Community Support Archives – Feeding San Diego

3 03, 2025

The School Pantry Program is Expanding! Why It’s Needed and How You Can Help

Christina Gunning2025-03-05T12:59:32-08:00

According to Feeding America, more than 100,000 children in San Diego County are food insecure. Feeding San Diego's School Pantry program brings nutritious food directly to where families with children already gather – their local schools. On distribution days, school spaces transform into free farmers' markets. Parents can pick up nutritious ingredients, like fresh produce [...]

The School Pantry Program is Expanding! Why It’s Needed and How You Can HelpChristina Gunning2025-03-05T12:59:32-08:00

28 02, 2025

Emergency Response at Feeding San Diego: How We Respond When Disaster Strikes

Christina Gunning2025-02-28T15:23:26-08:00

Emergency response is at the core of Feeding San Diego's DNA. Our first food distribution was held on October 9, 2007, in the parking lot at San Diego Rescue Mission. Just a few weeks later, disastrous firestorms hit San Diego County and displaced hundreds of thousands of individuals. In the first week of the fire, [...]

Emergency Response at Feeding San Diego: How We Respond When Disaster StrikesChristina Gunning2025-02-28T15:23:26-08:00

7 01, 2025

Build New Habits in the New Year by Giving Back

Christina Gunning2025-01-07T12:05:44-08:00

For many of us, the new year is a time to assess our old ways and build new habits. A great habit to start in 2025 is donating your time as a volunteer. According to the Mayo Clinic, volunteering leads to lower rates of depression and anxiety and fosters better overall physical health. Are you [...]

Build New Habits in the New Year by Giving BackChristina Gunning2025-01-07T12:05:44-08:00

16 12, 2024

End-of-Year Giving: Ways You Can Make an Impact Before the Year Ends

Christina Gunning2024-12-16T14:19:58-08:00

The holiday season is incredibly busy for both our community and the team at Feeding San Diego. We work to ensure all of our neighbors can prepare festive meals that honor their family traditions. Now, with the end of the year approaching, we need to replenish our supplies for the new year. Fortunately, there are [...]

End-of-Year Giving: Ways You Can Make an Impact Before the Year EndsChristina Gunning2024-12-16T14:19:58-08:00

3 10, 2024

Drive Change with Us: Cartober 2024 Is Here!

Christina Gunning2024-10-03T11:40:41-07:00

Get ready to rev up your engines and drive change this October with Cartober 2024! Here's everything you need to know about Cartober and how you can support Feeding San Diego. What Is Cartober? Cartober is an online giving campaign held throughout the month of October to showcase the power of vehicle donations for nonprofits. [...]

Drive Change with Us: Cartober 2024 Is Here!Christina Gunning2024-10-03T11:40:41-07:00

9 09, 2024

Top Ways to Give Back This Hunger Action Month

Christina Gunning2024-09-09T12:59:21-07:00

Each year, Feeding America and its partner food banks mark September as Hunger Action Month. Together, we encourage supporters to take action across the country to help end hunger. Any action, big or small, can make a difference. And, at Feeding San Diego, there are many ways to give back that move the needle towards [...]

Top Ways to Give Back This Hunger Action MonthChristina Gunning2024-09-09T12:59:21-07:00

6 09, 2024

Join Us in the Million Hour Volunteer Rally – Log Your Hours and Win Amazing Prizes!

Christina Gunning2024-09-06T08:32:49-07:00

We are excited to share some big news with you! Feeding San Diego is taking part in the Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally, an initiative by the Albertsons Companies Foundation to help end hunger in our communities. This rally runs from September through October, and the goal is to reach an incredible 1 million [...]

Join Us in the Million Hour Volunteer Rally – Log Your Hours and Win Amazing Prizes!Christina Gunning2024-09-06T08:32:49-07:00

5 09, 2024

This Fall, Check Out Pickleball & Golf Charity Events Benefiting Feeding San Diego

Carissa Casares2024-09-05T14:53:55-07:00

This fall, two charity events will benefit Feeding San Diego during the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, a six-day fest featuring 20+ culinary-fueled events from October 2-7. These charity events are a fantastic way to get outside, have fun, and spend time with like-minded San Diegans, all while giving back to Feeding San Diego. [...]

This Fall, Check Out Pickleball & Golf Charity Events Benefiting Feeding San DiegoCarissa Casares2024-09-05T14:53:55-07:00

21 08, 2024

Supporting Our Seniors On World Senior Citizen’s Day

Carissa Casares2024-08-21T10:30:12-07:00

World Senior Citizen's Day is a day to show support for seniors in our community and uplift stories of seniors making a positive impact on others. In San Diego County, 83-year-old Rosa Davis is a senior who supports her community year-round. When she moved into a mobile home park in Vista about 15 years ago, [...]

Supporting Our Seniors On World Senior Citizen’s DayCarissa Casares2024-08-21T10:30:12-07:00

6 06, 2024

Celebrating Our Partnership with Switchfoot and 20 Years of BRO-AM

Christina Gunning2024-06-06T11:57:54-07:00

Twenty years ago, the members of Switchfoot dreamed up a way to give back to their hometown. Their idea to bring together friends from the surf and music industries for a charity surf contest benefitting local kids grew into two iconic San Diego events: BRO-AM's Benefit Party and Beach Fest. The Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation supports [...]

Celebrating Our Partnership with Switchfoot and 20 Years of BRO-AMChristina Gunning2024-06-06T11:57:54-07:00