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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The public can support food assistance programs for active-duty military families and veterans by dropping off non-perishable food items at participating VFW posts through November 17 Ahead of Veterans Day, Humana, the VFW Foundation, and Rotary District 5340 are supporting both Feeding San Diego and local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts through the second annual Uniting to [...]
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