Christina Gunning, Author at Feeding San Diego

3 11, 2022

The Problem of Military Hunger: An Opinion Piece from Feeding San Diego’s Chief Strategy Officer

Christina Gunning2022-11-14T13:08:08-08:00

This op-ed on military hunger was published in the San Diego Union Tribue on Veterans Day 2022. Read the piece on their website here. Opinion: Food insecurity affects military families, too. Here’s what needs to change. Many factors contribute to food insecurity for active-duty families, including lower rank, maturity, having children, and duty location. By [...]

The Problem of Military Hunger: An Opinion Piece from Feeding San Diego’s Chief Strategy OfficerChristina Gunning2022-11-14T13:08:08-08:00

12 10, 2022

From Excess to Access: Feeding San Diego Relies on California Farmers to Secure Fresh Rescued Produce

Christina Gunning2022-10-13T09:25:19-07:00

October is California Farmer & Farmworker Month. Feeding San Diego simply could not distribute the amount of produce it does without vital partnerships with California farmers. Specifically, the relationships built by the California Association of Food Banks’ (CAFB) Farm to Family program. Grassroots Solutions to Food Rescue The program originated at the San Francisco Marin [...]

From Excess to Access: Feeding San Diego Relies on California Farmers to Secure Fresh Rescued ProduceChristina Gunning2022-10-13T09:25:19-07:00

4 10, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month: Eliminating Barriers to Access for the Latinx Community Through Bilingual Service Offerings

Christina Gunning2022-10-04T10:22:07-07:00

Hispanic Heritage Month, also referred to as Latinx Heritage Month, is a time to celebrate the culture and contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx neighbors. In San Diego, over 30 percent of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, according to the 2020 US Census. As a result, our city benefits from the vibrant infusion [...]

Hispanic Heritage Month: Eliminating Barriers to Access for the Latinx Community Through Bilingual Service OfferingsChristina Gunning2022-10-04T10:22:07-07:00

26 08, 2022

Wesley House San Diego Supports Students as They Head Back to School

Christina Gunning2023-08-30T15:41:50-07:00

The stereotype of the "starving" college student is common. Many college graduates look back on the years of eating Cup of Noodles for multiple meals with fondness. However, food insecurity on college campuses is a scary reality. As inflation persists and students head back to school, it’s vital to address the need for food [...]

Wesley House San Diego Supports Students as They Head Back to SchoolChristina Gunning2023-08-30T15:41:50-07:00

4 08, 2022

Join the Movement to Build Economic Security This National Make-a-Will Month

Christina Gunning2022-08-10T15:34:43-07:00

This month is National Make-a-Will Month—but August is more than just about making your will. It’s about joining a movement that connects every person with the resources they need to secure their future. Just as Feeding San Diego is dedicated to connecting every person facing hunger with nutritious meals. At Feeding San Diego, we [...]

Join the Movement to Build Economic Security This National Make-a-Will MonthChristina Gunning2022-08-10T15:34:43-07:00

1 08, 2022

Twice Displaced: Ukrainian Refugees Find Support at Feeding San Diego’s Marketplace

Christina Gunning2022-08-11T13:50:56-07:00

It's a sunny afternoon in Sorrento Valley. Viktoriia, a Ukrainian woman now living in the U.S., watches as her parents entertain her three-year-old son. They're waiting to enter Feeding San Diego's Marketplace to shop for no-cost produce and pantry staples. Her parents have only recently arrived in the U.S. as Ukrainian refugees and are living [...]

Twice Displaced: Ukrainian Refugees Find Support at Feeding San Diego’s MarketplaceChristina Gunning2022-08-11T13:50:56-07:00

25 07, 2022

Disability Pride Month: Meet a Deaf Volunteer Who Is Thriving at Feeding San Diego

Christina Gunning2022-07-26T09:13:54-07:00

July is Disability Pride Month, which commemorates the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. We spoke to one of our long-time volunteers, Marjorie, about her experience volunteering as a deaf person. Marjorie started volunteering with Feeding San Diego in 2012 and is marking ten years of volunteer service this [...]

Disability Pride Month: Meet a Deaf Volunteer Who Is Thriving at Feeding San DiegoChristina Gunning2022-07-26T09:13:54-07:00

21 07, 2022

Hunger Action Heroes Revealed!

Christina Gunning2022-07-22T10:04:57-07:00

Every comic book fan dreams of having their heroes step off the page and into reality. For two talented young artists, this dream has become a reality. The winners of Feeding San Diego and the Comic-Con Museums's recent art contest, 14-year-old Aiden Prior and 17-year-old Sirenna Acencio, recently met their Hunger Action Heroes in person!A [...]

Hunger Action Heroes Revealed!Christina Gunning2022-07-22T10:04:57-07:00

10 06, 2022

Inflation Takes Hold, Creating Challenges for Hunger-Relief Organizations and Those We Serve

Christina Gunning2022-06-13T10:02:19-07:00

Inflation has become impossible to ignore. Throughout the country, families are watching the prices of nearly everything soar. Food budgets simply don’t stretch as far or buy as much as last year. Inflation, which includes staggering gas prices here in California, continues to create ripple effects throughout everyone’s lives. These price increases are especially challenging [...]

Inflation Takes Hold, Creating Challenges for Hunger-Relief Organizations and Those We ServeChristina Gunning2022-06-13T10:02:19-07:00

27 05, 2022

Over 200 Military Families Served at Memorial Day Food Distribution

Christina Gunning2022-05-27T16:03:53-07:00

For many military families, the cost of living in San Diego makes buying groceries a struggle. Last week, Feeding San Diego held a Memorial Day food distribution at North Terrace Elementary School to support local military families ahead of the long weekend. With the help of school staff, volunteers distributed nutritious food to over 200 [...]

Over 200 Military Families Served at Memorial Day Food DistributionChristina Gunning2022-05-27T16:03:53-07:00

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