Released today, Map the Meal Gap 2016 finds that 423,130 people, including 151,440 children, in San Diego County experience food insecurity, or the equivalent of 13.3 percent of San Diegans. The study results reveal that San Diego County ranks in the top seven metro areas with the highest number of children living in food insecure households. Map [...]
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) of the American Hospital Association have embarked on an exciting venture to foster a culture of health amongst hospitals and community organizations across America. With this goal, they have created the "Culture of Health Learning Collaborative," a select group of ten hospitals [...]
Volunteer of the Month Since October 2012, Gregg has donated more than 400 hours with Feeding San Diego. As a weekly Team Leader, he helps teach and lead small groups of volunteers to pack for our Feeding Kids programs on Saturday mornings. His enthusiasm and positive attitude helps create a welcoming environment for new volunteers. [...]
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. We want to take the opportunity to express our gratitude for the incredible support Feeding San Diego receives from individuals and groups all year long. Last year, more than 13,000 volunteers joined the fight [...]
Asparagus in April! This nutritious and delicious green-speared vegetable is in season during the spring and best eaten in April. Try this quick and easy asparagus recipe for a healthy side dish, great with any meal. Quick, Three-Ingredient Asparagus Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound asparagus spears 4 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. lemon juice Directions [...]
When families are struggling to make ends meet, they make do with the food they have, which is often food from our distributions. We invite you to reflect on these difficult decisions by participating in the recipe challenge. Our second Recipe Challenge consists of the following six food items. These items are commonly found in our distribution center and [...]
Volunteer of the Month Matthew Haulman has been an invaluable department support volunteer for the Programs team since October 2015, donating more than 50 hours. His attention to detail and sense of responsibility have made him an incredible asset, particularly for our Mobile Pantry and School Pantry reports and surveys. Matthew is always on time, [...]
Feeding San Diego’s (FSD) mission is to end hunger through healthy food, education and advocacy. In this winter’s Mobile Pantry site surveys, we’re seeing our mission come to life. We found that 97 percent of clients reported eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains since receiving food from the Mobile Pantry sites and 75 percent eat less unhealthy food [...]
FSD would not be able to reach 60,000 children, families and seniors each week without the partnership of 150 nonprofit partners across San Diego County. Recently, CalFresh intern Rachel Oporto shared how impressed she is with the compassion and community involvement displayed by one of these partners, Mission Village Christian. "Luisa and her staff at Mission Village Christian are so welcoming to [...]
It's the season for citrus! Though these fruits are available year round, they are best eaten during winter while other fruits lack flavor. Packed with vitamin C and fiber, eating an orange or grapefruit can help you feel fuller longer. Try this easy Citrus Salad recipe for a colorfully nutritious meal. Citrus Salad Yield: 4 servings [...]
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