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11 04, 2023

3 Benefits to Volunteering as a Family

2024-06-14T14:51:00-07:00

It’s a Friday evening at Feeding San Diego’s Sorrento Valley headquarters. Volunteers busily sort and pack food to go out to the community. In their midst is the Korn Family. Parents Usa and Tommy work the conveyer belt alongside 15-year-old Iris and 13-year-old Lucas. They’re working together on a kitting project, putting shelf-stable goods into [...]

3 Benefits to Volunteering as a Family2024-06-14T14:51:00-07:00
20 03, 2023

Women’s History Month 2023 Spotlight: Pat Metcalf of Daily Bread Marketplace

2023-03-27T09:18:38-07:00

Walking into the Daily Bread Marketplace at Bayview Baptist Church in Encanto is like walking into the corner market. The two aisles showcase carefully made signs with the contents of the shelves. Along the left wall, refrigerated items rest behind glass doors, carefully placed by the volunteers and ministry partners. Clearly, this space has been [...]

Women’s History Month 2023 Spotlight: Pat Metcalf of Daily Bread Marketplace2023-03-27T09:18:38-07:00
15 03, 2023

Donate Stock: An Easy Way to Save Money and Do Good

2023-03-15T11:55:15-07:00

Did you know we accept stock? Our partner, DonateStock, makes it easy to donate your appreciated stock. Even better, until March 31, they are doubling every stock donation up to $1,000! Here are a few of the many reasons you should donate stock to Feeding San Diego. Save Money and Make Every Dollar Count Donating [...]

Donate Stock: An Easy Way to Save Money and Do Good2023-03-15T11:55:15-07:00
21 02, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: A Masjid Carrying on a Mother’s Legacy

2023-02-23T08:45:35-08:00

Black History Month comes around once a year, but year-round, members of the Feeding San Diego network exemplify Black leadership. One such leader is Hakim Alaji, whose group works out of Masjidul Taqwa, the first Masjid established in San Diego. Its members collaborate with Feeding San Diego and other local non-profits to keep their community [...]

Black History Month Spotlight: A Masjid Carrying on a Mother’s Legacy2023-02-23T08:45:35-08:00
12 01, 2023

3 Ways to Serve Your Community This MLK Day of Service

2023-01-12T13:31:07-08:00

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of service. As his birthday approaches, we invite San Diegans to honor that legacy by giving back to the community. There are many ways to make a difference. Here are three ways to honor Dr. King's legacy for MLK Day of Service 2023. 1. Volunteer [...]

3 Ways to Serve Your Community This MLK Day of Service2023-01-12T13:31:07-08:00
3 01, 2023

Food Is Medicine: Fresh Produce Is the Prescription for a Healthy Life

2024-09-17T13:13:38-07:00

Something we consistently hear from people who attend our food distributions is how much they appreciate the fresh produce. Recently, Feeding America released a new report titled Elevating Voices to End Hunger Together. This nationwide community listening initiative discovered vital insights into what people facing hunger want and need. One of the big takeaways was [...]

Food Is Medicine: Fresh Produce Is the Prescription for a Healthy Life2024-09-17T13:13:38-07:00
21 12, 2022

Meet Arthur: A Teenage Volunteer Dedicated to Food Rescue and Hunger Relief

2022-12-21T12:11:05-08:00

When it comes to volunteers, Feeding San Diego has had success attracting some of the most amazing people to our organization. We have a long list of volunteers who show up every single week, sometimes for multiple shifts. They take on leadership roles, offer to help with complex projects, and display an enthusiasm for the [...]

Meet Arthur: A Teenage Volunteer Dedicated to Food Rescue and Hunger Relief2022-12-21T12:11:05-08:00
20 12, 2022

3 Reasons to Make an End-of-Year Donation

2022-12-20T10:06:38-08:00

Here at Feeding San Diego, we know how busy this time of year can be. If you’re anything like our team, you have a lot on your plate right now. So, we have decided to make this post about donating as simple as possible. Here are the top three reasons to make an end-of-year donation [...]

3 Reasons to Make an End-of-Year Donation2022-12-20T10:06:38-08:00
6 12, 2022

Meet Feeding San Diego’s Newest Board Members

2022-12-06T15:27:44-08:00

A non-profit's board of directors is integral to the success of the organization. Feeding San Diego is fortunate to have a board whose members bring commitment, compassion, and dedicated leadership to our mission to end hunger across San Diego County. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed five new board members from various backgrounds who are [...]

Meet Feeding San Diego’s Newest Board Members2022-12-06T15:27:44-08:00
1 12, 2022

One Mother’s Fight: How to Help Families in Need This Holiday Season

2022-12-01T13:23:33-08:00

Six-year-old Zoey knows how to make scrambled eggs. According to her, it’s simple enough. She describes how she cracks an egg with just one finger and uses a fork to whisk them before pouring them into the pan. In her blue printed dress and cowboy boots, at home in her kitchen, all you see is [...]

One Mother’s Fight: How to Help Families in Need This Holiday Season2022-12-01T13:23:33-08:00
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