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17 06, 2025

Amazon Delivers Major Donation of Food and Funds to Feeding San Diego to Help End Hunger in the Region

2025-06-17T14:02:12-07:00

The global retailer donates food, freight, and financial support to the local non-profit, recently launching an annual employee food drive to offer additional support  For the second year in a row, Amazon is joining forces with hunger-relief and food rescue organization Feeding San Diego to help provide critical food and funds through the Feeding San Diego [...]

Amazon Delivers Major Donation of Food and Funds to Feeding San Diego to Help End Hunger in the Region2025-06-17T14:02:12-07:00
22 05, 2025

Breaking EBT News: CalFresh is Vital to Alleviating Hunger in San Diego, but it’s At Risk

2025-06-03T11:05:52-07:00

There are many different names for the federal nutrition assistance program called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. You may know it as SNAP, the acronym most commonly used to refer to it. Here in California, it’s called CalFresh. But many people call it food stamps or EBT. Whatever you choose to call this program, [...]

Breaking EBT News: CalFresh is Vital to Alleviating Hunger in San Diego, but it’s At Risk2025-06-03T11:05:52-07:00
14 05, 2025

Feeding America Study Released Today Reveals More Than 100,000 Children are Experiencing Food Insecurity in San Diego County

2025-05-28T11:58:48-07:00

The annual Map the Meal Gap study shows a rise in food insecurity in the overall San Diego population over the last year  Child food insecurity affects every county in the United States, with just over 100,000 children experiencing food insecurity in San Diego County, according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study. [...]

Feeding America Study Released Today Reveals More Than 100,000 Children are Experiencing Food Insecurity in San Diego County2025-05-28T11:58:48-07:00
8 05, 2025

Feeding San Diego Invites the Legal Community to Participate in This Year’s Food from the Bar Fundraiser at a Critical Time to Support Local Non-Profits

2025-05-28T12:00:46-07:00

The competition kicks off June 1 to raise funds needed to expand Feeding San Diego's School Pantry Program This summer, legal professionals can support critical hunger-relief programs by participating in Feeding San Diego’s Food from the Bar competition. The annual campaign for legal professionals is now in its 13th year, allowing the local legal community to give [...]

Feeding San Diego Invites the Legal Community to Participate in This Year’s Food from the Bar Fundraiser at a Critical Time to Support Local Non-Profits2025-05-28T12:00:46-07:00
17 04, 2025

Feeding San Diego’s Free Grocery Store, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace, Now Serving Almost 1,500 Households Every Month

2025-04-17T07:42:02-07:00

Since expanding the program one year ago, the non-profit has been serving up to 120 families a day, relying on local food donations to stock the shelves San Diegans continue to seek out food assistance from Feeding San Diego, with almost 1,500 households shopping at the non-profit’s free grocery store, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace, monthly since [...]

Feeding San Diego’s Free Grocery Store, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace, Now Serving Almost 1,500 Households Every Month2025-04-17T07:42:02-07:00
2 04, 2025

Chance Meeting of Two Feeding San Diego Volunteers Leads to a Living Organ Donation That Saved Lives

2025-04-07T09:56:33-07:00

It happened while they were gleaning green bell peppers together in February 2024. Two strangers, both with a shared purpose that day volunteering their time, were working side by side and got to talking. Craig Holt, a 63-year-old Army veteran, happened to mention that he needed a kidney to Meredithe Mainquist, who has over 1,300 [...]

Chance Meeting of Two Feeding San Diego Volunteers Leads to a Living Organ Donation That Saved Lives2025-04-07T09:56:33-07:00
4 02, 2025

Feeding San Diego Expanding its School Pantry Program at Schools Across the County This Year in Response to Increased Numbers of Children Experiencing Hunger

2025-02-04T07:16:37-08:00

The hunger-relief nonprofit is committed to a broad partnership with 58 schools across 17 districts to address child hunger by providing nutritious groceries on campuses Feeding San Diego, the region’s only Feeding America partner food bank, is expanding its School Pantry Program in 2025 in response to high need for nutrition assistance at schools across [...]

Feeding San Diego Expanding its School Pantry Program at Schools Across the County This Year in Response to Increased Numbers of Children Experiencing Hunger2025-02-04T07:16:37-08:00
15 01, 2025

Feeding San Diego and Chef Travis Swikard of Callie to Host Exclusive Fundraising Dinner Next Month

2025-01-15T14:54:12-08:00

The acclaimed chef will close his East Village restaurant for one evening to welcome guests to Feeding San Diego’s Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party The second annual Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party at Callie, an evening of incredible wine and food at one of San Diego’s most celebrated restaurants, will return this year [...]

Feeding San Diego and Chef Travis Swikard of Callie to Host Exclusive Fundraising Dinner Next Month2025-01-15T14:54:12-08:00
17 12, 2024

Holiday Giving Season: Providing Hope During a Challenging Season

2024-12-17T11:03:57-08:00

As the holiday giving season unfolds, Feeding San Diego has been busy spreading joy and relief to those in need throughout the region. From mid-November to mid-December, we hosted a series of eight special holiday food distributions across San Diego County. These distributions helped ensure that families have the essentials for a festive meal. This [...]

Holiday Giving Season: Providing Hope During a Challenging Season2024-12-17T11:03:57-08:00
11 11, 2024

Discover Gifts That Give Back on Feeding San Diego’s New Online Store

2024-11-11T12:54:05-08:00

In a world where consumer choices can feel overwhelming, the idea of giving back while shopping is becoming increasingly popular. Feeding San Diego has taken this concept to heart with the launch of its new online merch store, a place where you can find unique gifts that give back. Each item allows you to show [...]

Discover Gifts That Give Back on Feeding San Diego’s New Online Store2024-11-11T12:54:05-08:00
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