Sebastian Martinez puts his whole heart into his work with the LGBTQ+ community. In his role as executive director of Community Through Hope (CTH) in the South Bay, a Feeding San Diego partner agency, he has met many people in his daily work whose cases move him in personal ways. As a member of the [...]
During Military Appreciation Month, we reflect on the importance of supporting military families and veterans. The sad reality is that within the military, many families go hungry. According to Feeding America, nearly a quarter (24%) of active-duty service members were food insecure in 2020. Here in San Diego County, that includes many of the 5,000 [...]
Walking into the Daily Bread Marketplace at Bayview Baptist Church in Encanto is like walking into the corner market. The two aisles showcase carefully made signs with the contents of the shelves. Along the left wall, refrigerated items rest behind glass doors, carefully placed by the volunteers and ministry partners. Clearly, this space has been [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
September is Hunger Action Month! Hunger Action Month is a time to act to help the 38 million people in the U.S., including more than 12 million children, facing hunger. Here in San Diego County, there are hundreds of thousands of people who have to worry about their next meal. Feeding San Diego’s programs support [...]
The stereotype of the "starving" college student is common. Many college graduates look back on the years of eating Cup of Noodles for multiple meals with fondness. However, food insecurity on college campuses is a scary reality. As inflation persists and students head back to school, it’s vital to address the need for food [...]
It’s an early August morning in Alpine, CA. There is only so much time until the sun is fully shining and the heat really kicks in. A small crowd gathers in the shade of the parking lot that serves as Alpine Mobile Pantry to pick up no-cost food. Feeding San Diego’s bright orange truck, which [...]
For many military families, the cost of living in San Diego makes buying groceries a struggle. Last week, Feeding San Diego held a Memorial Day food distribution at North Terrace Elementary School to support local military families ahead of the long weekend. With the help of school staff, volunteers distributed nutritious food to over 200 [...]
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