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San Diego County Has Second Highest Number of Children Facing Hunger in California
A new report released today by Feeding San Diego, Map the Meal Gap 2018, shows that about one out of every eight San Diegans are struggling with hunger. The situation is even worse for our children. Across the county, one out of every six kids, over 125,000 youth, are struggling with [...]
From My Perspective by Lindsey Seegers, Distribution Network Engagement Manager
Dear Feeding San Diego friends, My name is Lindsey Seegers, and I am the Distribution Network Engagement Manager here at Feeding San Diego. My role is to foster community relationships with Feeding San Diego’s partners: more than 150 nonprofits, faith communities and residential facilities. I also focus on increasing fresh [...]
Volunteering Knows No Boundaries
Meet Marjorie Zinner: always smiling, willing to help with any project and has the most positive attitude you will find. There is one specific thing that makes Marjorie unique that you wouldn’t know at first glance. She speaks two languages: English and American Sign Language. Marjorie has a hearing impairment, [...]
On a Tireless Mission to Solve Hunger and Bring Hope
Though new to the Salvation Army Escondido Corps, Lieutenant Ben Jones and Captain Emily Jones are no amateurs when it comes to helping the community. “My parents were Salvation Army Officers,” recalled Captain Emily, “so from the time I could walk I was at food and toy distributions.” Lieutenant Ben [...]
Top Volunteers: April 2018
Volunteer of the Month: Mara Fielding Mara has volunteered as a Front Desk Receptionist for more than 168 hours since January 2018. As the first point of contact, she helps with greeting guests, volunteers and clients in need of emergency assistance. Mara is always greeting guests with a warm, friendly [...]
Nearly 500,000 Meals Raised As Local Chefs And Breweries Team Up To Fight Hunger
On April 14, Feeding San Diego hosted its third annual Pairings with a Purpose event at Bobby Riggs Tennis Club and Museum in Encinitas. The event raised more than $123,000 which will provide nearly 500,000 meals for people facing hunger in San Diego. The culinary competition featured some of San [...]
