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27 02, 2024

Feeding San Diego Names Bob Kamensky, a Retired U.S. Navy Veteran with over 35 Years of Service, it’s New Chief Executive Officer

2024-02-27T08:58:35-08:00

Kamensky served as interim CEO before being selected as CEO by the board       Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization, has named Bob Kamensky its new chief executive officer. A longtime San Diegan and U.S. Navy veteran with over 35 years of service, Kamensky transitioned to the not-for-profit sector in 2021 [...]

Feeding San Diego Names Bob Kamensky, a Retired U.S. Navy Veteran with over 35 Years of Service, it’s New Chief Executive Officer2024-02-27T08:58:35-08:00
20 02, 2024

Black History Month 2024: Elevating Black Voices in the Feeding San Diego Network

2024-02-20T16:47:29-08:00

Black History Month 2024 is a time to tell the stories of people in the Feeding San Diego network that exemplify Black excellence and leadership. It's also a time to reflect on food insecurity in the Black community. Our network of Black leaders, growers, change makers, volunteers, and neighbors shines year-round, but February is an [...]

Black History Month 2024: Elevating Black Voices in the Feeding San Diego Network2024-02-20T16:47:29-08:00
1 02, 2024

Feeding San Diego’s Emergency Flood Response

2024-02-13T09:41:22-08:00

On Monday, January 22, as much rain fell in San Diego in just six hours as it normally would in three months. This torrential rainfall caused devastation in our county that hadn't been seen in decades. Homes and roads flooded. Cars were carried by water miles away from where they were parked. People and pets [...]

Feeding San Diego’s Emergency Flood Response2024-02-13T09:41:22-08:00
25 01, 2024

Feeding San Diego Teams Up with Chef Travis Swikard for Exclusive Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Fundraiser on February 29

2024-01-25T10:11:28-08:00

Callie is closing its doors to the public for the evening in support of Feeding San Diego and its Feeding Kids programs       Feeding San Diego is announcing its next Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party fundraiser to be held next month. The dinner will be hosted by celebrated Chef Travis Swikard, chef and owner of [...]

Feeding San Diego Teams Up with Chef Travis Swikard for Exclusive Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Fundraiser on February 292024-01-25T10:11:28-08:00
23 01, 2024

A Healthy Partnership: Creating Food Sovereignty with Healthy Day Partners

2024-01-23T16:05:42-08:00

For Mim Michelove, CEO & president of the non-profit Healthy Day Partners, hunger relief is about more than simply distributing food. Michelove believes that food sovereignty is the solution to food insecurity. Her non-profit empowers food-insecure populations to grow their own food and be less reliant on outside resources. Because of its complimentary mission to [...]

A Healthy Partnership: Creating Food Sovereignty with Healthy Day Partners2024-01-23T16:05:42-08:00
3 01, 2024

Feeding San Diego Prepares for Increased Food Donations with New Implementation of Senate Bill 1383 to Combat Food Waste

2024-01-03T11:15:15-08:00

New businesses including hotels, large venues and events, and health facilities must comply as of January 1, 2024        Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger relief and food rescue organization, will be working with a new type of food donor this new year: large-scale businesses that serve up massive quantities of purchased and prepared foods. As outlined by [...]

Feeding San Diego Prepares for Increased Food Donations with New Implementation of Senate Bill 1383 to Combat Food Waste2024-01-03T11:15:15-08:00
19 12, 2023

Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry Program Addressing Childhood Hunger Receives $150,000 Grant From Prebys Foundation

2023-12-19T09:58:44-08:00

Funds will support the longstanding program that directly alleviates childhood hunger by providing nutritious food to families at local schools across San Diego County Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization, is honored to be one of 147 grant recipients awarded by Prebys Foundation. The non-profit has received a $150,000 grant [...]

Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry Program Addressing Childhood Hunger Receives $150,000 Grant From Prebys Foundation2023-12-19T09:58:44-08:00
11 12, 2023

How to Join In on the Holiday Giving Season with Feeding San Diego

2023-12-11T11:13:01-08:00

Holiday giving season is here! This is a time to cherish what you have and give back to others. It's a beautiful time of year when hearts are wide open and the community comes together. The Feeding San Diego community is no exception. While we offer hunger-relief programs and accept donations year-round, November and [...]

How to Join In on the Holiday Giving Season with Feeding San Diego2023-12-11T11:13:01-08:00
15 11, 2023

Feeding San Diego Receives $25,000 Grant from the USS Midway Foundation to Support Hunger-Relief Programs for Military Community

2023-11-15T12:31:21-08:00

The non-profit’s Feeding Heroes initiative supports active-duty service members, their families, and veterans in receiving food assistance   Feeding San Diego, a partner food bank of Feeding America, has received a Pillars of Freedom grant from the USS Midway Foundation to continue its work of providing meals at no-cost to the military community. The $25,000 grant [...]

Feeding San Diego Receives $25,000 Grant from the USS Midway Foundation to Support Hunger-Relief Programs for Military Community2023-11-15T12:31:21-08:00
8 11, 2023

Recognizing and Supporting our Local Indigenous Community This Native American Heritage Month

2023-11-08T15:14:00-08:00

On the fourth Tuesday of every month, Feeding San Diego's bright orange truck makes its way to the Santa Ysabel Reservation. Forty miles east of Escondido, located on Highway 76, the reservation is situated on the slopes of the Volcan Mountains. At nearly 4,500 feet, it's a remote location that's a world away from where [...]

Recognizing and Supporting our Local Indigenous Community This Native American Heritage Month2023-11-08T15:14:00-08:00
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