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Building Generational Wealth for Our Cause and Community This National Estate Planning Awareness Week

Feeding San Diego is reflecting on how your support helps us plan for all of the work we do. Food in landfills produces methane gas, a leading contributor to climate change. But around 72% of the food Feeding San Diego distributes is rescued. That means it’s surplus edible food donated [...]

October 16th, 2023|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , |

A Place at the Table: The Battle Against Inflation

“Don’t get me started...” warns Erika when asked how inflation has recently impacted her and her family. She lists items that have been too expensive for her to purchase: milk, eggs. She says something that many people running households have been thinking over the past few years: “Every penny counts.” [...]

October 13th, 2023|Categories: Stories|Tags: , , , |

World Teacher’s Day Spotlight: A Teacher’s Mission to Provide Food to Students

Teachers make a significant impact on the lives of students in a myriad of ways. World Teacher’s Day is a day to celebrate how teachers transform education. This World Teacher’s Day, we’re spotlighting one teacher who saw a need and took action. Elizabeth Lonnecker, a ninth- and eleventh-grade English teacher [...]

October 4th, 2023|Categories: Partnerships, Stories|Tags: , , |

Back to School Feature: How a Local High School is Normalizing Food Assistance on Campus

As San Diego County kids head back to school this month, it’s important to remember that school is about more than just learning inside the classroom. Students need resources outside of the classroom to be able to focus and learn when they’re on campus. Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry Program [...]

September 1st, 2023|Categories: Must Read, Partnerships|Tags: , , , |

Senior Citizens Day: A Senior Volunteer Committed to Supporting Her Community

In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, we spoke to a recently retired volunteer who uses her free time to give back. After retiring, Stephanie found purpose through volunteering with local organizations like Feeding San Diego. She started volunteering at Feeding San Diego in January 2023. Now, she volunteers every [...]

August 21st, 2023|Categories: Stories|Tags: , , |
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