Blog: Feed Change
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Feeding San Diego announces MealConnect
Feeding San Diego is proud to announce the launch of MealConnectTM in San Diego County, a free and innovative technology platform that connects surplus food from restaurants and other food service providers to Feeding San Diego’s volunteer drivers and community partners. Developed by Feeding America, MealConnect is an exciting [...]
Ambassador Spotlight: Chef Angelo Sosa
"The thought of children and families not having a meal at a table inspires me to be active in hunger-relief work. Growing up, I learned that food is what connects people: laughter, love and memories. I want everyone to have that." Angelo Sosa is a talented chef from New [...]
Assemblymember Maienschein and Feeding San Diego Announce $500,000 CalRecycle Grant Award
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPvg_uc4v8c&feature=youtu.be Assemblymember Brian Maienschein and CEO of Feeding San Diego, Vince Hall, announced the award of a $500,000 CalRecycle grant to Feeding San Diego. Maienschein’s bill, AB 1933, which passed in 2018, ensures money appropriated from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund can be used to administer grants to [...]
Advocacy Alert: Urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 614
New law could increase donations of meats, dairy, and other products Current state law allows a 15% tax credit for fresh fruits and vegetables donated by qualified taxpayers to food banks. Assembly Bill 614 (Eggman) would expand this Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit beyond fresh produce, to make [...]
Nancy Kane, a Feeding San Diego Volunteer, featured in the San Diego Magazine
Last week, the San Diego Magazine published an article titled 'The Volunteer Diaries' to bring into spotlight three local San Diegans who are making a difference in the San Diego community with their volunteering efforts. One of our very own volunteers, Nancy Kane, a Team Leader and Ambassador, was [...]
Starbucks grants $150,000 to Feeding San Diego to help end hunger
Feeding San Diego has received a $150,000 grant from Starbucks to help end hunger in San Diego County. Over the next year, the funding will support the services Feeding San Diego offers to children and youth, families, and seniors at 66 direct service sites, including 40 school pantries, 16 [...]
