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8 05, 2023

What You Need to Know About CalFresh Benefits This CalFresh Awareness Month

Carissa Casares2023-05-08T15:22:37-07:00

According to the California Department of Social Services, nearly 400,000 people in San Diego County receive CalFresh benefits. CalFresh is California’s name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Each of these 400,000 individuals relies on the Calfresh benefits program to put nutritious food on the table. Formerly, CalFresh benefits were commonly known as [...]

What You Need to Know About CalFresh Benefits This CalFresh Awareness Month Carissa Casares2023-05-08T15:22:37-07:00

15 03, 2023

Donate Stock: An Easy Way to Save Money and Do Good

Christina Gunning2023-03-15T11:55:15-07:00

Did you know we accept stock? Our partner, DonateStock, makes it easy to donate your appreciated stock. Even better, until March 31, they are doubling every stock donation up to $1,000! Here are a few of the many reasons you should donate stock to Feeding San Diego. Save Money and Make Every Dollar Count Donating [...]

Donate Stock: An Easy Way to Save Money and Do GoodChristina Gunning2023-03-15T11:55:15-07:00

7 03, 2023

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Regina Gamboa from The Magnolia Project

Carissa Casares2023-03-07T13:37:25-08:00

March is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day on March 8 celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The Feeding San Diego network is made up of many exceptional women who put their whole hearts and minds into their work to transform lives and the community for the better. Here is [...]

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Regina Gamboa from The Magnolia ProjectCarissa Casares2023-03-07T13:37:25-08:00

21 02, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: A Masjid Carrying on a Mother’s Legacy

Christina Gunning2023-02-23T08:45:35-08:00

Black History Month comes around once a year, but year-round, members of the Feeding San Diego network exemplify Black leadership. One such leader is Hakim Alaji, whose group works out of Masjidul Taqwa, the first Masjid established in San Diego. Its members collaborate with Feeding San Diego and other local non-profits to keep their community [...]

Black History Month Spotlight: A Masjid Carrying on a Mother’s LegacyChristina Gunning2023-02-23T08:45:35-08:00

13 02, 2023

Looking for Date Ideas? Try Volunteering as a Couple.

Carissa Casares2023-02-13T16:07:45-08:00

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and we’re delighted to share the stories of five couples who make volunteering as a couple incredibly adorable and inspiring. Feeding San Diego is fortunate enough to welcome over 10,000 volunteers every year, including couples, friends, families, colleagues, neighbors, corporate groups, and more. We asked five couples [...]

Looking for Date Ideas? Try Volunteering as a Couple.Carissa Casares2023-02-13T16:07:45-08:00

12 01, 2023

3 Ways to Serve Your Community This MLK Day of Service

Christina Gunning2023-01-12T13:31:07-08:00

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of service. As his birthday approaches, we invite San Diegans to honor that legacy by giving back to the community. There are many ways to make a difference. Here are three ways to honor Dr. King's legacy for MLK Day of Service 2023. 1. Volunteer [...]

3 Ways to Serve Your Community This MLK Day of ServiceChristina Gunning2023-01-12T13:31:07-08:00

21 12, 2022

Meet Arthur: A Teenage Volunteer Dedicated to Food Rescue and Hunger Relief

Christina Gunning2022-12-21T12:11:05-08:00

When it comes to volunteers, Feeding San Diego has had success attracting some of the most amazing people to our organization. We have a long list of volunteers who show up every single week, sometimes for multiple shifts. They take on leadership roles, offer to help with complex projects, and display an enthusiasm for the [...]

Meet Arthur: A Teenage Volunteer Dedicated to Food Rescue and Hunger ReliefChristina Gunning2022-12-21T12:11:05-08:00

14 11, 2022

5 Tips for an Effective Food Drive

Christina Gunning2022-11-14T13:09:26-08:00

Food drives are an easy way to bring your community together to make a difference for our neighbors facing hunger. Filling up a food box offers a tangible way to see the impact of your efforts. We've put together our top five food drive tips to help make your next Feeding San Diego food drive [...]

5 Tips for an Effective Food DriveChristina Gunning2022-11-14T13:09:26-08:00

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

14 04, 2022

A Grandma’s Love Shows the Power of Family and the Need for Community Support

Carissa Casares2022-04-14T09:00:31-07:00

When we met Dawnett and her grandson, Taylor, in Fallbrook, they were picking up their weekly groceries from our partner Fallbrook Food Pantry. Feeding San Diego has long partnered with the Fallbrook Food Pantry to provide food assistance to low-income families in the rural, agricultural community. We deliver produce and pantry staples. In addition, we [...]

A Grandma’s Love Shows the Power of Family and the Need for Community SupportCarissa Casares2022-04-14T09:00:31-07:00