October has begun and Halloween is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate this month than by enjoying some fluffy and delicious Pumpkin Pancakes? Pumpkin Pancakes Yield: 10 servings Ingredients 2 cups pancake mix (any) 1 1/2 cup nonfat milk 1 egg 2 tbsp oil 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree Directions Heat a [...]

After nine years of rapid growth, our board and leadership have conducted a thorough review of our organization's strategic plan and mission. Our mission guides both what we do and how we do it: We are committed to a culture of responsibility and dignity and to leading our local community in the fight against hunger by efficiently [...]

Volunteer of the Month Matthew Lesniewski first volunteered in April 2015 and then attended a volunteer information session to learn more about leadership volunteer opportunities. Since then, he has donated almost 50 volunteer hours as a Team Leader, teaching and leading volunteer projects at our Distribution Center. He often helps volunteers pack produce for our School [...]

Want to get one more delicious taste of summer? This recipe for Zucchini and Tomato Frittata is versatile enough for about any meal and keeps well as leftovers too. Pair with a garden salad for a light lunch or serve a slice between two pieces of  whole wheat toast for a hearty breakfast. Whether it’s fresh [...]

On August 30, Starbucks, Feeding America and Feeding San Diego announced the launch of the first Starbucks FoodShare program operations in the nation. Through a strategic partnership announced earlier this year, the Starbucks FoodShare program will donate nourishing, ready-to-eat meals to Feeding America member food banks from its company-operated stores in the U.S. Building on a [...]

Volunteer of the Month Kimberly Tang is a Team Leader during our Saturday Morning Food Sorting Shifts. She is enthusiastic at learning new projects, friendly to all volunteers, and always goes above and beyond in helping our volunteer shifts go smoothly. Kimberly first started as a Youth Leader in February 2015, and we have watched [...]

Enjoy one of nature’s sweetest summer fruits: mango! Paired with chunks of avocado, this sweet but tangy mango avocado salsa makes a perfect summer snack with tortilla and pita chips. Try as a topping on fish tacos or seared salmon. Mango Avocado Salsa Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 cups diced mango (about 2 mangos) 1/2 cup [...]

Volunteer of the Month July marks Chiara Dorigo’s third month as a Nutrition Outreach Volunteer, providing nutrition education at community events and partner agency distributions. Most recently, she has increased her commitment to hunger-relief by helping to train other volunteers and interns, while also co-leading two Healthy Cook nutrition and cooking classes at the San Diego Rescue [...]

The San Diego summer heat has hit! This July, why not stay cool with a fresh take on ice cream? Blueberries are one of the many fresh fruits that are in season this month and, once combined with the banana’s naturally creamy texture, this “ice cream” is a great, dairy-free frozen treat. Blueberry & Banana [...]

Volunteer of the Month Parker Trautwein has been volunteering with Feeding San Diego since February 2016. Over the past five months, Parker has become a valuable Team Leader in Training attending Saturday Afternoon Food Sorting shifts. He has a "can-do" attitude and is willing to take on any challenge during a food sorting shift. He welcomes volunteers with [...]