It happened while they were gleaning green bell peppers together in February 2024. Two strangers, both with a shared purpose that day volunteering their time, were working side by side and got to talking. Craig Holt, a 63-year-old Army veteran, happened to mention that he needed a kidney to Meredithe Mainquist, who has over 1,300 [...]
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 [...]
Have you made your New Year's Resolution yet this year? The start of a new year is the perfect time to consider giving back to your community. Our team at Feeding San Diego has put together a list of recommendations for a New Year's Resolution that can make an impact! 1. Resolve to donate monthly [...]
“Don’t get me started...” warns Erika when asked how inflation has recently impacted her and her family. She lists items that have been too expensive for her to purchase: milk, eggs. She says something that many people running households have been thinking over the past few years: “Every penny counts.” Over the past two [...]
In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, we spoke to a recently retired volunteer who uses her free time to give back. After retiring, Stephanie found purpose through volunteering with local organizations like Feeding San Diego. She started volunteering at Feeding San Diego in January 2023. Now, she volunteers every week in Feeding San Diego’s [...]
Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law on July 26, 1990, this act aimed to break down the barriers to inclusion faced by people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities while [...]
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 [...]
July is Disability Pride Month, which commemorates the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. We spoke to one of our long-time volunteers, Marjorie, about her experience volunteering as a deaf person. Marjorie started volunteering with Feeding San Diego in 2012 and is marking ten years of volunteer service this [...]
Every comic book fan dreams of having their heroes step off the page and into reality. For two talented young artists, this dream has become a reality. The winners of Feeding San Diego and the Comic-Con Museums's recent art contest, 14-year-old Aiden Prior and 17-year-old Sirenna Acencio, recently met their Hunger Action Heroes in person!A [...]
This Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on the women in our network who are making things happen in the sphere of hunger relief. The stories of the incredible women working with Feeding San Diego to provide food assistance in thoughtful and creative ways are too many to count. However, we are honored [...]
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