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30 01, 2026

Federal Funding Cuts: What’s Needed When Grants Dry Up

2026-01-30T11:01:32-08:00

"There are no more easy days." That's how Carolina Miller, the director of programs & operations at Fallbrook Food Pantry, described the wake of COVID and federal funding cuts. Like so many other partners in the Feeding San Diego network, Fallbrook Food Pantry has had two ongoing issues: higher demand and lower funding. With [...]

Federal Funding Cuts: What’s Needed When Grants Dry Up2026-01-30T11:01:32-08:00
14 01, 2026

How a Fundraising Competition Led to a New School Pantry in San Diego

2026-01-28T09:36:11-08:00

It's a sunny day in Southeast San Diego. Against the blue of the sky, bright orange tents with Feeding San Diego's logo draw attention to the new school pantry at Morse High School. Smiling volunteers and staff cut an orange ribbon to officially launch the pantry, which will help feed students, parents, and neighbors [...]

How a Fundraising Competition Led to a New School Pantry in San Diego2026-01-28T09:36:11-08:00
12 12, 2025

New Charitable Contribution Rules: How 2026 Tax Law Changes Will Affect Your Charitable Deductions

2025-12-12T15:51:30-08:00

New charitable contribution rules are coming. The tax act that passed in July 2025 introduced tax law changes that will take effect in 2026. These changes will directly impact your charitable giving benefits. By making a gift before year-end, you can take advantage of more favorable tax laws, making your donation a win-win for [...]

New Charitable Contribution Rules: How 2026 Tax Law Changes Will Affect Your Charitable Deductions2025-12-12T15:51:30-08:00
5 12, 2025

Answering Your Questions about Food for Food Pantry Donations: What to Donate, How to Donate, and Where the Food Goes

2025-12-05T08:20:46-08:00

At Feeding San Diego, we accept food donations from the community during our normal business hours. However, it’s not as simple as pulling the almost-expired cans from your cupboards and dropping them off. For those who wish to donate food to food pantry visitors, there are a few important things to consider. Types of [...]

Answering Your Questions about Food for Food Pantry Donations: What to Donate, How to Donate, and Where the Food Goes2025-12-05T08:20:46-08:00
10 11, 2025

Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Food and Holiday Meal Ingredients

2025-11-17T13:47:12-08:00

Feeding San Diego recognizes how difficult the holidays can be for our neighbors facing food insecurity. That's why we provide free Thanksgiving food and ingredients for holiday meals this time of year. In addition to providing ingredients for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals, we host holiday food distributions throughout the county. We've put together [...]

Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Food and Holiday Meal Ingredients2025-11-17T13:47:12-08:00
29 10, 2025

Government Shutdown 2025: How to Help Your Affected Neighbors

2025-11-04T09:32:37-08:00

The federal government has been shut down since October 1. With federal employees missing paychecks and critical nutrition benefits at risk, your support is more crucial than ever. Supporting Feeding San Diego is one way you can help your neighbors affected by the government shutdown 2025. Christian, who serves in the Navy, receives food for [...]

Government Shutdown 2025: How to Help Your Affected Neighbors2025-11-04T09:32:37-08:00
13 10, 2025

Where to Find Free Food during the Government Shutdown

2025-11-03T11:05:16-08:00

At Feeding San Diego, we understand the stress that the 2025 government shutdown causes for federal workers, active-duty military personnel, and their families. We offer food distributions throughout San Diego County that are open to everyone in need of support. We are also working with partners in our network who serve the military community [...]

Where to Find Free Food during the Government Shutdown2025-11-03T11:05:16-08:00
29 09, 2025

Group Volunteer Opportunities: Bring Your Corporate Team or Community Group to Feeding San Diego

2025-09-29T12:57:48-07:00

Looking for group volunteer opportunities in your area? Feeding San Diego welcomes volunteer groups year-round! Volunteering with a group is a fun way to give back to your community. A group of employees from Starbucks volunteering at Feeding San Diego What Types of Groups Are Welcome to Volunteer? All types of groups are welcome [...]

Group Volunteer Opportunities: Bring Your Corporate Team or Community Group to Feeding San Diego2025-09-29T12:57:48-07:00
16 09, 2025

A Food Desert in the Desert: How Feeding San Diego Is Addressing Rural Hunger

2025-09-16T13:48:19-07:00

Nestled in the desert landscape, surrounded by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs is a food desert. This small, isolated town with only 3,500 full-time residents is an hour from the nearest affordable store. But every Tuesday from 11:30 to 4:30, the resource center holds the weekly food bank, with fresh produce from Feeding [...]

A Food Desert in the Desert: How Feeding San Diego Is Addressing Rural Hunger2025-09-16T13:48:19-07:00
6 08, 2025

Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Will Have Major Impacts on Food Banks: How You Can Help

2025-08-06T11:38:21-07:00

The budget reconciliation bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” was signed into law on July 4, 2025. It included deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, which many of our neighbors in San Diego County rely on. The final version of the bill cut nearly $200 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [...]

Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Will Have Major Impacts on Food Banks: How You Can Help2025-08-06T11:38:21-07:00
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