Resources Archives – Page 5 of 10

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

15 05, 2020

Feeding San Diego hosts hundreds of food distributions across San Diego County

Feeding San Diego2023-02-03T11:29:47-08:00

Feeding San Diego hosts hundreds of food distributions across San Diego County. We partner with various organizations to provide reliable and consistent access to nutritious foods. Our goal is to ensure San Diegans can access food resources at convenient locations in their neighborhoods. The best place to find information about the food resources available is [...]

Feeding San Diego hosts hundreds of food distributions across San Diego CountyFeeding San Diego2023-02-03T11:29:47-08:00

6 05, 2020

May is CalFresh Awareness Month

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:04:10-07:00

May is CalFresh Awareness Month! Food assistance has never been more important. No one should have to worry about getting enough to eat while fighting COVID-19. In a comprehensive effort to increase food assistance to people facing hunger during this COVID-19 crisis, the government is providing maximum benefits to applicants during the month of May. CalFresh (formerly known as [...]

May is CalFresh Awareness MonthFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:04:10-07:00

24 04, 2020

Feeding San Diego increasing food distributions across San Diego County as unemployment continues to rise

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:06:32-07:00

Feeding San Diego and San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council are joining forces again this Saturday, April 25, to distribute food to families, seniors and children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Feeding San Diego will serve 1,100 households at the stadium, including many people accessing food assistance for the first time, due to [...]

Feeding San Diego increasing food distributions across San Diego County as unemployment continues to riseFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:06:32-07:00

7 04, 2020

The Connection Between Food Insecurity and Poor Health

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:09:49-07:00

By Lucy Loughridge, Student, Francis Parker Upper School Three hundred and twenty-seven million people live in the United States. Thirty-seven million of those struggle with hunger, and that was before the coronavirus global pandemic. A lack of nutrition has proven itself time again to be detrimental in regards to one’s health, and with over 10% of American citizens [...]

The Connection Between Food Insecurity and Poor HealthFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:09:49-07:00

26 03, 2020

Feeding San Diego announces expansion of Feeding East County rural hunger initiative during COVID-19 crisis

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:11:27-07:00

Feeding San Diego today announced it will launch a weekly drive-through food distribution in Ramona, it is increasing food supplied at its ten Feeding East County rural mobile pantry distributions and it is adding two additional special distributions on Monday, March 30 in Campo and Jacumba to meet rising demand. The organization will continue [...]

Feeding San Diego announces expansion of Feeding East County rural hunger initiative during COVID-19 crisisFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:11:27-07:00

24 03, 2020

UNITE: Stakeholder Call Regarding COVID-19 Response

Feeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:12:01-07:00

On March 24, Feeding San Diego hosted an inaugural UNITE: Stakeholder Call to discuss our response to the COVID-19 crisis in San Diego County. Feeding San Diego CEO Vince Hall discussed our modified food distribution strategies and ways members of the community can help. Participants on the call had the opportunity to [...]

UNITE: Stakeholder Call Regarding COVID-19 ResponseFeeding San Diego2021-05-20T11:12:01-07:00