Resources Archives – Page 4 of 10

1 10, 2021

Historic Increase in SNAP and CalFresh Benefits Goes into Effect, Positively Affecting the Over 350,000 San Diegans Currently Enrolled

Carissa Casares2023-05-08T14:06:43-07:00

This is a guest post from Sienna Rohrer, Feeding San Diego’s CalFresh Manager On the afternoon of Sunday, August 15, I was browsing social media when a news notification flashed across the top of my screen: “Biden Administration Prompts Largest Permanent Increase in Food Stamps.” Although I spend much of my time living in [...]

Historic Increase in SNAP and CalFresh Benefits Goes into Effect, Positively Affecting the Over 350,000 San Diegans Currently EnrolledCarissa Casares2023-05-08T14:06:43-07:00

8 07, 2021

In Six Months, the Together Tour Has Served over 56,000 San Diegans

Carissa Casares2023-05-31T17:08:47-07:00

Back in February, the Together Tour was just an idea. Our team thought: how can we do more to support our community during the pandemic? We envisioned a traveling series of food distributions that provide food to thousands of people in a few short hours. Six months later, the series of large-scale drive-through food [...]

In Six Months, the Together Tour Has Served over 56,000 San DiegansCarissa Casares2023-05-31T17:08:47-07:00

7 12, 2020

Feeding San Diego responds to East County fires

Feeding San Diego2023-06-01T13:06:33-07:00

In response to the strong winds and fire weather our county is currently experiencing, which have resulted in fires and power shutoffs by San Diego Gas & Electric that affect tens of thousands of East County residents, Feeding San Diego is increasing the amount of food at its mobile pantries that service the areas [...]

Feeding San Diego responds to East County firesFeeding San Diego2023-06-01T13:06:33-07:00

1 10, 2020

Feeding San Diego to increase distribution by over 1,100 boxes of healthy food weekly to San Diego Unified School District

Feeding San Diego2023-06-08T07:19:42-07:00

Starting September 30, 2020, boxes provided by Farmers to Families program to be distributed to families in need through school sites across the county Feeding San Diego has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the amount of nutritious food distributed directly to high-need areas. This will be free of charge, [...]

Feeding San Diego to increase distribution by over 1,100 boxes of healthy food weekly to San Diego Unified School DistrictFeeding San Diego2023-06-08T07:19:42-07:00

9 09, 2020

Mental Health & Hunger: North County Health Services’ Dr. Leon Altamirano, Psy.D. Shares Insight

Feeding San Diego2023-06-08T09:25:24-07:00

As we approach the six-month mark of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the reality of the situation has settled in. This virus may be around for another 18-24 months and the economic implications will have long-term consequences. Understandably, the ongoing disruptive changes to work, school and daycare schedules, in addition to financial set-backs and lack of access to community support networks, are having a [...]

Mental Health & Hunger: North County Health Services’ Dr. Leon Altamirano, Psy.D. Shares InsightFeeding San Diego2023-06-08T09:25:24-07:00

31 08, 2020

Census 2020: Get Counted and Shape Your Future

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:05:34-07:00

- By Lucy Loughridge, Student at St. Francis Parker In 1790, the first United States Census was taken nationwide. Since then, 22 federal censuses have been conducted, but this year marks a new change: the US Census Bureau has decided that the deadline for the 2020 Census responses be moved from October 31 to [...]

Census 2020: Get Counted and Shape Your FutureFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:05:34-07:00

4 08, 2020

Feeding San Diego joins hunger-relief organizations across the U.S. in calling for much-needed financial support in HEALS Act

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:12:31-07:00

Last week, federal legislators introduced the HEALS Act, which leaves out crucial aid for federal nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Pandemic EBT. Feeding San Diego joins hunger-relief organizations across the country in calling for much-needed support for public assistance programs that help end hunger, as well as funding to [...]

Feeding San Diego joins hunger-relief organizations across the U.S. in calling for much-needed financial support in HEALS ActFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:12:31-07:00

9 07, 2020

Feeding San Diego ‘Find Food Map’ offers resources amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:15:31-07:00

Easy-to-use map directs San Diegans to hundreds of food distribution sites throughout the county With San Diego County on the California COVID-19 public watch list and the resulting closure of indoor operations for many businesses, San Diegans may find themselves out of work again and in need of critical food resources. Using Feeding San Diego’s find food map, San Diegans can easily enter their zip code and locate food distribution sites within two miles of [...]

Feeding San Diego ‘Find Food Map’ offers resources amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemicFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:15:31-07:00

4 06, 2020

We stand together with the black community

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:18:53-07:00

Feeding San Diego acknowledges the injustice of George Floyd's death and the systemic racism that is pervasive throughout our country. As we mourn and come to a collective reckoning with our community, we are reminded of Feeding San Diego’s value of dignity. We embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion and believe in the power of [...]

We stand together with the black communityFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:18:53-07:00

29 05, 2020

Eligible students can get $365 for groceries while schools are closed

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:26:15-07:00

While schools are closed due to COVID-19, families with students who were receiving free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school can get up to $365 per child for groceries this summer. This federal nutrition benefit is called Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) and is available for families in addition to continued grab-and-go meal services at many [...]

Eligible students can get $365 for groceries while schools are closedFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T10:26:15-07:00