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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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