancakes? Pumpkin Pancakes Yield: 10 servings Ingredients 2 cups pancake mix (any) 1 1/2 cup nonfat milk 1 egg 2 tbsp oil 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree Directions Heat a [...]

After nine years of rapid growth, our board and leadership have conducted a thorough review of our organization's strategic plan and mission. Our mission guides both what we do and how we do it: We are committed to a culture of responsibility and dignity and to leading our local community in the fight against hunger by efficiently [...]