Partnerships Archives – Page 4 of 12

12 10, 2022

From Excess to Access: Feeding San Diego Relies on California Farmers to Secure Fresh Rescued Produce

Christina Gunning2022-10-13T09:25:19-07:00

October is California Farmer & Farmworker Month. Feeding San Diego simply could not distribute the amount of produce it does without vital partnerships with California farmers. Specifically, the relationships built by the California Association of Food Banks’ (CAFB) Farm to Family program. Grassroots Solutions to Food Rescue The program originated at the San Francisco Marin [...]

From Excess to Access: Feeding San Diego Relies on California Farmers to Secure Fresh Rescued ProduceChristina Gunning2022-10-13T09:25:19-07:00

26 08, 2022

Wesley House San Diego Supports Students as They Head Back to School

Christina Gunning2023-08-30T15:41:50-07:00

The stereotype of the "starving" college student is common. Many college graduates look back on the years of eating Cup of Noodles for multiple meals with fondness. However, food insecurity on college campuses is a scary reality. As inflation persists and students head back to school, it’s vital to address the need for food [...]

Wesley House San Diego Supports Students as They Head Back to SchoolChristina Gunning2023-08-30T15:41:50-07:00

8 06, 2022

Pride Month Q&A with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center

Carissa Casares2022-06-09T08:56:15-07:00

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ culture and dedicate support to the LGBTQ community. Since 2020, Feeding San Diego has had a partnership with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center. Its mission is to serve, empower, and advocate for North County’s diverse LGBTQ community. The partnership formed out of the need created by [...]

Pride Month Q&A with the North County LGBTQ Resource CenterCarissa Casares2022-06-09T08:56:15-07:00

27 05, 2022

Over 200 Military Families Served at Memorial Day Food Distribution

Christina Gunning2022-05-27T16:03:53-07:00

For many military families, the cost of living in San Diego makes buying groceries a struggle. Last week, Feeding San Diego held a Memorial Day food distribution at North Terrace Elementary School to support local military families ahead of the long weekend. With the help of school staff, volunteers distributed nutritious food to over 200 [...]

Over 200 Military Families Served at Memorial Day Food DistributionChristina Gunning2022-05-27T16:03:53-07:00

24 05, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month – Spotlighting a Revolutionary Care Provider

Christina Gunning2022-05-24T13:18:41-07:00

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At Feeding San Diego, we recognize how much food insecurity affects mental health. The stress of worrying about your next meal can have massive effects on mental and physical health. As a result, the National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) identifies access to nutritious food as a "critical social [...]

Mental Health Awareness Month – Spotlighting a Revolutionary Care ProviderChristina Gunning2022-05-24T13:18:41-07:00

19 04, 2022

Feeding People and Protecting the Planet as a MealConnect Volunteer Driver

Christina Gunning2022-04-19T14:13:50-07:00

It’s a beautiful, sunshine-filled afternoon when Brian pulls his green pick-up truck up to the back entrance of Albertson’s in Escondido. A brightly colored magnet on the driver’s door announces his mission: MealConnect™ Food Rescue. Brian is a MealConnect volunteer driver. These volunteers answer the call when our food donors use the MealConnect app to [...]

Feeding People and Protecting the Planet as a MealConnect Volunteer DriverChristina Gunning2022-04-19T14:13:50-07:00

31 03, 2022

Recognizing the Important Work of Vista Community Clinic and Poder Popular on Cesar Chavez Day

Christina Gunning2022-03-31T10:10:55-07:00

There are many migrant farmworkers in need of resources in San Diego County, particularly in northern areas including Vista, Fallbrook, Ramona, Pala, Rincon, and Rice Canyon. Food assistance is one of those resources. Feeding San Diego has partnered with the Vista Community Clinic (VCC) and Poder Popular to provide food assistance for over a decade. [...]

Recognizing the Important Work of Vista Community Clinic and Poder Popular on Cesar Chavez DayChristina Gunning2022-03-31T10:10:55-07:00

23 03, 2022

Women’s History Month: Four Powerful Women Fighting Hunger

Christina Gunning2024-09-17T13:17:34-07:00

This Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on the women in our network who are making things happen in the sphere of hunger relief. The stories of the incredible women working with Feeding San Diego to provide food assistance in thoughtful and creative ways are too many to count. However, we are honored [...]

Women’s History Month: Four Powerful Women Fighting HungerChristina Gunning2024-09-17T13:17:34-07:00

16 03, 2022

Share Your Luck: Feeding San Diego Partners with the Lucky Duck Foundation and The Salvation Army to Create Opportunities for San Diegans Experiencing Homelessness

Carissa Casares2022-03-17T09:16:25-07:00

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re talking about luck. More importantly, we’re talking about sharing your luck. Our friends at the Lucky Duck Foundation recently invested an additional $1 million in a job placement and training initiative for San Diegans experiencing homelessness. These funds will extend current employment and training programs, as well as explore new [...]

Share Your Luck: Feeding San Diego Partners with the Lucky Duck Foundation and The Salvation Army to Create Opportunities for San Diegans Experiencing HomelessnessCarissa Casares2022-03-17T09:16:25-07:00

22 02, 2022

Local College Professor Rescues Food to Fight Student Hunger on Campus

Christina Gunning2022-03-09T14:53:55-08:00

In the U.S., 39 percent of undergrads are low-income and in danger of experiencing food insecurity. One professor at San Diego State University (SDSU) has taken action to combat student hunger on campus. By partnering with Feeding San Diego, Dr. ‘Niyi Coker has created a system of free pantries on campus which he keeps stocked [...]

Local College Professor Rescues Food to Fight Student Hunger on CampusChristina Gunning2022-03-09T14:53:55-08:00