End Hunger Archives – Feeding San Diego

3 03, 2025

The School Pantry Program is Expanding! Why It’s Needed and How You Can Help

Christina Gunning2025-03-05T12:59:32-08:00

According to Feeding America, more than 100,000 children in San Diego County are food insecure. Feeding San Diego's School Pantry program brings nutritious food directly to where families with children already gather – their local schools. On distribution days, school spaces transform into free farmers' markets. Parents can pick up nutritious ingredients, like fresh produce [...]

The School Pantry Program is Expanding! Why It’s Needed and How You Can HelpChristina Gunning2025-03-05T12:59:32-08:00

16 01, 2025

Looking Ahead to a New Calendar Year: A Q&A with Feeding San Diego’s Director of Programs, Sam Duke

Christina Gunning2025-01-16T08:42:26-08:00

A new calendar year means new goals and new challenges. At Feeding San Diego, we're looking ahead to the many ways we'll continue supporting our community. We sat down for a Q&A with Feeding San Diego's director of programs, Sam Duke, to get his take on the coming year. Sam joined Feeding San Diego in [...]

Looking Ahead to a New Calendar Year: A Q&A with Feeding San Diego’s Director of Programs, Sam DukeChristina Gunning2025-01-16T08:42:26-08:00

16 12, 2024

End-of-Year Giving: Ways You Can Make an Impact Before the Year Ends

Christina Gunning2024-12-16T14:19:58-08:00

The holiday season is incredibly busy for both our community and the team at Feeding San Diego. We work to ensure all of our neighbors can prepare festive meals that honor their family traditions. Now, with the end of the year approaching, we need to replenish our supplies for the new year. Fortunately, there are [...]

End-of-Year Giving: Ways You Can Make an Impact Before the Year EndsChristina Gunning2024-12-16T14:19:58-08:00

11 11, 2024

Discover Gifts That Give Back on Feeding San Diego’s New Online Store

Carissa Casares2024-11-11T12:54:05-08:00

In a world where consumer choices can feel overwhelming, the idea of giving back while shopping is becoming increasingly popular. Feeding San Diego has taken this concept to heart with the launch of its new online merch store, a place where you can find unique gifts that give back. Each item allows you to show [...]

Discover Gifts That Give Back on Feeding San Diego’s New Online StoreCarissa Casares2024-11-11T12:54:05-08:00

9 09, 2024

Top Ways to Give Back This Hunger Action Month

Christina Gunning2024-09-09T12:59:21-07:00

Each year, Feeding America and its partner food banks mark September as Hunger Action Month. Together, we encourage supporters to take action across the country to help end hunger. Any action, big or small, can make a difference. And, at Feeding San Diego, there are many ways to give back that move the needle towards [...]

Top Ways to Give Back This Hunger Action MonthChristina Gunning2024-09-09T12:59:21-07:00

6 09, 2024

Join Us in the Million Hour Volunteer Rally – Log Your Hours and Win Amazing Prizes!

Christina Gunning2024-09-06T08:32:49-07:00

We are excited to share some big news with you! Feeding San Diego is taking part in the Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally, an initiative by the Albertsons Companies Foundation to help end hunger in our communities. This rally runs from September through October, and the goal is to reach an incredible 1 million [...]

Join Us in the Million Hour Volunteer Rally – Log Your Hours and Win Amazing Prizes!Christina Gunning2024-09-06T08:32:49-07:00

3 09, 2024

San Diego Gives: Join the Give Local Movement

Christina Gunning2024-09-03T15:39:53-07:00

San Diego Gives is all about giving locally. Since its founding in 2021, this event has brought together hundreds of local nonprofits for a 24-hour day of giving on the first Thursday in September. But beyond fundraising, San Diego Gives is about connection. This campaign connects San Diegans to local causes and local nonprofits. At [...]

San Diego Gives: Join the Give Local MovementChristina Gunning2024-09-03T15:39:53-07:00

16 07, 2024

Hunger Action Heroes Unite! How to Get Involved with the Hunger Action Heroes During Comic-Con

Christina Gunning2024-07-16T15:52:59-07:00

What started two years ago at Comic-Con 2022 has now gotten even cooler! Feeding San Diego's Hunger Action Heroes, Hunger Halter and Demeter, now have their own comic book. And Feeding San Diego is excited to share the many ways you can get involved with the heroes this year at Comic-Con. How It Started Two [...]

Hunger Action Heroes Unite! How to Get Involved with the Hunger Action Heroes During Comic-ConChristina Gunning2024-07-16T15:52:59-07:00

23 04, 2024

Why Feeding San Diego Doesn’t Call Itself a Food Bank

Christina Gunning2024-04-23T09:46:48-07:00

You might be surprised to learn that Feeding San Diego doesn't consider itself a food bank. As a hunger relief and food rescue organization, we have a similar mission to food banks. However, our methods set us apart. To understand the difference, let's break down the difference. What Is a Food Bank? Feeding America defines [...]

Why Feeding San Diego Doesn’t Call Itself a Food BankChristina Gunning2024-04-23T09:46:48-07:00

10 11, 2023

Veterans Day Food Drive Supports Local Military Families and Veterans

Christina Gunning2023-11-10T08:28:55-08:00

In honor of Veterans Day, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Humana, and Feeding San Diego have partnered to launch the “Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive” in support of local military families and veterans. Participating VFW posts are currently accepting donations of nonperishable food items for Feeding San Diego until the end of November. At [...]

Veterans Day Food Drive Supports Local Military Families and VeteransChristina Gunning2023-11-10T08:28:55-08:00