Blog: Feed Change

On December 4, 2019, Kate Leone, the Chief Government Relations Officer at Feeding America, released a detailed statement on the final USDA rule that proposes cutting SNAP benefits for 680,000 people in America.  “The final rule released today by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take away [...]

A program is underway to put the iconic self-portrait image of John Lennon on California license plates, and help fund the state’s food banks. The special license plate is now available for pre-order and will feature the Lennon self-portrait image and the slogan, “IMAGINE no hunger”.   Proceeds from [...]

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 [...]

"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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]