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The Problem of Military Hunger: An Opinion Piece from Feeding San Diego’s Chief Strategy Officer
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 [...]
From Excess to Access: Feeding San Diego Relies on California Farmers to Secure Fresh Rescued Produce
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 [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Eliminating Barriers to Access for the Latinx Community Through Bilingual Service Offerings
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 [...]
New Feeding America Report Shares Insights from Nearly 36,000 People That Reveal What People Facing Hunger Want and Need
This past Friday, on Hunger Action Day, Feeding America released a new report, titled Elevating Voices to End Hunger Together: Community-Driven Solutions to Address America’s Hunger Crisis. It’s a first-of-its-kind report with key findings divided into four areas: prioritizing dignity, increasing access, expanding opportunity, and improving health. The bottom line? [...]
You Can Help Cross Out Hunger During Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month! Hunger Action Month is a time to act to help the 38 million people in the U.S., including more than 12 million children, facing hunger. Here in San Diego County, there are hundreds of thousands of people who have to worry about their next meal. [...]
Wesley House San Diego Supports Students as They Head Back to School
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 [...]
