Christina Gunning, Author at Feeding San Diego

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

25 05, 2022

Feeding San Diego to Host No-Cost Food Distribution for Military Families on Camp Pendleton

Christina Gunning2022-05-26T09:27:41-07:00

Non-profit providing nutritious food for North Terrace Elementary and surrounding schools leading into Memorial Day as part of its school pantry program Tomorrow, Feeding San Diego will host a no-cost food distribution for military families ahead of Memorial Day. Families from North Terrace, Stuart Mesa, and Santa Margarita Elementary Schools are invited to a food distribution [...]

Feeding San Diego to Host No-Cost Food Distribution for Military Families on Camp PendletonChristina Gunning2022-05-26T09:27:41-07:00

24 05, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month – Spotlighting a Revolutionary Care Provider

Christina Gunning2022-05-24T13:18:41-07:00

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At Feeding San Diego, we recognize how much food insecurity affects mental health. The stress of worrying about your next meal can have massive effects on mental and physical health. As a result, the National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) identifies access to nutritious food as a "critical social [...]

Mental Health Awareness Month – Spotlighting a Revolutionary Care ProviderChristina Gunning2022-05-24T13:18:41-07:00

19 04, 2022

Feeding People and Protecting the Planet as a MealConnect Volunteer Driver

Christina Gunning2022-04-19T14:13:50-07:00

It’s a beautiful, sunshine-filled afternoon when Brian pulls his green pick-up truck up to the back entrance of Albertson’s in Escondido. A brightly colored magnet on the driver’s door announces his mission: MealConnect™ Food Rescue. Brian is a MealConnect volunteer driver. These volunteers answer the call when our food donors use the MealConnect app to [...]

Feeding People and Protecting the Planet as a MealConnect Volunteer DriverChristina Gunning2022-04-19T14:13:50-07:00

31 03, 2022

Recognizing the Important Work of Vista Community Clinic and Poder Popular on Cesar Chavez Day

Christina Gunning2022-03-31T10:10:55-07:00

There are many migrant farmworkers in need of resources in San Diego County, particularly in northern areas including Vista, Fallbrook, Ramona, Pala, Rincon, and Rice Canyon. Food assistance is one of those resources. Feeding San Diego has partnered with the Vista Community Clinic (VCC) and Poder Popular to provide food assistance for over a decade. [...]

Recognizing the Important Work of Vista Community Clinic and Poder Popular on Cesar Chavez DayChristina Gunning2022-03-31T10:10:55-07:00

23 03, 2022

Women’s History Month: Four Powerful Women Fighting Hunger

Christina Gunning2024-09-17T13:17:34-07:00

This Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on the women in our network who are making things happen in the sphere of hunger relief. The stories of the incredible women working with Feeding San Diego to provide food assistance in thoughtful and creative ways are too many to count. However, we are honored [...]

Women’s History Month: Four Powerful Women Fighting HungerChristina Gunning2024-09-17T13:17:34-07:00

22 02, 2022

Local College Professor Rescues Food to Fight Student Hunger on Campus

Christina Gunning2022-03-09T14:53:55-08:00

In the U.S., 39 percent of undergrads are low-income and in danger of experiencing food insecurity. One professor at San Diego State University (SDSU) has taken action to combat student hunger on campus. By partnering with Feeding San Diego, Dr. ‘Niyi Coker has created a system of free pantries on campus which he keeps stocked [...]

Local College Professor Rescues Food to Fight Student Hunger on CampusChristina Gunning2022-03-09T14:53:55-08:00

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