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 [...]
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 [...]
Feeding San Diego is reflecting on how your support helps us plan for all of the work we do. Food in landfills produces methane gas, a leading contributor to climate change. But around 72% of the food Feeding San Diego distributes is rescued. That means it’s surplus edible food donated by food donors. As we [...]
There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings when it comes to food insecurity. The first key misunderstanding is that food insecurity is different from hunger. Hunger is a physical feeling when you haven’t had enough to eat. In contrast, food insecurity is an economic condition. Someone who is food insecure does not consistently have [...]
It’s a Friday evening at Feeding San Diego’s Sorrento Valley headquarters. Volunteers busily sort and pack food to go out to the community. In their midst is the Korn Family. Parents Usa and Tommy work the conveyer belt alongside 15-year-old Iris and 13-year-old Lucas. They’re working together on a kitting project, putting shelf-stable goods into [...]
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 [...]
Something we consistently hear from people who attend our food distributions is how much they appreciate the fresh produce. Recently, Feeding America released a new report titled Elevating Voices to End Hunger Together. This nationwide community listening initiative discovered vital insights into what people facing hunger want and need. One of the big takeaways was [...]
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 [...]
A non-profit's board of directors is integral to the success of the organization. Feeding San Diego is fortunate to have a board whose members bring commitment, compassion, and dedicated leadership to our mission to end hunger across San Diego County. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed five new board members from various backgrounds who are [...]
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 [...]
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