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8 07, 2021

In Six Months, the Together Tour Has Served over 56,000 San Diegans

2023-05-31T17:08:47-07:00

Back in February, the Together Tour was just an idea. Our team thought: how can we do more to support our community during the pandemic? We envisioned a traveling series of food distributions that provide food to thousands of people in a few short hours. Six months later, the series of large-scale drive-through food [...]

In Six Months, the Together Tour Has Served over 56,000 San Diegans2023-05-31T17:08:47-07:00
7 07, 2021

Over 56,000 San Diegans Served Through the Together Tour, Feeding San Diego’s Series of Large-Scale Food Distributions

2022-01-11T14:37:03-08:00

Feeding San Diego has added an additional location to its Together Tour, a series of large-scale food distributions created to address the ongoing elevated need for food assistance throughout San Diego County. The food rescue organization will host a drive-through food distribution at a seventh site starting next Friday, July 16 at Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido. The Together Tour ensures that San Diegans who continue to struggle can access healthy, nutritious food, with all [...]

Over 56,000 San Diegans Served Through the Together Tour, Feeding San Diego’s Series of Large-Scale Food Distributions2022-01-11T14:37:03-08:00
21 06, 2021

Restaurant Owners Share Give a Meal Success Stories of How They’re Raising Revenue and Giving Back

2021-06-24T08:17:06-07:00

Pre-pandemic, the restaurant community was often asked to give back to the community by donating gift cards or food to community causes. But since March 2020, the restaurant industry has been the one that needs help. While things are much improved, the restaurant industry is still recovering. Feeding San Diego introduced the concept of Give [...]

Restaurant Owners Share Give a Meal Success Stories of How They’re Raising Revenue and Giving Back2021-06-24T08:17:06-07:00
16 06, 2021

Feeding San Diego Named a 2021 Classy Awards Finalist 

2021-06-16T15:59:12-07:00

We are excited to share that Feeding San Diego has been named a Top 50 Finalist for the 2021 Classy Awards. We’re honored to be recognized for our work and to be amongst such an inspiring group of national nonprofits doing commendable work in their respective communities. Classy is an online fundraising software for nonprofits. [...]

Feeding San Diego Named a 2021 Classy Awards Finalist 2021-06-16T15:59:12-07:00
15 06, 2021

Feeding San Diego Supports Youth Facing Hunger This Summer with 25 Summer School Food Service Program Sites

2021-06-15T14:16:59-07:00

This summer, Feeding San Diego is supporting youth in need with the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a critical part of its hunger-relief services across San Diego County. SFSP provides vital support during the summer months to ensure youth are getting the nutrition they need to grow and thrive. At the 25 youth meal [...]

Feeding San Diego Supports Youth Facing Hunger This Summer with 25 Summer School Food Service Program Sites2021-06-15T14:16:59-07:00
14 06, 2021

You Can Help Provide Fuel Kids Need This Summer

2021-06-15T09:28:18-07:00

This year's Feeding San Diego summer programming supports youth by providing meals at 46 sites across the county. According to the San Diego Hunger Coalition, as of November 2020 more than 280,000 kids in San Diego County are at risk of experiencing hunger. While families can still access school meals this summer because of modifications [...]

You Can Help Provide Fuel Kids Need This Summer2021-06-15T09:28:18-07:00
9 06, 2021

Former NFL Player Lonie Paxton Partners with Feeding San Diego to Donate 200 Pounds of Meat to Ronald McDonald House Charities

2023-05-26T11:31:38-07:00

Kindness is about connecting the dots. A recent food donation made possible by three-time Super Bowl champ turned strategic advisor and cultivator of kindness, Lonie Paxton, is a great example. He connected the dots and brought together three different organizations to get a 200-pound donation of ground beef to Ronald McDonald House Charities. This donation [...]

Former NFL Player Lonie Paxton Partners with Feeding San Diego to Donate 200 Pounds of Meat to Ronald McDonald House Charities2023-05-26T11:31:38-07:00
7 06, 2021

Feeding San Diego Supports Youth Facing Hunger This Summer at 46 Sites Across the County

2022-04-05T09:09:47-07:00

Over 280,000 kids are currently at risk of experiencing hunger in San Diego County SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2021) — This summer, Feeding San Diego is supporting youth and families in need with two specific food assistance programs, the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and School Pantry program. Both are critical to the organization’s hunger-relief [...]

Feeding San Diego Supports Youth Facing Hunger This Summer at 46 Sites Across the County2022-04-05T09:09:47-07:00
3 06, 2021

San Diego’s Legal Community Comes Together to Overrule Hunger

2023-05-31T14:32:58-07:00

The legal community fights for what they believe in, and Feeding San Diego commends the local legal community for fighting to end hunger. For the past decade, Feeding San Diego has worked closely with the local legal community every year on a campaign called Food from the Bar. This two-week event raises funds and awareness [...]

San Diego’s Legal Community Comes Together to Overrule Hunger2023-05-31T14:32:58-07:00
25 05, 2021

Local Veterans Donate Their Time to Distribute Food to the Military Community with Feeding San Diego

2023-05-30T14:36:40-07:00

Bringing a community together is a privilege and honor, especially as we ease out of a global pandemic and look toward the Memorial Day holiday. Feeding San Diego is honored to partner with Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) to bring the local military community together for a day of service. This joint effort [...]

Local Veterans Donate Their Time to Distribute Food to the Military Community with Feeding San Diego2023-05-30T14:36:40-07:00
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