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 [...]
When we met Dawnett and her grandson, Taylor, in Fallbrook, they were picking up their weekly groceries from our partner Fallbrook Food Pantry. Feeding San Diego has long partnered with the Fallbrook Food Pantry to provide food assistance to low-income families in the rural, agricultural community. We deliver produce and pantry staples. In addition, we [...]
There are many migrant farmworkers in need of resources in San Diego County, particularly in northern areas including Vista, Fallbrook, Ramona, Pala, Rincon, and Rice Canyon. Food assistance is one of those resources. Feeding San Diego has partnered with the Vista Community Clinic (VCC) and Poder Popular to provide food assistance for over a decade. [...]
A small rural community about an hour from the City of San Diego known widely for its avocado and citrus groves, Fallbrook is known as “The Friendly Village.” Fallbrook Food Pantry, the town’s only hunger-relief organization, exemplifies friendliness at every level. A recent visit to the pantry was filled with smiles, laughs, and, yes, lots [...]
“It is a bit cold up here in the morning,” Diane Hake, the site lead of the Julian mobile pantry, said in her email. “You may want to bring a jacket and gloves. When the wind comes up, it is chilling.” Diane was preparing our team for the chilly October temperatures in Julian, the [...]
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