With the start of summer, it's the perfect time to start grilling up veggies like summer squash (or zucchini, green beans, eggplant, corn, etc.). These vegetables are the perfect alternatives to potato salad and baked beans which are high in fat, calories and sodium. Try our recipe for grilled summer squash that will leave those traditional side [...]

You may have seen FSD trucks on the road, driving to deliver and pick up food. These trucks are truly vital to our mission and vision. To understand the importance of our transportation fleet and the improvements that have been made, we sat down with Victor Estudillo, distribution manager at Feeding San Diego. In 2008, [...]

Volunteer of the Month Since July 2015, Pat Price has donated more than 60 hours with Feeding San Diego. Pat, a regular volunteer at our Tuesday Evening Food Sorting shifts, brings an attention to detail and care when sorting food for families facing hunger. Pat has taken ownership of packing and caring for FSD’s Emergency Food Boxes, [...]

Did you know that both the white base and the green leaves of green onions (also known as scallions) are edible? Green onions are one of the most versatile and inexpensive ways to add a fresh and aromatic flavor to salads, egg dishes, stir fries, casseroles, soups, sauces and even sandwich spreads. Buy a bunch [...]

Volunteer of the Month Since October 2012, Gregg has donated more than 400 hours with Feeding San Diego. As a weekly Team Leader, he helps teach and lead small groups of volunteers to pack for our Feeding Kids programs on Saturday mornings. His enthusiasm and positive attitude helps create a welcoming environment for new volunteers. [...]

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. We want to take the opportunity to express our gratitude for the incredible support Feeding San Diego receives from individuals and groups all year long.             Last year, more than 13,000 volunteers joined the fight [...]

Asparagus in April! This nutritious and delicious green-speared vegetable is in season during the spring and best eaten in April. Try this quick and easy asparagus recipe for a healthy side dish, great with any meal. Quick, Three-Ingredient Asparagus Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound asparagus spears 4 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. lemon juice Directions [...]

Volunteer of the Month Matthew Haulman has been an invaluable department support volunteer for the Programs team since October 2015, donating more than 50 hours. His attention to detail and sense of responsibility have made him an incredible asset, particularly for our Mobile Pantry and School Pantry reports and surveys. Matthew is always on time, [...]

It's the season for citrus! Though these fruits are available year round, they are best eaten during winter while other fruits lack flavor. Packed with vitamin C and fiber, eating an orange or grapefruit can help you feel fuller longer. Try this easy Citrus Salad recipe for a colorfully nutritious meal. Citrus Salad Yield: 4 servings [...]